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tranny swap Q... searched but no clear answers..

Old May 17, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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tranny swap Q... searched but no clear answers..

would an 84' tranny sway easily with my 12a 80'??? and wat kind of hp will that be able to withstand?
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Yes 84 and 80 will swap fine, stock drivetrain handles up to 300 HP depending on how hard you are on it.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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awsome.... thats exactly wat i wanted to hear... :]

u think there will be any difference in power with the swap? or will it jsut stay the same?
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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It will match fit the motor but not the chassis.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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You will have to modify the gearshift opening.

The swap will not yield any additional power.
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