How much horsepower can a Turbo 350 transmission handle?
The Stage 1 TH350 is rated up to 450 hp. Those seeking something a little stronger can check out the Stage 2 version (PN PA35102) that holds 550 hp and retails for $1,500 with a real world street price of $1,175 from most vendors.
Is TH350 and Turbo 350 the same?
The TH350 is an automatic shift, three-speed transmission. The Turbo 350 is the shortest and one of the strongest automatics that can be put into a Jeep.
What speed is a Turbo 350 transmission?
The Turbo 350 transmission, commonly known as the TH350, was a 3 speed automatic transmission that began phasing out the GM Powerglide in 1969. The TH350 then lasted 15 years before eventually being replaced by the 700R4.
How do you change the shift points on a Turbo 350?
Get a small flat head screwdriver,go to the passenger side of the transmission. Unhook the vacuum line on the modulator and screw the adjustment screw inwards in 2 turn increments. Screwing it all the way in will give you very hard shifts and will feel very uncomfortable when it shifts at higher speeds.
Will a TH350 bolt to a big block?
Just make sure the converter you use has the large bolt pattern on the mounting tabs, or a dual bolt pattern. The Big-Block flywheel will have a large bolt pattern. Outside of that, it will bolt right up.
Is a Turbo 350 a good transmission?
A turbo 350 transmission is the perfect transmission for your entry-level sports car, light truck, or rally race. High performance and tough parts give this transmission the ability to handle a variety of use cases.
Why is it called a Turbo 350?
Many auto mechanics looked at the Turbo 350 as a three-speed Powerglide, which makes sense because it was derived from the Powerglide. Even during development, this was its alternate name. The torque converter that it has carried over to the TH400, but largely resembles the original 1962 Powerglide from Chevrolet.
Is a Turbo 350 a 3 speed?
The TH350 transmission is a three-speed automatic transmission launched by General Motors in vehicles from 1968.
What does the vacuum modulator on a Turbo 350 do?
The vacuum modulator is a vital component of automatic transmissions. It tells the transmission what kind of load is being put on it, allowing the transmission to react with the proper line pressures and shift points.
How do I know if my vacuum modulator is bad?
When you have a bad modulator valve, some or all of the following symptoms will begin to manifest themselves:
- A whistling sound (from a leaking diaphragm)
- White smoke coming out of the exhaust (from a leaking diaphragm)
- Early or late shifting.
- Hard shifts (usually causing the car to jerk)
- A rough idle.
Does a 350 transmission have overdrive?
A TH350 is a three speed trans with NO overdrive. The reason you don’t like running down the freeway at high rpms is the same reason why many people switch these trannies out for a 700R4 or a 2004R overdrive trans.