Trans Decision

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by Wicked50, Mar 6, 2010.

  1. Wicked50

    Wicked50 Well-Known Member

    I have to choose between a regular 3spd or Swith Pitch transmission which one would you guys use. This is goning in my 1950 Chevy 3100 Truck with a 1961 401 enigne
     
  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Variable pitch is just too cool to dismiss.

    Devon
     
  3. Wicked50

    Wicked50 Well-Known Member

    What does the switch do? The guy asked me do I just want to cruise (3spd) or have FUN (SP).
     
  4. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

  5. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    ive got a 200 4r for mine with a adapter
     
  6. Wicked50

    Wicked50 Well-Known Member

    I wasnt asking about a 200r4
     
  7. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    just telling you what i had :rolleyes:
     
  8. CameoInvicta

    CameoInvicta Well-Known Member

    Get the Switch Pitch ST400.
     
  9. nailheadnut

    nailheadnut Riviera addict

    When you get the ST400 w/ switch pitch, be sure you get a carburetor to go with it, and all the linkages, brackets, and wiring.
     
  10. doc

    doc Well-Known Member

    Switch pitch,,,, hands down,,,, mo fun,,, mo power,,,, mo everything.....:Brow: :Brow:
     
  11. Babeola

    Babeola Well-Known Member

    Do you mean 3 speed manual? That would be much more more fun then a SP 400.
     
  12. 71skylark3504v

    71skylark3504v Goin' Fast In Luxury!

    200r4 is better than either 3 speed.:bla:
     
  13. CameoInvicta

    CameoInvicta Well-Known Member

    Not when it's an extra $850 for an adapter :bla: .

    Cheryl, I think he was refering to a '64 ST400 vs a '65/'66 ST400. But, if he was refering to a 3spd manual, I'd go that route too :3gears: .
     
  14. Wicked50

    Wicked50 Well-Known Member

    There autos
     
  15. CameoInvicta

    CameoInvicta Well-Known Member

    Definitely go with the switch pitch then. There really isn't any reason not to.
     
  16. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    450 actually :laugh:
     
  17. CameoInvicta

    CameoInvicta Well-Known Member

    I was refering to Bendtsen's, since I had not heard a new price for Marty's.
     
  18. Wicked50

    Wicked50 Well-Known Member

    Then the auto SP it is. How technical is it to install the wiring and switch for the SP
     
  19. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Before we get carried away with the wiring, let us know about the 401 build. Is it stock and will it remain so?

    The reason I ask is that at the low stall setting, the variable pitch torque converter tends to have a bit less stall than a typical stock fixed pitch converter, so at low stall a decent idle may be difficult to manage if you are running a hotter camshaft. In the original application, the variable pitch setup energizes the converter to high stall whenever the throttle is closed. If you're running a stock 401 you may not need this feature.

    We can get into the detent (kickdown or passing gear) and high-stall wiring after we get some feedback.

    Devon
     
  20. nailheadnut

    nailheadnut Riviera addict

    Jim Burek at PAE Enterprises is among the world's elite with respect to Buick engines and transmissions. He can build you a converter with what ever lo and hi stall speeds you want. The last number I have for his is 915-855-6009.
     

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