time to pick the drivetrain for the 68burb

[55Willy]

heres what I have:

1973 454 with a th400 both rebuilt recently if i go this way it'd get a new cam and intake.

or a 1993 tbi 350 and 700r4 out of the cop car. this would get a new computer friendly cam and probably resealed.

or the 454 with the 700r4 but there must have been a reason chevy never did it...


or the 350 with a holley and put the tbi on the buggy.

 

[RENO88]

It all depends on your driving style. That 454 is nice for a Burb, if its good keep it.

 

[55Willy]

my driving style? uuummm the gas pedal is either on or off,LOL

right now that 454 and th400 in the truck gets 6-8 mpg (10 on the freeway) and the cop car driven the same way gets me 16-18 (24 on the freeway)

it'll just be a weekend cruiser. i think part of the mileage problem in the truck is the gearing and tires.

 

[RGV72BLAZER]

I'd do the 454 & 400. Any chance of a 4500??

 

[55Willy]

would love too but i don't have a rebuilt one of those on the shop floor.

 

[blazin_blazer]

good reason to buy 1....and an atlas transfercase :-)

 

[muddybuddy]

i like the 700r4 cuz the deep first gear and nice overdrive, allows you to run deep gears in axles and still have overdrive.

i think id go 350tbi/700r4 and then a 4spd atlas, would be badass

 

[55Willy]

no transfercase in this one, sold the axle and case already. gonna be sitting on 20's and laying frame.

 

[blazinzuk]

Power is nice but if its just a weekend cruiser and not going to be towing then I say the TBI 350 and 700

 

[55Willy]

well the tbi 350 and 700r4 left tonight, Sold the cop car. so the 73 454 and th400 will be going in the 68. thanks for all your imput guys/gals!!

 

[blazin_blazer]

imo...thats prolly the best combo for said application...68 lowrider 'burb...mmmm..be sure to show us some pics