DaMuuule

I am aware that this topic has been kicked all around in every forum on the interwebz so don't flame me too hard! Got an 86 foxbody with a 5.3 carb and cam, 6ls and some spray on it. But I'm torn between transmission options. Anyone had any experience witha glide in a foxbody/lsx conversion. Which ever I go with will be manual vb and a brake and all that so those aren't factors. Street drivabilty should be the same. So I guess just state your opinions and why one would be better than the other for my application........

LSCha0s

iTrader: (4)

IMO that depends if it's going to be a street or track car. Track I would go with the Glide. Street I would go with the TH350. Track and street TH350.

SexyTransAm

iTrader: (6)

if the car weighs 3000 or under go with a PG if more go 350

DaMuuule

Is one harder on an engine than another?

RATBOX

iTrader: (26)

If you're going to be driving it on the street for any extended amount of time, stick with the th350. The PG won't like low rpm cruising around town.

The stunningman

iTrader: (47)

If you are going to bump the horsepower up substantially I would run the glide however a TH350 will ET better with under 650hp IMO.


"Is one harder on an engine than another?"

You haven't mentioned what size stall your going to run. That will factor in as well. TH350's with Manual Valve Bodies and fairly tight stalls or a lot of horsepower can break the case. PG's shock everything a little less.

futureuser

iTrader: (1)

If you're running a power level that will keep the 350 alive, run the 350. The extra gear will improve drivability. If you're running more power than it can handle, go to the glide if it's not seeing much street use.

futureuser

iTrader: (1)

No, with all other things being equal.

DaMuuule

Thanks for all the helpful info. Stall should be in the 3800 range.
I wonder why the glide wouldn't like "cruising"?? Final drive on the glide and th350 the same??