Brian,
I agree! my .02: Ive always run the 904 (modified) on any mopar smallblock
that I have built. I reserve 727s for the big blocks... The 904 is very
reliable on an engine that does not produce massive torque and makes the
best of a high RPM low torque combo! After modifying my R/T for more
power/torque, I feel that the 360 magnum can/does produce enough "bigblock
like torque" that it would probably chow through a lighter tranny in no time
flat! Im not running out to get a 44RE to swap in to my R/T, even though
they would bolt right up. Too bad they dont make a 46 RH with a bigblock
bellhousing... JVX to the rescue!
-----Original Message-----
From: H62300@aol.com [mailto:H62300@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 12:14 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML:Hp differences at rear wheels
As long as I have been driving mopars (35 years) there has always
been a
difference of 25 horsepower loss when using a 904 versus 727.I,m sure that
this translates in to the same difference between the A500(44re) ands the
A518(46re)
It is as simple as possibly rotating mass.The 727 is a much heavier
transmission
and has heavier internal parts.The 904 is much lighter and takes less
horsepower
to turn.That is why the Stock mopar class racers use the 904.I think that
this
translates into the difference not being as much on the dyno between the 5.2
44re
and the 5.9 46re.Any comments?
brian in Seattle
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