Topic: I want an automatic trans.......?

[BadnewsBob]

I have my buggie to build and I want an auto in it, What do you think is the best route......

1) stay with the 22re I have and find a auto trans for it.   ( can I get dual gear drive Tcases for it?)

2) 22re and a chevy transmission?

3) 3.4 V6 and what? trans......can they be dual cased.....and right hand drop?

I am gonna be running two toy front axles so I can have rear steer.

4) 4.3 chevy, turbo 350, dual toy T cases.

It's a bare frame so the option list is long......

I have 22re stuff and know where to get a complete auto trans/Tcase for it.
4.3 chevy and trans is easy, many of those around here fairly cheap.
I know nothing of the 3.4 toy at all but I do know where a supercharged one can be had.

six of one half a dozen of the other....to many options makes this hard.

[R.DesJardin]

I have my buggie to build and I want an auto in it, What do you think is the best route......

1) stay with the 22re I have and find a auto trans for it.   ( can I get dual gear drive Tcases for it?)
YES
2) 22re and a chevy transmission?

3) 3.4 V6 and what? trans......can they be dual cased.....and right hand drop?
A340/AW4 hybrid bolts to Atlas
I am gonna be running two toy front axles so I can have rear steer.

4) 4.3 chevy, turbo 350, dual toy T cases.
Good option
It's a bare frame so the option list is long......

I have 22re stuff and know where to get a complete auto trans/Tcase for it. Make sure you get an A340F, I wouldn't mess with an A340H.
4.3 chevy and trans is easy, many of those around here fairly cheap.
I know nothing of the 3.4 toy at all but I do know where a supercharged one can be had. Good motors and easy to connect duals to now.

six of one half a dozen of the other....to many options makes this hard.

[BadnewsBob [OP]]

Looks like I really need to research the A340F, But I am kinda leaning towards the 4.3 chevy option....Around here you need horse power and wheel speed ,crawling don't always cut it.

[Rocksnail]

I vote for #4 cuz i have that set up. 4,3 th350 duels with 4.7 rear is crazy with this set up.  Most the time i dont even need the 4.7 but its so nice to have when i want it. Run a good cooler with fan for the tranny. I dont even use the stock cooler in the radiator. I just run a external with a fan and it hasnt even got close to hot yet.

[Rocksurfer]

A friend of mine has a 4.3 with a th400 dual ultimates and it is an awesome rig. If I had a bland canvas that is exactly what I'd do.

[Toymin8r]

I am starting to love my automatic but I don't think it's a good option behind a 22re.  There's just too much power loss.  I like the 3.4 idea but the Chevy 4.3 is probably going to be cheaper because there are tons of them and plenty of aftermarket support.

[freds40]

You can dual case any of those options. My vote is either the 3.4 or the 4.3. I wouldn't run 4.7s behind either, just 2 stock cases. Both have enough grunt to make the torque convertor work for you and add more crawlability (is that a word) but also allow you to spin up the motor for a bit more wheel speed in each gear.

[BadnewsBob [OP]]

I have two stock cases, so a double kit and a chevy to toy adapter and the 4.3 is looking like the better choice.   I like toyota running gear but $$$$ signs play a big part in my builds chevy parts are way cheaper and easier to come up with.

[R.DesJardin]

I have two stock cases, so a double kit and a chevy to toy adapter and the 4.3 is looking like the better choice.   I like toyota running gear but $$$$ signs play a big part in my builds chevy parts are way cheaper and easier to come up with.

Sounds good let's see the build! An EFI 4.3 I hope?

[freds40]

I really like the 3.4 but the 4.3 is definitely more plentiful and therefore the cheaper route and makes the choice between the 2 a bit less difficult. 

[BadnewsBob [OP]]

It will be EFI for sure, Don't know what type yet depends on what I can come with for the right dollars.

[bigarms23]

i vote 4.3 its was an inexpensive swap but im running a 92 cpi 4.3