1969 Barracuda Fastback

muscle580 · 02-11-2008, 06:13 PM

I own a 1969 barracuda and my plans for it include buying a new engine and trans. What size engine do you think i should go with? whould an automatic trans be better than a manual one?

muscle580 · 02-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Even if you dont know what the best way is to go then just let me know what you would do. please

440roadrunner · 02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

You are asking a question that no one but you can answer. "Should I buy a Ford or Chivvy?"

I used to like 4 speeds, much better than torqueflites, so that's what I drove. I'm getting old now, and have a steel rod down my left leg. Pumping a stiff Mopar clutch isn't appealling. If I ever got a Mopar again, it'd HAVE to be an auto, just because of my health.

You have to decide for yourself.

Engine? What was IN there? Some of these cars have the potential to be VERY valuable if restored "as built." This means that, say, you originally had a 340 car, and doinked it all up to put a big block in there. You've just destroyed part of the collector value.

One thing you need to do is research your car (VIN) and try to find the "build sheet" and find out if it DOES have potential value.

If it's nothing special, then consider your needs. The way gasoline is nowadays, if I ever got a nice Cuda, I might just put a 318 in there. At least I could afford to actually GO somewhere in the thing.

muscle580 · 02-11-2008, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the great advice. I,m not sure whats in there now but i will check. i think i want to go with a 4speed.

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02-11-2008, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
muscle580 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Even if you dont know what the best way is to go then just let me know what you would do. please

02-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
440roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 272	You are asking a question that no one but you can answer. "Should I buy a Ford or Chivvy?" I used to like 4 speeds, much better than torqueflites, so that's what I drove. I'm getting old now, and have a steel rod down my left leg. Pumping a stiff Mopar clutch isn't appealling. If I ever got a Mopar again, it'd HAVE to be an auto, just because of my health. You have to decide for yourself. Engine? What was IN there? Some of these cars have the potential to be VERY valuable if restored "as built." This means that, say, you originally had a 340 car, and doinked it all up to put a big block in there. You've just destroyed part of the collector value. One thing you need to do is research your car (VIN) and try to find the "build sheet" and find out if it DOES have potential value. If it's nothing special, then consider your needs. The way gasoline is nowadays, if I ever got a nice Cuda, I might just put a 318 in there. At least I could afford to actually GO somewhere in the thing.

02-11-2008, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
muscle580 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks for the great advice. I,m not sure whats in there now but i will check. i think i want to go with a 4speed.