Lotta help eaglefish,
Thanks a million and will see ya on the other site.
Good luck with the hurricane, all my family is on the west coast of
Florida with you.
Rod




--- In buickskyhawkownersclub@yahoogroups.com, eaglefish123
<no_reply@y...> wrote:
> First of all, yo should come over to V8Monza.com. It is a much
busier
> and nicer web site. A lot more people with a lot more answers. And
> Yes, V8 Monza.com is for more than just V8 HBodies. We are very
> active with all types of HBody cars.
>
> Your trans is probably a TH200 (there were no 200Rs in the 70s) 2nd
> gen HBody cars came with a variety of automatic and manual
> transmissions over their production years of 75 thru 80. You can
> install a TH350 behind that small V6. You will need one from a
Buick
> to get the right bellhousing bolt pattern. However, the TH350 will
> require a lot more HP to spin it. It takes about 35 HP to rotate a
> TH350. The tiny 2.3L V6 will probably feel rather sluggish. How
about
> a 4 or 5 speed trans. Can't say about the driveshaft swap. Why
don't
> you install a 3.8L V6 or A 305 or 350 V8 along with a TH350 - a
much
> better setup. Hope this helps.
>
> John and Richard
>
>
> --- In buickskyhawkownersclub@yahoogroups.com, "Rodney Copeland"
> <zrod@h...> wrote:
> > I just became a member and thanks in advance for the
contributions
> > from the group.
> > I scored a cherry lil 75 Skyhawk fastback for 50 skins.
> > It needs a fuel pump and a tranny.
> > It has the lil 2.3 V-6.
> > I was wondering if it has a 200R or a 350 turbo.
> > The 350 turbos are under 100 bucks rebuilt around here in
Oklahoma.
> > The salvage yard wanted 150 for a used 200!
> > I've heard that if it has an integrated tail housing that it is a
> 200
> > tranny.
> > Will they interchange without driveshaft mods?
> > Any input is appreciated and will enjoy participation from the
> group.
> > Thanks,
> > Rod