* Camaro Z28s (especially performance-oriented models): These often came equipped with high-performance transmissions designed to handle the higher torque and horsepower output of their engines. This might include:
* Manual Transmissions: Stronger, closer-ratio gearboxes like Muncie M20, M21, M22, Borg-Warner T10, or later Tremec units designed for heavy abuse and quicker acceleration. These transmissions had different gear ratios optimized for performance driving.
* Automatic Transmissions: Performance-oriented automatics like the TH350 or TH400 with higher stall converters and upgraded internal components to withstand the increased stress.
* "Normal" Chevy 350 Applications: A "normal" Chevy 350 application (like in a truck or a less performance-oriented car) would likely have a more durable but less performance-focused transmission. This might include:
* Manual Transmissions: More commonly found in trucks, these were often lighter-duty units with taller gearing better suited for towing or general use. SM465 is an example.
* Automatic Transmissions: More likely to be a less robust automatic like a Powerglide (older) or a TH350 with a lower stall converter, or even a more basic unit designed for fuel economy over performance.
In short, while both might use a TH350 or even a similar manual transmission *type*, the internal components, gear ratios, and overall strength would differ significantly between a Z28 and a "normal" application. The Z28's transmission would be built for higher performance, while the "normal" transmission would prioritize reliability and perhaps fuel economy over pure performance. You can't simply assume that because they are both TH350s, for example, they are identical.
