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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Now that i think I am going to do overdrive, which one is the best. i have looked at TCI, B&M, Maddog, and Bowtie overdrives. just looking for opinions and some real world expierience. need one that will handle roughly 450hp 450-500 lbs torque. any help would be great, Thanks.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Now that i think I am going to do overdrive, which one is the best. i have looked at TCI, B&M, Maddog, and Bowtie overdrives. just looking for opinions and some real world expierience. need one that will handle roughly 450hp 450-500 lbs torque. any help would be great, Thanks.
The tremec is a good overdrive transmission with a .68 overdrive, compact, easily handles the power and depending on model is reasonably priced.
I find it easy to fit without a kit.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Judging by the vendors you're looking at, you're thinking automatic. Each one has their pros and cons. Bowtie is best bang for the buck...that's what I have.

As your HP increases you need to be choosy in what you get. For example, if you are going with a 200-4R, a billet input shaft is a big advantage. Talk to GrandSportC3...he's pushing more HP into a 200-4R than most of us.
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