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Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 #192240 01/13/09 02:42 PM 01/13/09 02:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona SPWC OP master
SPWC OP master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	One of the options I have with my 72 Dart,is to do a 360 swap,as i know where there is a stock unit in a Wagon I can get for like $200. If I were to get to V8 bellhousing,would my stock 3 speed be able to handle the 360(If I were to do a swap). I know the 7.25 rearend CAN hold up if the car is driven gentle,but thats not a likleyhood. Just thought it may be neat to have a V8 with a 3 speed on the column...The reason for the question.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: SPWC] #192241 01/13/09 02:52 PM 01/13/09 02:52 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 209 New Zealand S solidcam enthusiast
solidcam enthusiast S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 209 New Zealand	The Chrysler 3 speed manual transmissions are hardy units.There are are few designations,from memory a230,a233 and at least one other.A 360 would pose no problem,watch your flywheel with the 360 and make sure it is correctly weighted for that engine.Hopefully others will chime in and provide additional info.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: solidcam] #192242 01/13/09 03:36 PM 01/13/09 03:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,482 Lake Orion, MI goldduster318 pro stock
goldduster318 pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,482 Lake Orion, MI	one of the 3-speeds was actually standard equipment behind the 340 from 68-73. There were two 3-speed manuals in '70, an A-903 that came in 6cyl cars, and an A-230 which came in everything from 6cyl cars up to the 383. If you have the A-230, I'd say you could give that thing some serious punishment from a 360 and be fine considering it came in cars behind a 383 at one point. '70 Duster 470hp 340/T56 Magnum/8 3/4 3.23 Sure-Grip

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: goldduster318] #192243 01/13/09 04:18 PM 01/13/09 04:18 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	Exactly, column shift 3 on the tree was standard equipment with the 383, so I think your 360 will do just fine in front of one, so long as yours is the same model number they put behind the big blocks.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #192244 01/13/09 04:34 PM 01/13/09 04:34 PM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Never mind 383's, the only manual transmission available in a 413MW car was a 3spd IIRC. Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: DPelletier] #192245 01/13/09 05:17 PM 01/13/09 05:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central RobX4406 I Live Here
RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	If it's an A-230 you should be OK IIRC, the A-230 gear ratios are different between the /6-318 and the 340/383 transmissions.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: RobX4406] #192246 01/13/09 06:01 PM 01/13/09 06:01 PM
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BigMoneyLewis master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama	I owned two 1972 Duster 340's , both were factory 3-speed cars . The 3 speed should be fine behind a 360 . Greg Wards Classic Car Radio Repair Specializing in restoration and sales of Mopar A B E body radios We can restore YOUR radio usually in less than 7 days Visit our NEW website.. http://www.wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955 gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: DPelletier] #192247 01/13/09 06:04 PM 01/13/09 06:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: Never mind 383's, the only manual transmission available in a 413MW car was a 3spd IIRC. Dave Right, just don't power shift one of those too often, they are known to go boom! Then along comes the 5K replacement bill

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #192248 01/13/09 06:39 PM 01/13/09 06:39 PM
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69superbee383 master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,679 Va. Beach, Va	70 Super Bees and Coronets that were ordered with 383's came stock with the 3 speed...all other trannys were options. My 70 has a three speed and from everything I have seen looks to be built just like the A 833 so I dont think it would have any issue holding up 77 Macho Power Wagon LWB factory 440 70 Coronet 440 N code 3 speed

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: 69superbee383] #192249 01/13/09 06:47 PM 01/13/09 06:47 PM
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NTOLERANCE master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,384 Madison Wi	Quote: My 70 has a three speed and from everything I have seen looks to be built just like the A 833 so I dont think it would have any issue holding up Yepp, 3 and 4 speeds are very similiar in construction. I used to care but....... things have changed

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: NTOLERANCE] #192250 01/13/09 07:43 PM 01/13/09 07:43 PM
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Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,547 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	I almost bought a 69 Polara 500 convertible the other day with a factory 383 3-speed on the tree! One of the stoutest cars I have ever driven on the street was a 70 Duster 340 with 3-speed floor shift and 3.91 gears, it was tough to beat! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: SPWC] #192251 01/13/09 07:59 PM 01/13/09 07:59 PM
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afx man member A Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 38 midwest	I recently converted my belvedere which was equipped with an automatic to a three speed manual column shift. It has a 273 and holds up fine. The transmission came from a challenger. It really made the car complete and very fun to drive. I've had many complements on it. Don't waste your money on the floor shift. Is all your doing is hacking up your floor pan. I've never seen a three speed FLOOR shifter worth a salt. It doesn't matter what the brand is hurst, sparkomatic, fox craft, not one of them makes a decent 3 speed shifter. COLUMN SHIFT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: RobX4406] #192252 01/13/09 08:57 PM 01/13/09 08:57 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: If it's an A-230 you should be OK IIRC, the A-230 gear ratios are different between the /6-318 and the 340/383 transmissions. I ran a A230 3 speed one season in my 360 circle burner & did great. It'll have an A230 on a small machined pad on the side of the trans(I forget which side). the 1st gear is 1.49 if V8 & 1.70 if /6 one & the 2nd ratios were different but I cant remember what they were & 1st gear is synchronized also & I believe pilot dia was 4.70". EDIT might have been 4.35", its been awhile Last edited by RapidRobert; 01/13/09 09:51 PM. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: RapidRobert] #192253 01/13/09 09:49 PM 01/13/09 09:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa B buildanother I Live Here
buildanother I Live Here B Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 11,543 chicagoland,usa	Had a 318 coronet with a 3 speed with synchro 2nd and 3rd only. Had the larger tailshaft so it required no driveshaft change going to 727.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: RapidRobert] #192254 01/13/09 09:57 PM 01/13/09 09:57 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central RobX4406 I Live Here
RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	Quote: Quote: If it's an A-230 you should be OK IIRC, the A-230 gear ratios are different between the /6-318 and the 340/383 transmissions. I ran a A230 3 speed one season in my 360 circle burner & did great. It'll have an A230 on a small machined pad on the side of the trans(I forget which side). the 1st gear is 1.49 if V8 & 1.70 if /6 one & the 2nd ratios were different but I cant remember what they were & 1st gear is synchronized also & I believe pilot dia was 4.70". EDIT might have been 4.35", its been awhile Those are second gear ratios, but, spot on. I looked it up /6-318 has a 1-2-3 of 3.08/1.70/1 340-383 = 2.55/1.49/1

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: RobX4406] #192255 01/13/09 10:34 PM 01/13/09 10:34 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Those are second gear ratios, yes, I stand corrected. & I was running in 2nd that's why those #'s stuck in my head. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: SPWC] #192256 01/13/09 10:50 PM 01/13/09 10:50 PM
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Just Cameron Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,561 Santa Rosa, NOR*CAL.	One of the circle track dirt guys around here punishes a Mopar 3-speed behind his race motors. He swears by 'em.

Re: Can a 3 speed Manual hold up to a V8.. say a Stock 360 [Re: Just Cameron] #192257 01/13/09 11:55 PM 01/13/09 11:55 PM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	My 64 300 came factory with an A745 3 speed and a 413. I wouldn;t expect the /6 three speed to hold up though. They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

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