If there is one question I am most often asked by serious enthusiasts, it's this; 727 swap or built 46RE?
Those who have made the 727 swap will enthusiastically testify they put a lot more power to the ground, significantly lower ET, and increase trap speeds. We all know the downside, loss of OD and TCC lock-up. It's quite a decision whether or not to do the swap. How important is street driving, how important is track performance?
Similarly, many of my 727 customers would like to install an OD trans, but don't want to give up the performance of their 727's.
Some time ago I decided to do something about this question. I've been working on a solution and am close to releasing a game changing product that will solve the dilema of "To 727 or not to 727"?
Because this forum has been a key supporter of my business for many years I would like to post an early reveal of my new product and get some feedback from you guys to guage interest in this new product.
My solution to this problem is the new MSP 746. The 746 is a 3 speed conversion for the 46RE that is performed entirely within a factory OD housing. In essence this gives you a 727 transmission in a 46RE housing, maintaining all external dimensions and eliminating the need for special cross members, driveshaft modifications, different flex plates, or converters.
The key benefit is that since the conversion takes place in the OD housing, it is convertible! The user will be able to switch back and forth between 3 speed and 4 speed in under 2 hours!
Street guys will be able to keep their OD for street use with the ability to quickly convert to 746 track mode for those special occasions.
Track guys will be able to keep their trucks set for killer track performance with the ability to quickly convert back to OD mode for the occasional road trip.
While in 46 mode all factory parameters are maintained. Full converter lock-up and electronic controls are retained.
When in 746 mode there will be significant ET reduction due to reduced static weight, reduced rotational mass, and reduced parasitic loss.
In addition, in 746 mode we will be able to use all 727 valvebody configurations. This will allow for Manual, Reverse Manual, TransBrake, and Safe Neutral valvebodies.
We will also be able to use RE valvebodies and even retain the TCC lock-up in three speed mode if desired!
Initial offerings will be for RE configuration with RH and 4x4 configurations to follow.
I will be able to offer this conversion as a stand alone product or as an option to my 46RE transmission package.
I expect to have track results from beta units in the next couple months and will post results.
Again, this is an early release notification. Please post questions, comments, interest, whatever!
So talk to me guys...