97+ 5.9L & transmission in 74 cuda
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97+ 5.9L & transmission in 74 cuda
As I mentioned in the intro forums, I am working on a restomod of a 74 cuda. The current plan is to use a newer 5.9l/360 with EFI but I am having difficulties picking the tranny.
From what I have read and understand, a 727 and 904 would bolt right up to the newer engine but I would run into issues with the need convert the tranny to work with electronic speed sensor and throttle position sensor (any other sensors I am missing?). If I go with a 46RE (a518) then the issues with the electronics would be solved but would minimally need to modify cross members on the cuda to deal the tranny and likely have custom drive shafts built.
Is my understanding correct? Are there any other good options?
Thanks for the help.
-Chad
From what I have read and understand, a 727 and 904 would bolt right up to the newer engine but I would run into issues with the need convert the tranny to work with electronic speed sensor and throttle position sensor (any other sensors I am missing?). If I go with a 46RE (a518) then the issues with the electronics would be solved but would minimally need to modify cross members on the cuda to deal the tranny and likely have custom drive shafts built.
Is my understanding correct? Are there any other good options?
Thanks for the help.
-Chad
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The electronics will make it a pain..
It's a whole lot easier if you get the correct transmission that is to bolt right up to the specific year 5.9L.
Just get the Gen III Hemi and a 5 speed.
-nick
It's a whole lot easier if you get the correct transmission that is to bolt right up to the specific year 5.9L.
Just get the Gen III Hemi and a 5 speed.
-nick
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Find a rolled 2wd truck and use the whole wiring harness, engine, tranny and rear axle. You may need to lengthen the wires but that is easy. You'll want 94 to 01 (1500) and 02 (2500) ram trucks or vans if you want MPFI. If you don't mind TBI then late 80s to 93 will be the way you want to go.
If my memory serves me right (its bee known to be off) then the A518 and A618 trannys that are 2wd are hyro shoft, not electronic, so that will save you some headache with wiring.
Another vehicle is a 2wd Ramcharger. They are hard to find, but are out there still.
If my memory serves me right (its bee known to be off) then the A518 and A618 trannys that are 2wd are hyro shoft, not electronic, so that will save you some headache with wiring.
Another vehicle is a 2wd Ramcharger. They are hard to find, but are out there still.
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