Tis the reason I want an automatic (footage I took today)
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Since you need a stronger rear and better tire anyway why not do that first and run it again with the manual? Then when you swap in the auto you have a true comparison of what the trans alone gained rather then what trans, tire, and rear gained together. No reason a well driven manual on proper tire can't run a 1.5 60' which will drop your quarter mile time drastically for a better comparison.
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Since you need a stronger rear and better tire anyway why not do that first and run it again with the manual? Then when you swap in the auto you have a true comparison of what the trans alone gained rather then what trans, tire, and rear gained together. No reason a well driven manual on proper tire can't run a 1.5 60' which will drop your quarter mile time drastically for a better comparison.
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I switched from a M6 to a TH400 (still under the knife) because I had already put in a semi-built T56 and it cost WAY too much. Add all the other **** and the costs went even further. My bult 400 was a quarter of the price. If it breaks, I'll switch to a glide.
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Originally Posted by Game ova
OK, so what is the key to making a glide the better choice over a 400 in a heavy f body.....other than crazy low gears?
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28" tire and 3.73 or even lower gears are perfectly acceptable for a 700+whp Fbody. There isn't really a perfect formula. In a heavy *** car like yours a TH400 would do great on the street But a glide would do better at the track. Which is more important to you? The point I was trying to make was that there is a lot of BS info on the web surrounding the powerglide. It is a great trans on the street.
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Personally I think the 400 will be a better choice for our mid level power, coupled with our heavy cars. I just can't see them running good with a glide. Maybe it would be different if we were in 4 digit power....but not as it is now though.
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Originally Posted by Game ova
Personally I think the 400 will be a better choice for our mid level power, coupled with our heavy cars. I just can't see them running good with a glide. Maybe it would be different if we were in 4 digit power....but not as it is now though.
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I'm not exactly sure what to do. I recently geared the car high (2:73 25 inch tire). Im not sure if the long 1st would help me or hurt me at this point. Granted, it would be much easier to change rear ratios than transmission ratios. But I just don't know yet.
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literally just picked up my th400 last night and is going off to the builders next week. i was loosing to way to many cars that were slower than me from a dig. time to make some money. i could not get out of the hole to save my life.
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Originally Posted by Game ova
I'm not exactly sure what to do. I recently geared the car high (2:73 25 inch tire). Im not sure if the long 1st would help me or hurt me at this point. Granted, it would be much easier to change rear ratios than transmission ratios. But I just don't know yet.
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Yup. Was running 3:42, blew up the rear end....and wanted to try 2:73 to keep the car in the powerband longer. Feels great on the street with this 6 speed, but is very tricky at the track. Funny thing is, it still trapped the exact same. I'm hoping the final drive ratio will be about where I need it to be to go well with the 400. And it's looking like I will have the 400 by this weekend. 315 35 17...25.6 inch tire.
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The fact that the pass, the build, and the result is so BLAH keep the manual in my car. Does it seem like every turbo auto SBE LS goes 9's or high 8's turned up? Its does, because they DO LOL. Its an easy equation that has been duplicated a million times now.
If you want a car that will A to B at a 1/4 mile track, go auto. Hands down.
I still have too much fun enjoying my car on the street, occasional road course, and even less frequent drag strip visits to make the switch. But, if your purpose is only to chase an ET goal, Auto, lower gear, and a turbo is what you need.
If you want a car that will A to B at a 1/4 mile track, go auto. Hands down.
I still have too much fun enjoying my car on the street, occasional road course, and even less frequent drag strip visits to make the switch. But, if your purpose is only to chase an ET goal, Auto, lower gear, and a turbo is what you need.
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Yea, will probably put some 295 40s under it. Just don't know if I will have a track worthy rear end by the beginning of the season though (baby steps). Either way, I will make some hits. If nothing else, to see how far I can push this 10 bolt with an automatic.
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Well YOU sir are in luck! I'm getting ready to pull mine out and get rid of it. It will also come with an 18lb flywheel...and a Monster stage 5 clutch which is in excellent condition. Only thing is, the transmission does whine, but it shifts into every gear just fine. Let me know if you're really interested and we can take care of this through PM.