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Jmac05 · 02-24-2004, 02:08 PM

Howdy,
I er, my wife and I just bought a '72 Burb. It has a rebuilt
350, and a th350. My wife will be driving it when it's done. I would like to know what transmission I should get, if this thing
is going to be treated like an overgrown station wagon. I.E.,
lot's o'freeway driving, as well as around town. Not very much
towing, if any.
What re the differences between the
TH350, the TH400, and the 700r4?
Also, if you live in So Cal, and know of a quality body and paint man, I'd like to talk to him, as well as a good engine builder and
interior guy.
Since I am an LED guy, I will be woring on some ways to make
the interior lighting LED only. I will post pictures when I am done.

zenish · 02-24-2004, 09:51 PM

the turbo 350 and 400 are three speeds.the turbo 350 is strong enough for a 350.the 400 is bullitproof,but sucks up more horsepower.the 700r4 is a four speed with overdrive and a great first gear.my choose is the 700r4 since you are not towing often.

smokekiki · 02-25-2004, 10:09 AM

I have a 700r4 in my suburban and am happy with it.It has a lower 1st than a 350 and of course OD for the freeway.

02-24-2004, 02:08 PM	#1
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	engine/tranmission reccomendations Howdy, I er, my wife and I just bought a '72 Burb. It has a rebuilt 350, and a th350. My wife will be driving it when it's done. I would like to know what transmission I should get, if this thing is going to be treated like an overgrown station wagon. I.E., lot's o'freeway driving, as well as around town. Not very much towing, if any. What re the differences between the TH350, the TH400, and the 700r4? Also, if you live in So Cal, and know of a quality body and paint man, I'd like to talk to him, as well as a good engine builder and interior guy. Since I am an LED guy, I will be woring on some ways to make the interior lighting LED only. I will post pictures when I am done. __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

02-24-2004, 09:51 PM	#2
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	the turbo 350 and 400 are three speeds.the turbo 350 is strong enough for a 350.the 400 is bullitproof,but sucks up more horsepower.the 700r4 is a four speed with overdrive and a great first gear.my choose is the 700r4 since you are not towing often. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

02-25-2004, 10:09 AM	#3
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I have a 700r4 in my suburban and am happy with it.It has a lower 1st than a 350 and of course OD for the freeway. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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