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Manual trans only?
In an older combo, like my aging fleet of antique iron, some engine combos came with a manual trans only requirement in the Tech Bulletins. I need to update my tech bulletins, but does that stipulation still exist? Question revolves around a 68 Chevelle with a 327/325 horse engine in Stock . Has that manual trans rule been deleted?
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12-12-2016, 07:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: Manual trans only?
Nope.
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Re: Manual trans only?
You should ask NHRA since they allowed the 1967 Ford Fairline R-Code 427-425HP combination to run an automatic. All the R-Code Fairline's were stick, 4-speed cars only.
When I asked NHRA many years ago, I was informed they were allowed to run an automatic because it was available in the other models of the car. Under this premise, I believe they should allow you run an auto, the same should apply to the 1969/1970 Mustang Boss 302 and the 1971 Boss 351. What's your opinion Billy Nees? |
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Re: Manual trans only?
I know that the 396/375 option was 4 speed only in its factory incarnation,but they seem to be legal with automatics, I was wondering if it was a rule change. I was thinking about the 327/325 engine, same as the Corvette 350 horse version. That thing would be legal with a 4 speed in my 3900 pound Malibu wagon. Puts a new emphasis on the word 'break' in the term 'weight break'.
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12-12-2016, 10:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Manual trans only?
The 327-325 is a stick only combo in the 68 Chevelle and Nova.
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Re: Manual trans only?
Bob,you would know! I guess it's not an across the board rule. Incidentally, I read that around 20 of the original Thunderbolts had the big Lincoln cast iron 3 speed automatics that were out there prior to the C-6. Must have really enhanced overall vehicle weight.
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