Re: A518 Vs. 727

From: Jon (jonsdak@midmaine.com)
Date: Sun Aug 24 2003 - 22:23:28 EDT


727s are absolutely rock-solid. An awesome automatic. Too bad DC can't
make a good auto anymore. Oh well, I've always preferred to shift my own
gears anyway! :)

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-Jon
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TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter
"Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>
> Ok - - lookin for tranny info here guys.  Can anyone give me the low
> down on the A518 vs a Torqueflite 727 or point me where I can find out?
>
> I already tried Allpar.com and had mixed results. Didn't find much on
> the 518.  I did find lots of into regarding the hisroty of the 727, and
> lots of tech specs, but not the bottom line figured I want.
>
> I have heard the 518 is basically a 727 with an overdrive unit?  How
> reliable are the two of them?  How much HP and TQ can they handle?
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