[Chevelle-list] 3 Spd Vs 4 spd

[Bill Lessenberry]

I'd be more concerned about the 3-speed being able to hold up behind 
the 402.  The big blocks had a different, heavier-duty 3-speed manual 
than the small blocks.  I'd find a 4-speed if I were you.
BillL

At 03:10 PM 3/5/2007, you wrote:
>I just sent an email re: "12 Bolt Yoke"   I have a different 
>question and thought I'd better start a new thread.
>When I got my '69 it had a 307 and a 3 spd on the floor.  It seemed 
>pretty quick but bogged down when shifting to second until the RPMs came up.
>Which would be the better combo for the 402 BB??  It certainly 
>shouldn't bog down going into second.  I just want something I have 
>to shift and can listen to while doing it.  I don't know if it would 
>make a difference of 3 shifts or 4, as long as they are on the floor.
>Thanks for any input.
>Jim
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