Transmission question

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What tranmission is in an 85 dodge prospector 2wd 5.9 gas V8

 

[HemiLonestar]

Most likely A727 3sp w/lockup converter.

 

[Fast69Mopar]

What tranmission is in an 85 dodge prospector 2wd 5.9 gas V8

There were really three options for the 1985 model year trucks equipped with a 5.2L 318ci motor.

It could have an A-999 with the 2.74 first gear or the A-904 or even better like @HemiLonestar stated the A-727 with a lock-up torque converter.

If you can take a picture of the transmission pan I can tell you whether it is the 727 or the 904/999 variant.

 

[HemiLonestar]

There were really three options for the 1985 model year trucks equipped with a 5.2L 318ci motor.

It could have an A-999 with the 2.74 first gear or the A-904 or even better like @HemiLonestar stated the A-727 with a lock-up torque converter.

If you can take a picture of the transmission pan I can tell you whether it is the 727 or the 904/999 variant.

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What tranmission is in an 85 dodge prospector 2wd 5.9 gas V8

 

[Hagar1]

What tranmission is in an 85 dodge prospector 2wd 5.9 gas V8

More than likely just 904. The old rule of thumb was that the 727 was used in trucks and cars with big engines but things changed a lot in the 1980s when chrysler was on the ropes

 

[HemiLonestar]

More than likely just 904. The old rule of thumb was that the 727 was used in trucks and cars with big engines but things changed a lot in the 1980s when chrysler was on the ropes

Maybe up there. Down here 340/360 never got less than a 727. Most truck 318's still got a 727 for longevity. Slant 6's and 318's were the only ones that got 904's.

 

[Hagar1]

Maybe up there. Down here 340/360 never got less than a 727. Most truck 318's still got a 727 for longevity. Slant 6's and 318's were the only ones that got 904's.

A 340 wasn't around in 1985 but yes a detuned, anemic, 360 was. I had a 1977 d 100 that had a 727 but as I said into the 1980s with all money problems that chrysler was going through, they cut corners whenever and wherever they could.
My slant 6 in my dodge b 100 van had a 727 but then again, it was a 1977.
Things changed.

 

[Wild one]

More than likely just 904. The old rule of thumb was that the 727 was used in trucks and cars with big engines but things changed a lot in the 1980s when chrysler was on the ropes

My Dads 87 with a 318 had a 727,never seen a 904 behind a V8 in a 1/2 ton in the 80's in Canada

 

[Wild one]

Maybe up there. Down here 340/360 never got less than a 727. Most truck 318's still got a 727 for longevity. Slant 6's and 318's were the only ones that got 904's.

Usually we got heavier duty trucks then you guys did up till the early 90's,even our leaning tower of powers got 727's in most applications if they were in a 1/2 ton or a van

 

[Hagar1]

Usually we got heavier duty trucks then you guys did up till the early 90's,even our leaning tower of powers got 727's in most applications if they were in a 1/2 ton or a van

It was surprising to see the differences on some vehicles built for the US market compared to Canada. My 1977 dodge B100 had a 6 cyl and a 727 trans. But as I stated previously, a lot of things changed during the early to mid 1980s when they were on the ropes.
I've seen vehicles, right from the factory without oil in the diff and other crazy stuff. 2 or 3 radios thrown into the trunk of a new car, wasn't all that uncommon at times.

 

[Wild one]

It was surprising to see the differences on some vehicles built for the US market compared to Canada. My 1977 dodge B100 had a 6 cyl and a 727 trans. But as I stated previously, a lot of things changed during the early to mid 1980s when they were on the ropes.
I've seen vehicles, right from the factory without oil in the diff and other crazy stuff. 2 or 3 radios thrown into the trunk of a new car, wasn't all that uncommon at times.

Yea we got some stuff up here that was never available south of the border ,like 71/72 340 Dart Swingers.

Canada's Well Kept Secret: The 1971 & 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Special - Mopar Connection Magazine | A comprehensive daily resource for Mopar enthusiast news, features and the latest Mopar tech

When you think of the 340 powered Dodge Dart Swinger, your mind usually goes to the ’69 and ’70 examples but what many don’t know is Dodge actually built a factory 340 powered Dart Swinger in 1971 and 1972. In 1971, the fastback Demon 340 had replaced the popular Swinger 340 in the Dodge...

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What tranmission is in an 85 dodge prospector 2wd 5.9 gas V8

 

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