Guest qwksilvr1 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I am currently working on a project with a 1932 Buick 230 engine.. and was wondering if its possible or if anyone has adapted a modern automatic transmission to this engine? I found adapters for the 1934-1936 Buick 233 engine made by Bendtsen’s Transmission Center Inc. https://www.transmissionadapters.com/Buick_straight_eight_263_320.htm . It is unclear as to if this adapter will work for a '32 230 engine..... If no one has accomplished this adaption yet... has anyone tried putting a transmission from '34, '35, '36 etc onto a 1932 230 engine... Thanks for your input. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest qwksilvr1 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Try these folks: http://www.wilcap.com/webdoc8.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Err... 320 CID engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) I think this is the same person as msk and JFK200, all asking about 1930's Buick straight 8's & transmissions. Several threads on this topic 1932 & 1933 Buick had 230.4 cu straight 8 http://forums.aaca.org/topic/289515-what-is-the-buick-motor/ http://forums.aaca.org/topic/280987-buick-series-90-1934-engine-in-any-state-wanted/ http://forums.aaca.org/topic/281666-wtb-buick-1932-9097-series-for-parts-or-for-restoration-engines-gearboxes-parts/ Edited March 19, 2017 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest qwksilvr1 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I am not MSK or JFK200..... The engine is definately a 1932 230.4. I am trying to adapt a modern trans to this engine so i can put a modern rear end in and get a better hiighway gear ratio to cruise at lower rpms. The photo I posted above is from Bendtsens Web page it shows the current adapter they make for 34-36 buick engines... I guess another solution would be if someone has created an adapter to the current 3 speed transmission to eliminate the torque tube and go with an open driveline... any ideas? Thanks George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That isnt a terribly powerful engine. Go too low on rear end ratio and it wont pull the hat off your head. $$$ can solve any problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F&J Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 hour ago, DonMicheletti said: That isnt a terribly powerful engine. Go too low on rear end ratio and it wont pull the hat off your head. Agreed. Also, some might not know that an automatic trans will cost horsepower to operate it, compared to standard shift. and, the GM TH350 has less HP loss than a TH400 transmission. Any of the older non-lockup transmissions, have torque convertor slip, so cars with A/T had a lower numerical axle ratio to end up with the same cruising RPM as a standard trans in the same car. The modern A/T with lockup convertors have no slip, in lockup mode. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 qwkslvr1 has good info. The company he suggests, Bendtsen's makes a kit to install an automatic trans in a Model A Ford so they probably have what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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