T44 transaxle wanted

Gregg · 16th July 2002, 01:05 PM

Looking for a t44 transaxle or next best alternative to handle torque of 427 big block. Thanks

Jim G · 16th July 2002, 01:24 PM

A NOS T44, a real one and I don't think there are any would be worth at least $50,000. Lee Holman can provide an exact replica for about $25,000. I own a four speed T44 and an auto T44 but they are spares for J6 and aren't for sale.
RBT can provide a transaxel that can take a big block as can Quaiffe.

[ July 16, 2002: Message edited by: MK -IV J6 ]

jukka · 16th July 2002, 02:03 PM

MK IV J6: I always wondered how the setup of the auto trannny was: since T44 was basically 9" rear end casted together with Top loader, how was the auto tranny done? We ´know it was a short lived attempt, and also was part of trials that killed Ken Miles (due to maybe cracked brake disc.)

Jim G · 16th July 2002, 02:49 PM

Dear Jukka
My auto T44 seems to have the same Weisman Rear and case but it's internals are different. When I bought J6 this transmition was included with the spares I got. It seems to have been used at some point but in what car I don't know. Lee Holman is the expert on these boxes and if you email him he may be able to answer your questions.
Best
Jim

jukka · 16th July 2002, 03:09 PM

Thanks Jim

Will look into it.
I was just wondering, since C6 had once a manual conversion done (see FE forum), could a handy man make a transaxle out of C6...

Jukka [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Jim G · 16th July 2002, 03:17 PM

I bet it could be done....

Gregg · 16th July 2002, 11:31 PM

Jim, thanks for the info. Would you have an opinion as to the best transaxle for the money. I'm on a budget. Thanks Gregg

Jim G · 17th July 2002, 09:14 AM

Dear Gregg
I would call Gordon Levy. A 427 is tuff on transaxles. I would also speak to RBT.
Best
Jim

Gary Gibbs · 17th July 2002, 09:26 AM

There was also talk a while ago of doing a Quaife group buy for something like $10k. The sequetial shift version would be nice.