powerglide or 3 speed auto???
08-06-2011, 03:47 PM
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powerglide or 3 speed auto??? i have a 95 camaro 6 speed car. i am thinking of going automatic to be more consistant and run delay box bracket racing.
im sure someone has made this change over and any information will help.
can i still run the same crossmember?
do i have to go with different driveshaft?
i will figure out the gear selections and tires sizes to match my combination , however im more interested in what some of you have
im sure someone has made this change over and any information will help.
can i still run the same crossmember?
do i have to go with different driveshaft?
i will figure out the gear selections and tires sizes to match my combination , however im more interested in what some of you have
08-06-2011, 03:56 PM
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there are a few write ups on this swap out there. i did use my factory 6 speed crossmember when i went to a th400. all i had to do was slot it and put a spacer between the memeber and the tranny. as far as a driver shaft, yes it will require a new one. you will want the short tail for the tranny also.
08-06-2011, 04:00 PM
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Well, first off what does the car run now? Powerglide will hurt 60 foot times unless you have loads of horsepower. A TH350 or TH400 would be a better choice if you don't.
Al 95 Z28, TH400 w/ brake, S60 w/4.30's
73 Z28 489 inch, Ultrabell Powerglide, Dana 60 w/ 4.56's
Al 95 Z28, TH400 w/ brake, S60 w/4.30's
73 Z28 489 inch, Ultrabell Powerglide, Dana 60 w/ 4.56's
08-07-2011, 12:50 AM
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well i have made my decision to go with a powerglide. now i have to find out what crossmember i have to use. im hoping i can use my bmr with torque arm mount crossmember.
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I had a th350 swap in my car wasn't as fun as a t56 but much more consistent like you said. I am selling my swap if you're interested.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...h350-swap.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/parts-cla...h350-swap.html
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08-10-2011, 12:32 PM
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Get a good converter for the power glide, I lost a little in my 60's from the 4L60E to the powerglide. You will be more consistent with the glide. In my 4L60E I was cutting high 1.4's to low 1.5s. After the switch mid to upper 1.5's. Moved it to Methanol, cutting low 1.5's again.
They don't rob horsepower, easy to work on, lighter then the 3-speeds and take a ton of abuse.
They don't rob horsepower, easy to work on, lighter then the 3-speeds and take a ton of abuse.
08-10-2011, 02:23 PM
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Get a good converter for the power glide, I lost a little in my 60's from the 4L60E to the powerglide. You will be more consistent with the glide. In my 4L60E I was cutting high 1.4's to low 1.5s. After the switch mid to upper 1.5's. Moved it to Methanol, cutting low 1.5's again.
They don't rob horsepower, easy to work on, lighter then the 3-speeds and take a ton of abuse.
They don't rob horsepower, easy to work on, lighter then the 3-speeds and take a ton of abuse.
Al 69 Nova, AHRA National Record holder 1981 thru 1984. 283, glide, 12 bolt w/4.88's and a spool. Comp mechanical roller, Harland Sharp rockers, Holley Strip Dominator, Hooker headers 12.00 @ 113 MPH all day long.
