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Originally Posted by 400 4spd.
I think the other responses have my reasons covered, but to sum it up here goes. The non original engine, the poor performance of the 2 speed auto, and the over all appeal of a the 4 speed/convertible combination are the reasons I think that.
Because the ST300 was nothing for bragging rights, I think the swap would have less of a positive effect on the later and better TH400 equipped cars.
Besides, you'll probably feel like you're behind a stronger engine just from the seat-of-the-pants difference.
That's my  . |
No disagreement here at all with what you are saying. I looked at a beautiful 65 4 speed about 2 years before I bought this car. The car was originally an auto and the owner put in the 4 speed transmission. Can't remember, but I believe that the engine might have been replaced as well. It was a 389 though. I just loved the pick up the car had and was very impressed with the speed attained as we never got out of third gear before having to slow down for a stop sign or make a turn. We never got out on the hwy. My car with the automatic is quite slow. It would be nice to step on the gas and be pushed back in the seat like the 2006 goat does with the 66, as the rumble of the 389 engine winding up is quite different than the 6.0L.