On Tue, 11 Jan 2000, mrdancer wrote:
> Jon,
> Since the A-518 is based on the 727, a good tranny shop should be able to
> build it up to 727 durability (the tranny was weakened in an attempt to make
> it shift softer). Once this is done, the tranny is just as bulletproof as
> the 727 as long as you don't have to OD switched on. Use the OD for highway
> cruising, etc. - just don't use it in the 1/4-mile, towing, or long mountain
> grades....
Excellent! That sounds like the best of both worlds. So, as long as
the OD is not engaged, it doesn't weaken the tranny at all? Thanks for
the info! Thanks for the MP A518 info too... Knowing MP, I'm sure it
can be had for a lot cheaper than that; once I get around to doing
this, I'll probably check with various tranny shops (like SMR, etc)
to see how much they can source one for. (Based on the ads I've seen
in the Mopar magazines, full competition 727s can be had for less than
a grand.) Thanks again!
-Jon-
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