1968 Camaro 350THM

[CrateCamaro]

So my question is...why are you not allowed to run a 350 turbo trans in stock in a small block 68 Camaro. I bought a 295hp stocker motor on this board, drove 7 hours to pick it up to be dissapointed that I can't run it because of the trans rule. My fauly I know, should have read in between the cracks that are in between the cracks in the rule book. So now do I spend $2000 on a new powerglide trans/converter to run the motor or freshen my 330hp crate for half that money and run it again? Heres my beef....check out the links.

http://www.kitcarusa.com/kb.php?aid=108 - scroll down untill you see 350THM

http://www.automobilebestbuys.com/an...s.php?RID=1574

http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/...350/id/5547454

Theres alot more crazy combo's in Stock than a 3 speed behined a 295hp 350...but we won't even start a new 72 page thread.

[bobby]

Fot the second link. Seller comments.

This Baby is a THM350 (Turbo-Hydramatics Only available on the SS396 Camaro)!


Stick a 396 in it.

[MHoward]

Crate Camaro,If you are going to run all IHRA I would freshen the Crate Motor,It is alot easier to make run under the Index,On the flip side the 295/350,with a glide is a very consistent combo,but will not win any heads-up races. I have run this combo for years,wasnt that bad until all the Technology came around for the three speeds now it is a horrible combo,NHRA will not allow a three speed in a small block 67-68 camaro because chevy didnt put a three speed behind the small block until 69.You are allowed to run a 295 hp Motor in a 69 or 70 Camaro @ the same hp rating with a three speed.GOOD LUCK.

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by MHoward

On the flip side the 295/350,with a glide is a very consistent combo,but will not win any heads-up races.

Monte,
Don't be so sure about not being able to win any heads up races.

If NHRA allowed you to run a three speed,how much do you think you would pick up?

See you at Indy.

[Ian Hill]

Originally Posted by MHoward

Crate Camaro,If you are going to run all IHRA I would freshen the Crate Motor,It is alot easier to make run under the Index,On the flip side the 295/350,with a glide is a very consistent combo,but will not win any heads-up races. I have run this combo for years,wasnt that bad until all the Technology came around for the three speeds now it is a horrible combo,NHRA will not allow a three speed in a small block 67-68 camaro because chevy didnt put a three speed behind the small block until 69.You are allowed to run a 295 hp Motor in a 69 or 70 Camaro @ the same hp rating with a three speed.GOOD LUCK.

late 1968 chevelle 350ci/350turbo. i had one, with build sheet. canadian car, blue with black interior, factory floor shift, malibu, 2dr hardtop, 10 bolt posi, bucket seats, hub caps and a radio! if it doesn't exist then i guess i sold a million dollar car...again...bummer!

Ian

[CrateCamaro]

I was suppost to get a call today to talk about it but nothing yet. Crate is already freshened anyways...pan and intake going on tonight. Thank god i too a look because it had some issues. It would have been a backup bomp waiting to happen. I'll post when I hear from Mike.

[Michael Kilduff]

It appears as though Chevrolet did put some THM 350's in some test fleet 68 camaros, so says CRG. Whether NHRA will acknoledge this, I haven't a clue.

Interesting reading-

http://www.camaros.org/trans.shtml#THM350

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by bobby

Fot the second link. Seller comments.

This Baby is a THM350 (Turbo-Hydramatics Only available on the SS396 Camaro)!


Stick a 396 in it.

i'd argue that i've NEVER seen a big block with a 350 turbo behind it in an OEM vehicle.
besides, i'me pretty sure th350's didn't enter the scene until 69...in anything.

[Bub Whitaker]

Originally Posted by tomslik

i'd argue that i've NEVER seen a big block with a 350 turbo behind it in an OEM vehicle.
besides, i'me pretty sure th350's didn't enter the scene until 69...in anything.

350's showed up late 68... had large journal rods with 11/32 bolts. still have some at the shop.Opps... dating myself

[Tom keedle]

Originally Posted by Bub Whitaker

350's showed up late 68... had large journal rods with 11/32 bolts. still have some at the shop.Opps... dating myself

actually, 350 ENGINES showed up in 67...
350 trannys were 1st built in 69 (model year)