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Which automatic in my CJ-5 – Turbo 350 or 700r4

QUESTION: I have 72 CJ-5 and I am swapping the AMC 304 with a Chevy 350. I am wondering what would be the best transmission to use? I have a 700r4 but think it will be too long which would only give me about a 6 inch rear drive line. I would like to use an automatic, I am thinking of a turbo 350 with a married up transfer case? Please tell me what you think. Thank you, Jon

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ANSWER: An automatic in a CJ-5 is tough. A Turbo 400 will just squeak by but a Turbo 350 will give you better results. The TH350 is several inches shorter and will allow a longer rear drive shaft to avoid vibration from excess angles. Novak and Advance Adapters both make adapters to fit your automatic to your transfer case.

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