amc th400 to a d300

[yjfish]

How hard is it or what is all involved in mating a d300 to a amc th400 with the 304. Its a 79 with the quadratrac. I know about the axles,

[oldjeep]

Originally posted by yjfish:
<STRONG>How hard is it or what is all involved in mating a d300 to a amc th400 with the 304. Its a 79 with the quadratrac. I know about the axles,</STRONG>

You send $375 to www.novak-adapt.com
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[southernfriedcj8]

I used a Novak adapter behind my Turbo 400. Keep in mind you WILL lose a good bit of driveshaft lenght(you'll need a new shaft, or have yours cut down) with the Turbo 400 and the adapter.
If you need a measurement let me know, I'll put a tape between the rear of the block and the T-case(for the lenght of the Turbo 400 with the adapter).
You will also need to fab a spacer to go between the adapter and the cross member, I think mine was about 2 1/4" tall.

[ 08-28-2001: Message edited by: southernfriedcj8 ]

[jdjanda]

Why not swap a 727 from a 80's full size to back the 304, then the 300 is a bolt in. The 727 is a better tranny IMHO. Maybe because I have a Scout and if the 727 can stand up to my Pig, ~5,000lbs loaded it should hold pushing a jeep around.

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[High5]

i agree with the 727. you can get them from an 80's wagoneer and a d300 will bolt right up. no adapters.

[yjfish]

The overall length has been a concern of mine. Ive been also thinking the possiblilty of the 727. Just weighing out my options. Will the 304 need a different flexplate/converter for the 727??

[jdjanda]

I would just grab the convertor and plate off the donor. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Joe <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

[jeepgod]

if you do go the 727 route..dont forget to get the kickdown linkage.. we can pick up 727's around here for $200 all day long..
overall it will be shorter than the th400... so you still might need driveshaft shortening and lengthening..