Hello all I am in the process of getting the engine rebuilt on my 68 firebird. I am also getting the transmission rebuilt and the builder asked if I wanted to go with a 3 speed transmission over the stock 2 speed. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
I'd recommend it. The two speed is reliable, but lacks the off-the-line performance that first gear provides. It's effectively 2nd and 3rd gear in the two speed trans. The crossmember and driveshaft should be a direct fit, and depending on whether you have a column or floor shifter, modifications should be minimal.
Vikki 1969 Goldenrod Yellow / black 400 convertible numbers matching
I would definitely go with the 3 speed. I dumped my 2 speed and and bumped up to a 4 speed set-up. I am not knocking the 2 speed, great for the track, but not very practical in today's world.
1967 RA convertible 1968 H.O. coupe - sold 1976 Trans Am - sold 1985 Trans Am - sold
A buddy of mine went from the th350 on his chev truck to a 700r4, huge difference for freeway driving. Only issue he had was getting the pos Lokar shifter set up and the solonoid that controls overdrive engagement, once that was sorted out it was awsome. They have a really low first gear and get the vehicle moving quickly.
Had a 68 FB with a 400/st300/3.23 back in high school. Drove all the none Pontiac guys nuts when we raced. Most where faster from the line, but i'd catch'm just about to shift at 70 mph. Seee Yaaa
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
