Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John Gilbert · 12-13-2012, 04:49 PM

This question is part of gathering info for the Squarebody book. I'm guessing the bulk of us with 1/2-tons are running an automatic?

I went from a TH350 to a Gearstar 4L60E in my '79

I have a Tremec TKO500 in my '66 C10 I'm thinking about stuffing it in one of my Squares... not sure. Then dump a TH350 in the '66.

What transmission are you running and is there another transmission that you'd prefer to have in your truck?

Thanks a lot!

Rich84 · 12-13-2012, 04:56 PM

Love my 700R4..Great for highway cruising. And .373 get you out quick.

Redcap · 12-13-2012, 05:07 PM

You couldn't pay me to run a slushbox in a truck.

SM465.

86c20 · 12-13-2012, 05:12 PM

I love my sm465's (have 3) I am with red on this one no autos for me. But I was thunking a nv5600 for my diesel swap and nv3500for my c20
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tucsonjwt · 12-13-2012, 05:23 PM

Currently have SM465 in the 83 C20 - had 350 in a 76 C20 and a TH400 in a 73 C20. I would prefer a 700R4 but the best transmission/engine combo I had was in that 73 C20- TH400/454 - very fast and lots of pulling power - better than my old Corvette. I would never get a 350 trans.

Keith Seymore · 12-13-2012, 05:36 PM

MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive.

Factory Hurst shifter....

K

Rich84 · 12-13-2012, 05:41 PM

[QUOTE=Keith Seymore;5756539]MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive.

Factory Hurst shifter....

K

Maybe this should be in the "unique" thread too...lol

DubDubU · 12-13-2012, 06:18 PM

700r4, works well

thesickc10 · 12-13-2012, 06:35 PM

Just got my super t10 bolted in tuesday night. Hopefully it will be a blast!

Firebirdjones · 12-13-2012, 07:02 PM

Depends on the vehicle for me, I keep the sticks for the muscle cars. For my 79 that I tow with, it's a bulletproof 400 turbo and gear vendor unit. For my 72 daily driver it's a 4L60E.

Stickman · 12-13-2012, 07:18 PM

700-R4 ,great for cruising .
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68Timber · 12-13-2012, 07:40 PM

TH350 and TH400. Have an SM465 to replace the 400 w/. Have everything but time...

ajester · 12-13-2012, 08:04 PM

I converted mine from a TH-400 to SM465. At some point I'll put in a nv4500
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GM-power · 12-13-2012, 08:30 PM

I have a TH-350, it gets me around but I would like a manual but I want to keep the truck original.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-13-2012, 09:08 PM

Blew my original th350. Have a th350 in there now with a Hughes race rebuild kit and transgo shift kit. Have sm465 with welded shifter for my stepside project
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Rubble · 12-13-2012, 09:20 PM

Got a bit of everything here,Turbo 400,SM465 & A833. I like the sticks better for most stuff,but the auto is nice in the mud,won't spin as easy.Just got the 833 going first part of Oct. I really like that tranny...
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ivorton74 · 12-13-2012, 10:42 PM

th350...soon to be replaced with 5.3/4l60e combo

krazy_texan · 12-13-2012, 11:01 PM

Both my trucks have sm465s and I love them
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SSC's76 · 12-13-2012, 11:22 PM

mine is still factory its a Muncie 3 speed. very rare transmission its heavy duty 3 speed close in looks to a Warner 3 speed. I've broken 2 bearing retainers called the dealer and had to re order by part number because its not listed in the computer until the enter the number on the retainer

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**Cheng** · 12-13-2012, 11:30 PM

Currently SM465. I'd like to swap over to a nv4500 to get overdrive.

77c10 · 12-14-2012, 12:01 PM

Was Th350 but recently swapped to a 700R4. Absolutely love it.

Trevman · 12-14-2012, 01:09 PM

Currently sm465 in one ton dually crew 2wd, I have a nv4500 thats going in after another "project" is wrapped up. Gives me better ratios for city driving, direct for pulling, and overdrive for criuse missile highway driving, I hope it goes in easy, we will see. Trev.

SS Delux · 12-14-2012, 03:48 PM

I have the A833 in my DD and I love it. 4.3 V6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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Redcap · 12-14-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ss delux

i have the a833 in my dd and i love it. 4.3 v6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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454.

Firebirdjones · 12-14-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Delux

I have the A833 in my DD and I love it. 4.3 V6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ?
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As far as trucks go?

A 502 in my 79 1 ton and a 6.0 LS in my 72 blazer which is my daily driver.

