Be careful with a TF727 in a CJ. the front driveshaft can hit the tranny. This combo has been sucessfully done, but motor and tranny
location is critical.
Gary
location is critical.
Gary
AMC 360 w/TF727 and D300
G
I may be nuts but this is my lasted thought. I currently have a AMC 304 w/TF999 and a Dana 300. I've been accumulating performance parts for my 304, edelborck manifold, new carb, headers. My thought is would it be better for me to pick up a 360 w/TF727 from a wagoneeer (can pick up the entire wag currently running for $500) and have the 360 and the TF727 rebuilt with the performance parts and then drop that into my CJ, or should I just forget that and upgrade my 304? also does the TF727 require more than 2.5" of lift (plus 1" body lift soon)? sorry for being so long winded.
-MarkyMark
80 CJ-7 Laredo 304v8 TF999 3.73's BFG M/T's
-MarkyMark
80 CJ-7 Laredo 304v8 TF999 3.73's BFG M/T's
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Mark, I am running that very setup in my 79 CJ-7. I have a 4" Pro-Comp suspension lift and a 1 1/2" shackle lift, with all this my front drive shaft just barely hits my transmission pan but not hard enough to hurt. I don't see how you will be able to run a smaller lift if you do very much off-roading. Mine only hits under extreme flex conditions.
I personally think that you would be better served to have your 999 built up and run the motor that you want. Make sure that you get the kick-down linkage from the Wagoneer so the the V8 and TF tranny will shift correctly. Took me a few months to find me a set.
I personally think that you would be better served to have your 999 built up and run the motor that you want. Make sure that you get the kick-down linkage from the Wagoneer so the the V8 and TF tranny will shift correctly. Took me a few months to find me a set.
G
The later 999 trans have the advantage of a lower first gear 2.74 vs 2.45. also lighter weight and a slightly shorter length. They are easily strengthened to hold a mild 360 by any good trans builder. The body lift won' be necessary for the 727, but one customer with a 401/727/300 combo used a two piece driveshaft with a plate support on the bellhousing for the center support bearing. The Jeep was at nearly stock height though.
G
Yes, it was similar to a truck setup, with a center support mounted to a fabricated plate that replaced the inspection cover on the trans. The owner said he paid almost 500$ at a driveline shop to have the shaft made. It looked pretty stout though. The mount plate was approx. 3/8 thick and had a brace to the engine mounting pad on the right side of the block. The center support bearing was bolted to a pad welded to the plate below the starter about 45 degrees from the centerline of the engine, giving the clearance from the pan.
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