AllKiller wrote:Wonder why they used GM 400 box as its obvious the 727 is best as proved by Bristol, Jensen etc
Bristol and Jensen used it because it came with the engine.
Best, no. Cheapest, yes.
While MoParites tend to use other peoples bits in their cars (Powerglides, Top Loaders, 9 inch axles), Ford and GM folk tend to keep their cars all GM or all Ford. No need to mix and match.