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Leigh23

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Have started converting a vk from 6 to v8 308 carburetor so was wanting to know what auto gearbox should i use or try and find thanks from nz
 

Justin Webster

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I have been using a V8 trimatic and had no problems so far
 

Justin Webster

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Do you know what bolt pattern is your engine block is ? Some will fit up a turbo box others will take a trimatic
 

vc commodore

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I'm aware of a 304 powered VK burnout car that has been successfully using a trimatic for a good 5 years (probably more)....

The only problem he has had is finding a pesky trans leak, otherwise it's still going strong...

Here's a video link of the car...Not real good, but a rough idea of the punishment it cops

 
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