07-10-2017, 04:16 AM | #1 |
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thoughts on swapping to powerglide
like the title says. I'm tossing around the idea of swapping to a glide. will most likely be a bte with a 1.69 or 1.80 straight cut gearset. I will be swapping to a 3.23 rear over the current 3.73 rear end as well.
the reason for thiking this is I would be having the car caged very soon( getting quotes right now) and adding a parachute in prep for being legal. I anticipate the car to trap 155-160 range. big cubic inch, big turbo(s) undecided on all of that at this moment in time... thoughts?
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07-10-2017, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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Do it, you wont regret it. boost + 2 speed auto, the car should fly.
Just remember go to with an aftermarket case for the trans That's the same direction I am going towards since my rpm built 6 speed trans is starting to give out on me |
07-10-2017, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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I like my th400 but I don't think you could go wrong with a glide either
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07-10-2017, 12:48 PM | #4 |
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Do it.
Something happened the other night while datalogging to my car. I think the clutch let go (Triple RPS-no crunchy noises anywhere. Engine just revs and there is an occasional metal on metal squeal from the clutch/front of trans area) I've got other things going on so I haven't taken the trans out yet. When I figure out what the deal is, I'm going to decide whether to rebuild the clutch/trans or auto swap to a 4L80 or TH400. Trans is already a Lvl 6 RPM. |
07-10-2017, 01:18 PM | #5 |
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yes! I'm looking at the bte racing powerglide, it's 2400hp rated and not badly priced. I don't think I'll have any issue getting rid of my 4l80 stuff
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07-10-2017, 01:22 PM | #6 |
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07-10-2017, 02:03 PM | #7 |
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Jakes 4l80 i hear is one of the best and a great value. If my trans pops thats what im throwing in with a 3200+ stall.
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07-10-2017, 03:20 PM | #8 |
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that's what I'm running, their stage 3 trans
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07-10-2017, 04:44 PM | #9 |
Svt lol
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Why not a th400 if my 4l80 fails that's what I'm swapping to. They're cheap and very durable plus you'll enjoy that extra gear.
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07-10-2017, 04:48 PM | #10 |
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weight and at that power level there's no need for the extra gear really. lots of guys are picking up et with a glide over a 4l80/th400 in strictly drag form.
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