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Hi all! I am a paying member, but set this up, as I can't get into my regular account for some reason! My 1982 Conquista I finally got is sitting at my mechanic's, after putting $1500 into it there, $6500 for original price w/paint (IT'S A SALVAGED TITLE, WRECKED ON THE SIDE) and I am looking...

So my 81 decided to try and destroy its transmission, but I'm not sure if I have permeant damage or just need to reseal everything. I have an automatic and I'm about 95% sure it's the 4 speed. I was driving home form work and noticed that I had a grey cloud following me, and when I got home I...

Howdy everyone, I have a problem with my transmission making a clunking noise when I first start off and when I tap the gas while coasting. Low pitched at low speed and high pitched at high speed. Sounds like gears banging against eachother. I think differentail, and I take it apart. One of...

My transmission took a dump on me & im having a hard time finding one. I have a ‘85 V6 Conquista. Does anyone have any recommendations on where online or even in person that may sell them? i’m located in south bay area, CA. Thank you

I blew the transmission in my 72 el camino a couple months ago. It's the original th350. Today a buddy of mine gave me a used th350 or of his 74 el camino. I want to rebuild the new one and put in a shift kit before I put it in my 72. How much should this run me in southern California. San Diego...

Got a 74 been working on the body for the last few days right now i just been focusing on finding a good transmission and axle ratio for the car and engine. Engine 396 Tq 520 if that matters any but im stuck on either a magnum-F (T56) 6 speed with 2.71 rear ratio and 1st 2.97. And the 4l80e with...

Bought a 1974 with a 383 Stroker (450 hp) and 350 Turbo 3-speed auto transmission... kinda a dog from a dead start. How do I get more jump when I floor it?

I have a 350 with a TH350 backing it in my 84 Elco. Issue is my Daily died so I am dailying the Elco like I used to. But my Hwy MPG is terrible due to no OD. I was looking at an OD unit but I might as well sell my TH350 (With a shift kit) and buy a new trans instead of dropping 2.6K on a unit...

My '70 El Camino says to use Type A Auto Transmission Fluid for my TH400. I know they do not make that anymore and it was replaced with Dextron 3 or 6? I believe. Does anyone recommend a specific type of transmission fluid?? Thanks, Jake

Hello, I used to check these forums all the time but that was a long time ago and I stopped checking in. I have a 1975 Super Sport El Camino that my father bought from a friend about 10 years ago as a project and first car for me. The Elky was made in Fremont, CA and has a 350 smallblock 2bolt...

I have a 70, with a 350 and a TH350. I just bought a 383 stroker with somewhere between 450-500hp and I need to figure out what type of transmission to get. I'm going to do a manual conversion and I want something with overdrive. What would you suggest? Does the 700r4 only come in automatic...

Hello All. It has been a while but I am getting ready to get back after working on the Elky. One project I wanted to start on is getting a transmission fluid leak fixed. I am having a heck of a time finding it. I believe it may be called the speedometer gear housing but not sure because...

On T-5 transmission on my 1972 El Camino, there is a sticker that I should use Dextron 2 lubricant only. As far as I know it's not being produced any more. What is a substitute for Dextron 2? Thanks.

I recently got 1972 El Camino with 5-speed T5 transmission. Car used to be automatic, but previous owner swapped automatic transmission with T5. He pointed that he couldn't install a proper transmission mount (between crossmember and transmission), and instead, he inserted peace of the tire...

Does anyone know why there seem to be so few Manual transmission Caminos? Was there a mechanical benefit to primarily make these cars automatic?

Hey guys, I just swapped the manifold on my 76 el camino. There was a hard line coming from the trans up to the manifold that came loose. I'm not too sure where on the tranny this needs to be hooked up. A bit of googling suggests a vacuum modulator hookup on the passenger side, but since it's 40...

I am hoping that somebody can help me out. I had to replace my speedometer cable. I went to where it screws into the transmission. I came to find out that the retainer bolt for what it screws into was stripped out and would not tighten, and therefore leaking. Well I took it out and was going to...

Hi well Im currently a noob to the technicalities of engine setups trannys how it all works basically but I have basic knowledge just not a gear head but anyways I have a 350 SB with a bore over of .30 edelbrock intake with a 4 barrel 750 holley dual flowmasters 700r tranny with a B&M floor...

I have discover my caballero's 383 stroker making in the neiborhood of 500 is backed by the factory Saginaw that came with the car. I have heard these transmissions tend to fail under high horse power applications but this engine and trans combo has been in the car for 20+ years. Am I just...

hi guys, i got my new lokar shifter in this week. it's a 12 nostalgia transmission mount shifter for the th350. i'm going to install a bench seat when i'm done with the floor and interior paint. the old 69 chevelle console shifter wouldn't allow for use with a bench. i'm uploading pics of the...