I have an 86 5.0 that I am considering putting a build trans in it and possibly an engine. Which automatics is everyone using and would think is the best one to put in with reasons why. Thanks in advance for the input.
At this point I am not looking to drag it, but I want it to be able move pretty good. I want a trans that will handle some romping on it from time to time.Depends on what the car is for. Is this a car you want to drive on the highway, or a dedicated drag race car?
Kurt
Never gave that a thought, only auto I got is in the sd tow truck and its a duel tube & fin, been there for bout 15 years.And install a real transmission fluid cooler. The one that's part of the radiator is just OK. The 'tube-and-fin' aftermarket stuff is worse and plain garbage. Get an aftermarket "plate" cooler, 'plate-and-fin' is OK but 'stacked-plate' is better, although the latter will probably require AN fittings on your stock lines or new AN-fitted lines
At this point I am not looking to drag it, but I want it to be able move pretty good. I want a trans that will handle some romping on it from time to time.