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Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

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    What is the lowest geared transmission one could find in a scrap yard to fit a 4.3l chevy flange. (1989)

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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    SM465 or SM420
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    let me rephrase, *(lowest geared manual transmission)*

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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    SM465 or SM420. did you think i was lying to you?
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    thanks greasedog, appreciate the help.
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    yeah, the granny gear of the SM465 is a real stump puller
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    SM465 = 6.55:1 1st gear
    SM420 = 7.06:1 1st gear
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    what did the sm420 come in?

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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    GM trucks from 47-67
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    ok, so it was the pre cursor to the 465.
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    Re: Lowest geared transmission to fit chevy

    holer jumpins the sm420 is geared lower then the t-18(bull low)

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