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Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« on: November 22, 2006, 06:24:05 PM »
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2006, 08:04:25 PM »
351w ( ;)), TKO 600 RR and ordered with live axle but switching to IRS.
Larry
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2006, 11:21:52 PM »
SBF bored and stroked to 427, TKO 600 RR (.82 5th), IRS, 3.55 differential (but wish I went with a 3.2something)
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2006, 07:16:47 AM »
Hey Scott,
I went with a SBF - 351w based 418 - TKO600 - 3.50 rear gear.

Mike
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2006, 09:31:01 AM »
Guess I am the only "Purist" in the bunch

FE (390 bored 30 over, 4 1/8" stroker brings it to 431 - close enough that I can say it's a 427)
TKO600
3.55 IRS



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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2006, 10:26:29 AM »
KC 427FE pond aluminum, Performance Automatic Pro Street C4, Live axle w/ limited slip.
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2006, 07:56:15 AM »
I'm happy with a Southern Automotive FE390/406, wide ratio toploader, and 3.08 IRS.
I'm at the go-cart stage and the balance front to rear feels good.  Starting is no problem with torque and wide ratio trans with taller rear gear.  From start 3rd feels just like 1st, all GO!  I've had it to 70 in 4th at 2600rpm and it runs strong.

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Chris
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2006, 08:38:54 AM »
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KC 427FE pond aluminum, Performance Automatic Pro Street C4, Live axle w/ limited slip.

Same here, but mine shifts gears with a TKO600.  I've got 3.50 gears out back.
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2006, 01:39:07 PM »
302 Bored and Stroked to a 347, T5 Tranny, and 370 gears.

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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2006, 09:07:15 PM »
Phil    Looks like our cars will be close relatives.  Mine is HM 1069 with a 302 stoker tremic TKO 500 and 3.5 limited slip rear.
My engine is built by a racing engine builder It hits the dino in December. We will see what hp we get 400+  :o
Same size and style tire  w/ hilibrand wheels and stripes w/ pinstripes too
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2006, 09:36:48 PM »
I also went with a SBF 351, TKO600, 3.5 gears.
Its 415 hp and it seems like more than enough HP.
Bob
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2006, 06:50:45 AM »
Hey Chris,
I built my entire motor myself, from top to bottom. It should be above 425 HP. 347 Stroker w/ Alluminum Heads w/ 10:1 compression, Z-303 Cam, Hypertecnic Pistons, Roller Rockers, Roller lifters, Edelbrock intake and Carb. I'd like to get some more information on your motor to see how close they are built and also let me know how it did onthe Dino.
Thanks,
Phil
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2006, 05:54:36 PM »
Guys,
Thanks for all the responses.  The TKO 600 looks like the most popular tranny out there.  I'm leaning that way with a possible Keith Craft 408 in front of it.  Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I have a 6 year old boy with Bronchitis.  Any recommendations where I sould shop for a TKO600 when I get ready to make that purchase?  

Thanks,

Scott
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2006, 10:49:41 PM »
Hi Scott,
Its probably best to call around and see who has the best price on the TKO when your ready to buy. At the time, D&D Performance had the best deal for me (Trans+Shipping). I called Keisler Engineering, Mike Forte, Dark Horse Performance, Brothers and a few others. They were all fairly close on price, but the shipping from D&D was quite a bit less than most of the others. The transmission is heavy so shipping charges could influence your total cost quite a bit.
Good Luck,


Mike

BTW- A 408 and TKO is an excellent combination. I think you'd be pleased.
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Re: Which Motor/drivetrain choice did you make?
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2006, 08:46:16 AM »
Yeah, like Mike says, check around at what's closest to you. The shipping is what kills the price.
Larry
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