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Old 07-29-2013, 02:39 PM   #1
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64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree

I have to 2 speed in my 64 right now i want to put the tree on the tree in for a more fun driving experience without making the middle of the bench uncomfortable. I live in the country and would like some suggestions on a transmission that would work on the tree but have closer to an O/D gear so its not screaming going down the road. But still want to b able to peel the tires in first. let me know please!! your help is awesome thanks and also the procedures to do so would be sweet!
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Old 07-29-2013, 04:17 PM   #2
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Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree

harder to find, but there are some 3 speeds with o/d
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Old 07-29-2013, 08:16 PM   #3
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Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree

A manual 3 speed will only marginally reduce your freeway rpm over the old automatic 2spd. Only because there's a bit of hydraulic slip in the automatic. The reduction probably won't be too noticeable however, and the 3 speed won't tolerate too many clutch droppin' peel outs before it gives out. Consider an automatic like the 700 r4. You get the best of both worlds, a low 1st and an overdrive 4th. When built and installed properly they can handle some abuse too.
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Old 07-29-2013, 09:03 PM   #4
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Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree

I hear nothing but great things from the turbo 400 and the 700r4. My 65 has a 3 on the tree and it pops out of 3rd gear none stop. In 40 miles it popped out 18 times. After that I figured out I had to leave my hand on it to keep it in gear. I'd give you mine if I a had a 400 or 700
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