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Old 05-12-2015, 07:13 PM
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Hey guys, I am going all and and just throwing a powerglide in the turbo trans am. My car was a m6 and I already pulled it and sold the tranny. I am looking to install a powerglide I purchased. I have a few questions I need some clarification on

1: Is this the right flex plate and does it come with the hardware bolts to install? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tci-399753

2: Will the flexplate above bolt to any powerglide torque converter?

3: Speed sensor? I have a ford 9" for the rear, and I do not want to run a speed sensor off the front wheels(if tire spins, it doesn't show tire speed) I want it to show transmission/tire speed. Ideas?

4: Stall converters?who has quality stalls( 3000-3800ish) at a good budget price? car is a gt45 turbo, water 50/50methanol injection 93 pump gas, ls1. with transbrake, 3.70 gears,


5: Also will the stall I WILL need the turbo shaft.\


6: Crossmember?

Thanks for any help or advice!
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Originally Posted by mcmuscle3
1: Is this the right flex plate and does it come with the hardware bolts to install? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tci-399753
Yes.

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2: Will the flexplate above bolt to any powerglide torque converter?
As long as it's got a SBC/BBC pilot, sure. I would just verify bolt pattern spacing.

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3: Speed sensor? I have a ford 9" for the rear, and I do not want to run a speed sensor off the front wheels(if tire spins, it doesn't show tire speed) I want it to show transmission/tire speed. Ideas?
You could run an electric Autometer speedo with a hall effect sender.

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4: Stall converters?who has quality stalls( 3000-3800ish) at a good budget price? car is a gt45 turbo, water 50/50methanol injection 93 pump gas, ls1. with transbrake, 3.70 gears,
PTC, Yank, Precision Industries, etc.

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5: Also will the stall I WILL need the turbo shaft.\
Clarify?

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6: Crossmember?
Midwest Chassis should be able to hook you up.
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Thank you for the reply,I am referring to the powerglide turbo input shaft splines.
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The converter would have to be setup with the stator support for the shaft.
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Hmm, thanks. I want to try to keep my stock gauges right now.
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Flexplate is dependent on what converter bolt pattern you use. We have an option that uses a LS style billet front and will fit the OE 4L60 flexplate. Since you are coming from an M6 you will need a flexplate, the TCI you mention will work. But we also have options. Converter wise you will need the 30 spline turbine hub, which is 99% of the PG that we build. Be glad to help, you can give us a call or send us an Ask Chris form and we will get back with you.

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Originally Posted by mcmuscle3
Hey guys, I am going all and and just throwing a powerglide in the turbo trans am. My car was a m6 and I already pulled it and sold the tranny. I am looking to install a powerglide I purchased. I have a few questions I need some clarification on

1: Is this the right flex plate and does it come with the hardware bolts to install? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tci-399753

2: Will the flexplate above bolt to any powerglide torque converter?

3: Speed sensor? I have a ford 9" for the rear, and I do not want to run a speed sensor off the front wheels(if tire spins, it doesn't show tire speed) I want it to show transmission/tire speed. Ideas?

4: Stall converters?who has quality stalls( 3000-3800ish) at a good budget price? car is a gt45 turbo, water 50/50methanol injection 93 pump gas, ls1. with transbrake, 3.70 gears,


5: Also will the stall I WILL need the turbo shaft.\


6: Crossmember?

Thanks for any help or advice!
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