12-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#1
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? This question is part of gathering info for the Squarebody book. I'm guessing the bulk of us with 1/2-tons are running an automatic? I went from a TH350 to a Gearstar 4L60E in my '79 I have a Tremec TKO500 in my '66 C10 I'm thinking about stuffing it in one of my Squares... not sure. Then dump a TH350 in the '66. What transmission are you running and is there another transmission that you'd prefer to have in your truck? Thanks a lot!

12-13-2012, 04:56 PM	#2
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Love my 700R4..Great for highway cruising. And .373 get you out quick.

12-13-2012, 05:07 PM	#3
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? You couldn't pay me to run a slushbox in a truck. SM465.

12-13-2012, 05:12 PM	#4
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? I love my sm465's (have 3) I am with red on this one no autos for me. But I was thunking a nv5600 for my diesel swap and nv3500for my c20 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car

12-13-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Currently have SM465 in the 83 C20 - had 350 in a 76 C20 and a TH400 in a 73 C20. I would prefer a 700R4 but the best transmission/engine combo I had was in that 73 C20- TH400/454 - very fast and lots of pulling power - better than my old Corvette. I would never get a 350 trans.

12-13-2012, 05:36 PM	#6
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,158	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive. Factory Hurst shifter.... K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-13-2012, 05:41 PM	#7
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? [QUOTE=Keith Seymore;5756539]MY6 4 speed manual; floor shift. It's a MOPAR A833 trans, with 3rd gear as 1:1 and 4th gear as overdrive. Factory Hurst shifter.... K Maybe this should be in the "unique" thread too...lol

12-13-2012, 06:18 PM	#8
DubDubU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: st louis,mo Posts: 313	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? 700r4, works well __________________ '79' shortbed

12-13-2012, 06:35 PM	#9
thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Just got my super t10 bolted in tuesday night. Hopefully it will be a blast! __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

12-13-2012, 07:02 PM	#10
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Depends on the vehicle for me, I keep the sticks for the muscle cars. For my 79 that I tow with, it's a bulletproof 400 turbo and gear vendor unit. For my 72 daily driver it's a 4L60E.

12-13-2012, 07:18 PM	#11
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 571	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? 700-R4 ,great for cruising . Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2012, 07:40 PM	#12
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? TH350 and TH400. Have an SM465 to replace the 400 w/. Have everything but time... __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-13-2012, 08:04 PM	#13
ajester Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds North Dakota Posts: 30	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? I converted mine from a TH-400 to SM465. At some point I'll put in a nv4500 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 85 k10 4" lift 454 in the works

12-13-2012, 08:30 PM	#14
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? I have a TH-350, it gets me around but I would like a manual but I want to keep the truck original. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

12-13-2012, 09:08 PM	#15
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Blew my original th350. Have a th350 in there now with a Hughes race rebuild kit and transgo shift kit. Have sm465 with welded shifter for my stepside project Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511



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12-13-2012, 09:20 PM	#16
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Got a bit of everything here,Turbo 400,SM465 & A833. I like the sticks better for most stuff,but the auto is nice in the mud,won't spin as easy.Just got the 833 going first part of Oct. I really like that tranny... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

12-13-2012, 10:42 PM	#17
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? th350...soon to be replaced with 5.3/4l60e combo

12-13-2012, 11:01 PM	#18
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Both my trucks have sm465s and I love them Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-13-2012, 11:22 PM	#19
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	mine is still factory its a Muncie 3 speed. very rare transmission its heavy duty 3 speed close in looks to a Warner 3 speed. I've broken 2 bearing retainers called the dealer and had to re order by part number because its not listed in the computer until the enter the number on the retainer Posted from 67-72chevytrucks.com App for Android __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

12-13-2012, 11:30 PM	#20
Cheng Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 74	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Currently SM465. I'd like to swap over to a nv4500 to get overdrive. __________________ If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would ever get done. 1953 3800 - SRW C&C Dump - 216/SM420 1985 K30 Scottsdale - SRW - 6.2/SM465/NP205 (Sold)

12-14-2012, 12:01 PM	#21
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Was Th350 but recently swapped to a 700R4. Absolutely love it. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

12-14-2012, 01:09 PM	#22
Trevman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 7	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? Currently sm465 in one ton dually crew 2wd, I have a nv4500 thats going in after another "project" is wrapped up. Gives me better ratios for city driving, direct for pulling, and overdrive for criuse missile highway driving, I hope it goes in easy, we will see. Trev.

12-14-2012, 03:48 PM	#23
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Stick or Auto What transmission are you running? I have the A833 in my DD and I love it. 4.3 V6 in front of it though, what does everyone else have for motors ? Posted via Mobile Device

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