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Old 05-15-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default Help me select a gearbox for my 1973 Mach1

Hi guys
I own a 73 Mach1 with 351C engine. I bought whilst living in Africa, and moved back to Lebanon. When I brought it back home, it had lost its 3 gear original auto gearbox
I thought well, its an opportunity to change to a more efficient newer one and ask your opinions/recommendations.
The thought of moving to manual had struck me and I was researching it very seriously till I saw a thread which convinced me that with a good hi tech auto, I am well and good.
I had installed a B&M supercharger to the engine but never even tried it before moving countries, so will see if I will keep it or not. But one thing for sure, I want to get good power out of the engine.
There are no Mach1 cars in Lebanon of this age, and I am sure every muscle car owner or even modern fast ones will want to challenge me when they see the car. So I must be prepared
Please advise me.
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For a auto id get a aod built up for a stick t5 built up or tko500 or tko600.
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With the supercharger I would either go with a TKO 600 or a Richmond tranny if you're looking for a stick.
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Thanks for your comments, but what is the meaning of the terms used. I definitely want an auto, so what is AOD built up, and where do I get it from. I live overseas and will need a web site address please.
CJPonyparts from whom I purchased all of my parts to restore my 66 coupe have recommended one and commented as follows:
"TRANS21 is a 4 speed overdrive. 4th gear is going to be around .65 - .75. The transmissions is performance built and good up to around 500 horsepower for a street driven car. It does come with a performance torque converter, it is a street converter and does not have a high stall RPM. The TRANS21 includes a torque converter, bellhousing, kick down cable, dipstick and filler tube. You may need to shorten your drive shaft."
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