well, I don't know much about tranny's, but supposedly the 904 "turn" a hole
lot quicker, and in a way are more responsive. Like I said, I don't know
much about them, but I can find out more
later
Scott Miller
Shelby Dakota #322 (14.89 @ 89mph)
94 V-6 Dakota Sport (16.01 @ 85mph)
http://racetruck.tripod.com
http://racetruck.tripod.com/new/94dak.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jon Steiger
> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 10:52 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 727 vs 904 (trannies)
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, 7 Dec 1999, Scott Miller wrote:
> > Jon, you say about the 727 tranny, why not the 904, that's what
> I got built
> > for my truck and it's holdin' up excellent. I had good
> clutches and a Turbo
> > Action manual valve body put in. I got an awesome second gear,
> better than
> > any shift kit I felt, and I'm definetely in control as to when the truck
> > shifts. I've also seen guys with small blocks switch from 727
> to a 904 and
> > pick up about .3 in the 1/4. I also think the 904 can be built
> to handle
> > what you throw at it. I've seen them make many 10 sec. passes.
>
>
> I was leaning toward the 727 because I have heard its stronger. I
> plan to make 600-800hp eventually, and my truck is 4200lbs, so I want
> a tranny that will hold together. If the 904 can be built to take
> that abuse in a cost effective manner and go faster, then I'd probably
> lean toward it... What do you think caused the .3 sec drop for those
> guys? Can't just be the lighter weight...
>
>
> -Jon-
>
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