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1965 auto question..

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  • Start date Start date Dec 6, 2006

hotrodredneck

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is the C4 in there a 3 or 4 speed?...all the info I find, leads to me think 3, but t seems like it wants, or needs, to shift again when cruising above 70 MPH
 

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its a 3 speed, no overdrive. You are probably used to overdrive, so thats why you think it needs to shift again. Luckily, a 289 will rev all day without breaking a sweat, so let her rip.
 

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cool....yeah, I am used to the 97 with a 5 speed, lol. I didnt shift into fifth untill 110-120...but that's legal here. thanks
 
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