Diesel Bombers - Anybody Do a 727 to Th400 Swap?

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Originally Posted by remps (Post 517335)

The TH400 is rated for 450 ft lbs, as opposed to 400 ft lbs for the TF727.(stock ratings) The TH350 takes 36 hp to turn, the TH400 takes approx 44 hp to turn, more than a 727, less than a C6. The main difference between a TH475 and a TH400 is the 475 has straight cut gears, which are inherently stronger than the 400's helical cut gears.

Somehow, I think this data is flawed. 400 lb ft is nothing for a stock 727. 727s have been bolted behind gas engines that had more than 400 lb. ft. of torque (426 HEMI, 440 6pak, etc...) for years. The later Cummins versions are a bit stronger than the 70's models....so I'm thinking that 400 lb ft is crap. :laugh:

A stock 727 is still stronger than a stock TH400. The 727 can be built to hold a LOT of HP and Torque. It was the only HD trans offered by Mopar for YEARS. Look at most stock/super stock drag cars of the 60s and 70s.... I've abused a few, and all have served very well.