Twin Turbo LSX Datsun 280Z
#881
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I run NPT(1/8" IIRC) to -6 AN for my glides to the cooler typically. I have come across more than one cracked housing from over tightening.
I look forward to seeing the results from the steep gear and using OD gears.
I look forward to seeing the results from the steep gear and using OD gears.
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As far as dollars go.. I hope your sitting down.. Glide was $4100 shipped with the converter. The GV was $3050 shipped. The true cost for me is almost 8k due to the fact that i still needed to buy a shifter/cooler/flexplate..
#886
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Well the install hasn't happened yet.. However it is only .400" shorter than the T56 so i should be able to use my same Trans mount location. With that said there doesn't seem to be a mount location on the GV unit so it looks like i will be welding some mounting tabs on it.
As far as dollars go.. I hope your sitting down.. Glide was $4100 shipped with the converter. The GV was $3050 shipped. The true cost for me is almost 8k due to the fact that i still needed to buy a shifter/cooler/flexplate..
As far as dollars go.. I hope your sitting down.. Glide was $4100 shipped with the converter. The GV was $3050 shipped. The true cost for me is almost 8k due to the fact that i still needed to buy a shifter/cooler/flexplate..
And everyone sells as Auto being a cheaper option than a T56? I guess than conv ends int he aftermarket.
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Well the install hasn't happened yet.. However it is only .400" shorter than the T56 so i should be able to use my same Trans mount location. With that said there doesn't seem to be a mount location on the GV unit so it looks like i will be welding some mounting tabs on it.
As far as dollars go.. I hope your sitting down.. Glide was $4100 shipped with the converter. The GV was $3050 shipped. The true cost for me is almost 8k due to the fact that i still needed to buy a shifter/cooler/flexplate..
As far as dollars go.. I hope your sitting down.. Glide was $4100 shipped with the converter. The GV was $3050 shipped. The true cost for me is almost 8k due to the fact that i still needed to buy a shifter/cooler/flexplate..
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Yeah im not terribly stressed about it. In the end it was a long term economical decision. The manual would have continued to destroy driveline parts and it would never be as fast. I justified the purchase with hopes of faster times/less breakage. Im trying my hardest to avoid a SRA swap. I would like to continue competing in "stock suspension" location classes. I already feel like a sell out with the auto much less going SRA.. There is still some cool factor that the car is still IRS. The big question is how long can i stay off the trans break.
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Its more like a 3 grand glide (minus converter) which is fair for an aftermarket case with a good gear set and aftermarket pump
I have maybe 1500 into my glide with a good gear set. But I have a stock housing and pump
Better add in the cost of the clutch for a t56
A t56 of any build quality is like glass compared to a glide with a couple parts
I have maybe 1500 into my glide with a good gear set. But I have a stock housing and pump
Better add in the cost of the clutch for a t56
A t56 of any build quality is like glass compared to a glide with a couple parts
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Its more like a 3 grand glide (minus converter) which is fair for an aftermarket case with a good gear set and aftermarket pump
I have maybe 1500 into my glide with a good gear set. But I have a stock housing and pump
Better add in the cost of the clutch for a t56
A t56 of any build quality is like glass compared to a glide with a couple parts
I have maybe 1500 into my glide with a good gear set. But I have a stock housing and pump
Better add in the cost of the clutch for a t56
A t56 of any build quality is like glass compared to a glide with a couple parts
Yup, I think the case was like $900. Still thought this is a relatively low level Glide. Ive seen them as high as 12K for some crazy ****. FTI rates it for 1200WHP but ive seen similar style glides hold 1500+
Even at $6500 for a clutch and a brand new top of the line GM manual trans.. that is a drop in the bucket compared to some autos ive seen. Also your right no T56 can hold a candle to a Glide.. all reasons why i made the decision to switch.
#897
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The car will be much faster with the glide and the trans is 10x stronger then the best stick trans.... Definitely the way I would go, especially on a light car. The GV was a nice touch. Interesting combo for sure. If you could put a Fab 9 rear end in it, the drivetrain would be bullet proof.
Car is gonna be nasty.
Car is gonna be nasty.
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The car will be much faster with the glide and the trans is 10x stronger then the best stick trans.... Definitely the way I would go, especially on a light car. The GV was a nice touch. Interesting combo for sure. If you could put a Fab 9 rear end in it, the drivetrain would be bullet proof.
Car is gonna be nasty.
Car is gonna be nasty.