Got my FTI Poweglide installed
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Got my FTI Poweglide installed
Had Greg @ FTI build me a Level 4 Glide but it's in a stock case to help keep cost down. It's got a 1.80 straight cut first gear. I really expected it to feel mushy taking off, but it doesn't. It has a TH input shaft so I am using the same converter that I had in the TH350. It should make for a an interesting apples to apples comparison. Just not sure if I'll be turning it all the way up yet as I haven't done an E85 tune yet with the new Holley EFI. If I have time, I'll set it up in the next few days but not sure.
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Well, it was closer to 3900. That was with the Th350 and a steel driveshaft. Between the glide and the aluminium shaft, it's dropped a few pounds. What I am most excited about is being able to leave at a higher RPM. My Th350 had me limited to about 3600 RPM from day one. I've never been able to launch any higher than that before. I'm thinking 4200 RPM and about 8 psi she should run a 1.25 or so 60'. I was running 1.28 (w/ a REAL shallow stage) to 1.32's before. That alone should be good for a tenth or so.
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Definitely keep us posted how that glide does. I've got a TH400 from Greg and I'm tempted to have him build me a glide. I'm 4020lbs in my GTO with me in it. I'm sure it will be even heavier with the cage and turbo system going in even with some lightening that I'm doing.
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Definitely keep us posted how that glide does. I've got a TH400 from Greg and I'm tempted to have him build me a glide. I'm 4020lbs in my GTO with me in it. I'm sure it will be even heavier with the cage and turbo system going in even with some lightening that I'm doing.
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A bit of a tangent here, but if you were to do it all over again, would you stick with the PT88? I'm seriously thinking it's new turbo time for me but I can't make up my mind what I'd want to go with. Part of me just wants to go to a 7675 as I know it'd be worth a decent amount over my 68mm turbine but part of me wants to go bigger. The 7675 would bolt right in as well.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
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A bit of a tangent here, but if you were to do it all over again, would you stick with the PT88? I'm seriously thinking it's new turbo time for me but I can't make up my mind what I'd want to go with. Part of me just wants to go to a 7675 as I know it'd be worth a decent amount over my 68mm turbine but part of me wants to go bigger. The 7675 would bolt right in as well.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
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Well I'd prefer not to change the hotside of course but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. That's why I was thinking of a Precision 7675 because it would be a direct swap and would still be a decent upgrade (75mm vs 68mm turbine). I've also been eyeing the PT88. I know it's a good deal larger but I just wanted some more opinions. Also looking for other options as well.
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How much did the glide cost? i have been thinking about switching from a TH400 to a Glide.
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A bit of a tangent here, but if you were to do it all over again, would you stick with the PT88? I'm seriously thinking it's new turbo time for me but I can't make up my mind what I'd want to go with. Part of me just wants to go to a 7675 as I know it'd be worth a decent amount over my 68mm turbine but part of me wants to go bigger. The 7675 would bolt right in as well.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
I've gone as high as 136 in my 4000+ sled on this TC76. I'd like 140 at the least.
http://fticonverters.com/Transmissions/GMGlide.aspx
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Well I'd prefer not to change the hotside of course but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. That's why I was thinking of a Precision 7675 because it would be a direct swap and would still be a decent upgrade (75mm vs 68mm turbine). I've also been eyeing the PT88. I know it's a good deal larger but I just wanted some more opinions. Also looking for other options as well.