It was worth swapping to a 4 speed in my case. But 3 speed manuals are cool too. I would expect a well running stock 326 to easily pull first with a reasonable differential ratio.
You may have to visually id your transmission to verify what you have. Could have been swapped over the years. Same with the differential. Does it still have a 3.23 or did someone put highway gears in it at some point? That would bog you down.
A 326 2bbl should be pretty torquey. I had one years ago. A camshaft "upgrade" likely won't help with more off idle grunt.
Is the engine solid otherwise? Good compression on all cylinders? Strong vacuum at idle, etc.
Also, you mentioned chattering. I'm not an expert, but that is likely an issue unrelated to engine power. Everything put together tight and right?
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Originally Posted by 66 Le Mans Cruiser
Was it worth it to swap?
Car has a rear main seal leak that will be addressed in the not too distant future. Figured while the transmission is out can do a few upgrades.
Thoughts in my head:
New intake/4 barrell carb
Camshaft
4 or 5 speed transmission
New clutch, flywheel, pressure plate
Want to cruise the car not race.
Would like more response from a standstill but don’t need to light the tires up.
I appreciate the advice/thoughts of people with far more experience.
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