Automatic OK?

[korupt3d]

I found a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 for sale for $4500. The only problem is it has a 727 automatic transmission. I want a car like this mostly for racing (even though it will be my street car also). Is it worth it to get an automatic or would I be better off just looking for a manual? I'm pretty new to cars in general so I dont know too much.

Also, on the subject of me being new to all this, the owner says it has a "727 automatic with a fully manual reverse valve body". this may be a dumb question, but what is a fully manual reverse valve body?
Thanks, korupt3d.

[BlackGT2000]

Couldn't tell you much about your manual reverse valve body, but from what I have seen the best bet with an old muscle car is going to be go with a chevy. Old ford parts are usually more expensive and dodge is really the same way. Chevys always had that same small block and you can get literally 1000's of parts for it. If this is going to be your street driven car and you don't know that much about them I would recomend the chevy honestly.

[korupt3d]

Originally Posted by korupt3d

I found a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 for sale for $4500. The only problem is it has a 727 automatic transmission. I want a car like this mostly for racing (even though it will be my street car also). Is it worth it to get an automatic or would I be better off just looking for a manual? I'm pretty new to cars in general so I dont know too much.

Also, on the subject of me being new to all this, the owner says it has a "727 automatic with a fully manual reverse valve body". this may be a dumb question, but what is a fully manual reverse valve body?
Thanks, korupt3d.

Could I find a chevy this cheap? The price is one of the main things bringing me in. That and the 340 engine.

[illegal_eagle187]

manual is the way to go

[Nissan-Fan]

Their is nothing wrong with an automatic transmission, especially when its on a powerful car.
If you like the car, and its in decent shape, go for it.

[korupt3d]

This isn't really on topic, but how hard is it to change a car from automatic to manual?

[drewh4386]

your need-
shifter cables
manual transmission
clutch
possibly a flywheel
brake/clutch pedal
fluid lines
fluid container
shifting assembly (1,2,3,4,5 R-example)

edit- master/slave cylinder

some manuals won't mount up the same (or at all) in the same car with a auto.

you can be fast in a auto.

[korupt3d]

Alright thank you everyone. I will sleep on it and probably go check it out (and maybe try to test drive it?) tomorrow. One more question before I go. Here is the link: http://www.racingjunk.com/exec/ca/vi...N---CHEAP.html

Do YOU think it's worth it?

[BullDog71ss]

The demon will cost you to build up. but it's a cool car that no one has, if you want it, get it. My 71 Camaro has an auto tranny and it hauls plenty of ass. Plus, a well built auto tranny behind a stong motor feels way better on hard shifts.

[Quickshift]

move to non-specific?

[BlackGT2000]

Originally Posted by korupt3d

Alright thank you everyone. I will sleep on it and probably go check it out (and maybe try to test drive it?) tomorrow. One more question before I go. Here is the link: http://www.racingjunk.com/exec/ca/vi...N---CHEAP.html

Do YOU think it's worth it?

Don't know if its worth it to you, only you can really answer that. It looks nice enough, but my original opinion stands that if I were to buy an old car it would be a chevy because they are a dime a dozen for the small block 350s and they are pretty bad ass. I don't know much about demons though so if you get it maybe you can educate me a little.

[korupt3d]

Originally Posted by BullDog71ss

The demon will cost you to build up. but it's a cool car that no one has, if you want it, get it. My 71 Camaro has an auto tranny and it hauls plenty of ass. Plus, a well built auto tranny behind a stong motor feels way better on hard shifts.

Alright thanks. How much did you get your camaro for? I love camaros but they seem to be a little high in price for me (my buying budget is very low, pretty much just started driving). I don't want it to cost a fortune to build up either, but just a little steep isnt too bad.

[BullDog71ss]

Mine is a 1971 SS matching numbers car. It had a blow through turbo installed on it already and ran me 6,000 in "fair" condition.

The thing is, you may get your car for only 4,500...but dodge specific parts will run you almost twice the amount chevy parts will. But I still love demons. One of the few mopars i'd get.

[dampachi]

I'd buy that car sooo fucking quick. God damn.

[-Josh-]

Reverse valve body: It's hard to explain without showing you. Basically 3-2-1 shift is 1-2-3 shift, it's just backwards of how you would normally shift. That help at all?