01-06-2015, 11:45 AM | #1 |
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Best kind of automatic transmission for high horsepower (1800+HP)
Hey guys, as the name says I was wondering what the best kind of automatic transmission for ridiculously high horsepower numbers, like around 1800-2000+ horse. I'm going to be a building my Camaro that's gonna have that much power and the transmission is screwing me over because I can't find one. Thnx in advance for the information and plz be civil in your posts.
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01-06-2015, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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Guess I should also mention, I'm specifically looking for a 6-speed auto if possible but will do with 5 or more gears.
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01-06-2015, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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TH400
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01-06-2015, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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Could be my inexperience & lack of fully understanding of how autos work but is there a six speed variant of the th400 other than its grandkid the 6l80e which I was was already looking at but the highest rated one I found was 1,200 horse from PATC. Will google for information tho.
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01-06-2015, 03:47 PM | #5 |
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You can make a TH400 a six speed by adding a gear vendors overdrive.
https://www.gearvendors.com/hrgm3s.html http://www.jakesperformance.com/TH400.html They offer transmissions for 1500+hp and it mentions 2000hp+ combos as well. Out of curiosity, what are you doing with the car you want 1800hp+ and a six speed auto, besides going REALLY fast? |
01-06-2015, 03:53 PM | #6 |
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Its gonna be a combo DD & drag car
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01-06-2015, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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TH400 is basically your only choice for that power.
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01-06-2015, 10:42 PM | #8 |
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Yup, that or a glide. Your at a minimum 1000hp off of what any 6 speed can handle, don't care who builds it.
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01-07-2015, 12:46 AM | #9 |
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Yeah TH400 with about $5k or more in just parts and if you have to have a 6 speed throw a GV on the rear like Blake said.
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01-07-2015, 08:48 AM | #10 |
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Well if it makes a difference, I'll be adding a trans cooler from Mishimoto to the setup, will that help a six speed or will it make no diff?
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Trans cooler don't necessarily increase holding power. It's the decrease in trans temps that help it live and live longer.
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01-07-2015, 09:50 AM | #12 |
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What are you doing for rear? That's alot of power.
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01-07-2015, 09:53 AM | #13 |
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If your talking 1800rwhp you better look at a Glide. Power Glide or a Turbo Glide.
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Motor mounts: http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...284&superpro=0 Motor mount pucks: http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...293&superpro=0 Bushings: http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...464&superpro=0 Sub-frame connectors: http://granatellimotorsports.com/pro...e-2384-28.html |
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