Is this a good deal? 396/TH400

[jimmy'sjimmy]

well i came across a 396/Th400 for $400 today. Its from a 72 3/4ton. I have an 87 Jimmy with a 700R4, what would i need to swap it in? Is this a good deal? ohh and the engine and tranny are being sold by a diesel mechanic at the dealership i work at, so im sure its runnin fine. anyone have any suggestions on other info i should get or how much of a hassle it would be? thanks
jimmy

 

[blacksheep10]

400 = 32 spline, probably long shaft as well. 700 = 27 spline. Different output shaft(most likely) and a different input for the t-case. Would be better to use current setup unless you want to start drag racing as well. (big blocks are cool, but it a little extra heat/weight/breakage type torque on the trail.) Yes, it is a good deal, even if it is just a solid rebuildable core.

 

[bigyellowjimmy]

$400 is a great deal for a 396 and TH400, whether its right for your application or not is up to you. I'd just get a NP205 t-case to bolt to the TH400 if you went that route.

 

[k20]

yep, good deal, big blocks are cool lol, just expensive as all hell to build up, but imho, its worth every penny.

 

[Greg72]

It's a terrible deal.......please PM me with the guy's phone number immediately.



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[Z3PR]

I'd be all over that for the 396 alone.

 

[diesel4me]

$400 ???????

Four hundred bucks for a running 396 AND a TH400???---thats a super deal!!!

Thats like sex with Shania for free!!!- -I'd jump on that deal before somebody else hears about it...the 396 is not the "best" big block GM made,but its no slug either,better than a 366!!...I wish deals like that would fall in my lap,I could sell that combo here for a grand easy if it ran decent...most boneyards here will get at LEAST 500 bucks just for a rebuldable core,big blocks are getting scarce around here,especially for cheap money...

 

[Greg72]

Four hundred bucks for a running 396 AND a TH400???---thats a super deal!!!

Thats like sex with Shania for free!!!- -I'd jump on that deal before somebody else hears about it...the 396 is not the "best" big block GM made,but its no slug either,better than a 366!!...I wish deals like that would fall in my lap,I could sell that combo here for a grand easy if it ran decent...most boneyards here will get at LEAST 500 bucks just for a rebuldable core,big blocks are getting scarce around here,especially for cheap money...

So you're saying that the Gen-V 454 I picked up for $150 was a good deal?...

 

[diesel4me]

"picked up?" YOU STOLE IT!!

So you're saying that the Gen-V 454 I picked up for $150 was a good deal?...

Yes,I' say that was a good steal--*opps*DEAL!

I need to score some deals like that..trouble is I havent the cash ,even for a deal like that-.

 

[supersize75k5]

Yes,I' say that was a good steal--*opps*DEAL!

I need to score some deals like that..trouble is I havent the cash ,even for a deal like that-.

ask me what I payed for a complete ls6 factory bore 454...then I almost sold it for what I payed , once I was informed what I had I decided not to sell


oh and that price is killer, well it is atleast a deal, I have picked up a few 454's for 200 bucks, one was complete.. I also got my last 396 and t-400 core for 450.00.



the set up will bolt in, you will need a new t-case adapter, and you will need to move the tranny crossmember just a couple inches.


then....smile...listin to the rumble....fell a little nauty about it...then...flog the pee out of her and your drivetrain!

 

[k10clown]

It's a terrible deal.......please PM me with the guy's phone number immediately.



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I'm with him.