Q&A

How good is a Turbo 400 transmission?

How good is a Turbo 400 transmission?

It is widely regarded to be a supremely durable and legendary transmission. The TH400 is conservatively rated at 450 ft. lbs. of input torque.

How good is a 350 Turbo transmission?

A turbo 350 transmission is the perfect transmission for your entry-level sports car, light truck, or rally race. High performance and tough parts give this transmission the ability to handle a variety of use cases.

What’s better TH350 or TH400?

They are completely different transmissions. The Turbo 400 is larger, longer, and heavier than the Turbo 350 and was designed to live behind higher-torque applications such as big-blocks.

How can you tell the difference between t400 and t350?

The TH-350 uses a square pan, with one corner cut off. The TH-400 uses an oblong-shaped pan with one side having a “hump” in the pan and one side is curved while the other two sides are straight. The TH-400 pan also has two circular indentations on the humped side of the pan.

READ ALSO:   Can a thermometer reading be wrong?

Are TH400 and Turbo 400 the same?

They are, for the most part, interchangeable on the same vehicles; however, you would normally find the TH400 in larger engine applications because they are able to function more reliably at higher engine rpms.

What year did the Turbo 400 come out?

1964
The Turbo 400 was introduced in 1964 in Buick and Cadillac cars and in Chevrolet and Oldsmobile cars the following year.

How strong is a Turbo 350?

The Stage 1 TH350 is rated up to 450 hp. Those seeking something a little stronger can check out the Stage 2 version (PN PA35102) that holds 550 hp and retails for $1,500 with a real world street price of $1,175 from most vendors.

What’s a 400 Turbo transmission?

The Turbo 400 transmission was a 3 speed automatic transmission developed by General Motors. This was one of General Motors editions of the Hydramatic transmission series. This transmission is known more commonly by the name TH400, although it did receive another name change in the late 80s, adopting the name 3L80.

READ ALSO:   How do I edit a PDF document on a Mac?

Are all Turbo 400 the same?

What cars came with a TH400 transmission?

Generally, here’s a list of cars that used the TH400 transmission:

  • 1965-1967, 327 V8 (Rambler/AMC)
  • 1968-1971, 350 V8 (Buick)
  • 1969-1972, 225 V6 (Buick)
  • 1972-1975, 232 I6 (AMC)
  • 1975-1979, 258 I6 (AMC)
  • 1972-1979, 304 V8 (AMC)
  • 1972-1979, 360 V8 (AMC)
  • 1974-1975, 401 V8 (AMC)

How do I identify a 350 Turbo transmission?

You’ll know it’s the TH350 if you have the fitting attached to the right frontal side of the transmission. However, it is the TH400 if this fitting is at the transmission’s front-rear side.

How do I know if I have Turbo 350 or Turbo 400?

Measure the transmission case with a tape measure. The Turbo 350 case measures 21 3/4-inches long from the front of the bellhousing to the rear of the case. Do not include the tailshaft housing which bolts to the rear of the case. The Turbo 400 measures 24 3/8-inches long from the belllhousing to the rear of the case.

What kind of transmission does a Turbo 400 have?

Turbo 400 Transmission (TH400) Specs. The Turbo 400 transmission was a 3 speed automatic transmission developed by General Motors. This was one of General Motors editions of the Hydramatic transmission series.

READ ALSO:   What happens if 2 gas planets collide?

What kind of transmission does a jeep Turbo 350 have?

The Turbo 350 is the shortest and one of the strongest automatics that can be put into a Jeep. The 350 transmission is 21-3/4″ long and its one-piece case is cast of aluminum alloy. It features an integral bellhousing. The TH350 weighs 120 lbs.

When did they stop making the Turbo 350 transmission?

It was phased out of use and superceded by GM’s 700R4 starting in 1982. The Turbo 350 is the shortest and one of the strongest automatics that can be put into a Jeep. The 350 transmission is 21-3/4″ long and its one-piece case is cast of aluminum alloy. It features an integral bellhousing. The TH350 weighs 120 lbs.

Are TH400 engines compatible with Buick engines?

Buick engines and TH400’s are natively compatible when choosing a Buick V8 or V6 version of the transmission. All Buick, Olds, Pontiac and Cadillac TH400’s share the same engine pattern, commonly refered to as the “BOPC” pattern.