Anybody run a powerglide in a heavy car?
03-20-2010, 09:48 PM
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Anybody run a powerglide in a heavy car? Just curious if anybody is running a powerglide in a heavy car, and how does it work?
I know they are usually used for light cars, but figured i'd ask
I know they are usually used for light cars, but figured i'd ask
03-20-2010, 10:06 PM
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Look at the overall reduction, a 4.10 rear gear with a TH400 has 10.18:1 launch reduction (not including converter), to get that with a powerglide you will need a 5.60 rear gear to get the same reduction.
Not saying it can't be done, I am pretty sure the editor of Hot Rod has a army green street camaro with a 1000+ hp small block with a glide. youtube search FBOMB camaro....
Not saying it can't be done, I am pretty sure the editor of Hot Rod has a army green street camaro with a 1000+ hp small block with a glide. youtube search FBOMB camaro....
03-21-2010, 11:55 AM
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car is track only. 1/4 mile.
plan to be around 550-600rwhp on spray, and spray it all the time
28" tall tire, 3.90 gears, haven't picked a convertor yet.
plan to be around 550-600rwhp on spray, and spray it all the time
28" tall tire, 3.90 gears, haven't picked a convertor yet.
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03-22-2010, 05:06 PM
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Metallica,
We build many a glides as you know and run them in real street, ultimate street so on. i would recomend a 400. A glide will definately work with a 3800 lb car but more power would be needed. The glide will be much easier on tire spin if you have more power then this would be benificial.
Greg
We build many a glides as you know and run them in real street, ultimate street so on. i would recomend a 400. A glide will definately work with a 3800 lb car but more power would be needed. The glide will be much easier on tire spin if you have more power then this would be benificial.
Greg
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