Need opinions please..
02-15-2016, 02:07 PM
#3
A few builds I have followed and actually seen run (1/4 mi) had this progression. 4L60E=boom, 4L80E=boom, Glide= low 8's
I believe the Glide will weigh less than the 400 also. At that level nothing is plug & play or cheap
I believe the Glide will weigh less than the 400 also. At that level nothing is plug & play or cheap
02-15-2016, 04:00 PM
#4
Many guys out there with minimally modified TH400/4L80e and putting down good power with little issue. Most glides putting down any kind of real power are custom built from front to back.
The powerglide will likely need a looser converter to make up for the gearing, which will add up to a less street friendly vehicle among other factors, it will make up for it on the strip though. The TH400 will be easier on the wallet and street manners (typically).
The true question is how deep are your pockets, how much do you drive it on the street, and what do you want out of the car?
02-16-2016, 07:48 AM
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4L80E/TH400 is the same trans essentially and plenty of people have made them live in 8 second street cars. Glide will take less power to turn and weigh less but will take more money/effort to build properly.
Many guys out there with minimally modified TH400/4L80e and putting down good power with little issue. Most glides putting down any kind of real power are custom built from front to back.
The powerglide will likely need a looser converter to make up for the gearing, which will add up to a less street friendly vehicle among other factors, it will make up for it on the strip though. The TH400 will be easier on the wallet and street manners (typically).
The true question is how deep are your pockets, how much do you drive it on the street, and what do you want out of the car?
Many guys out there with minimally modified TH400/4L80e and putting down good power with little issue. Most glides putting down any kind of real power are custom built from front to back.
The powerglide will likely need a looser converter to make up for the gearing, which will add up to a less street friendly vehicle among other factors, it will make up for it on the strip though. The TH400 will be easier on the wallet and street manners (typically).
The true question is how deep are your pockets, how much do you drive it on the street, and what do you want out of the car?