Advantages/Drawbacks to a Powerglide???
Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
Re: Advantages/Drawbacks to a Powerglide??? (TONYS68L36)
Advantages: strength, lightweight, HD/racing parts availabilty, reliable in high hp/tq applications.
Disadvantages: only 2 forward gears, high 1st gear requiring a steep rear gear, fuel economy on the street would be poor, poor rpm/mph ratio, limited top speed.
Disadvantages: only 2 forward gears, high 1st gear requiring a steep rear gear, fuel economy on the street would be poor, poor rpm/mph ratio, limited top speed.
???) the powerglide would be good choice???
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
Re: Advantages/Drawbacks to a Powerglide??? (TONYS68L36)
They are only good in cars that have a super high power to weight ratio. Or class index racing where you want to run consistant and slow your car. PG's in lite cars (dragsters) with 1000+ hp last all year. I used one with closer ratios and a 6500 stall.
But in a street car or anything else they would be junk. You can simulate a power glide to see how well you like it. Start in second and shift to 1-1 drive or if you hace a 6 speed start in 3 and shift to fifth.
But in a street car or anything else they would be junk. You can simulate a power glide to see how well you like it. Start in second and shift to 1-1 drive or if you hace a 6 speed start in 3 and shift to fifth.
Pro
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From: milford,Ma. USA
Re: Advantages/Drawbacks to a Powerglide??? (TONYS68L36)
My buddy runs one in his big block Pontiac Astre(Vega).As Gkull said ...high hp/low weight. It is efficient because of fewer parts..... 9's :D
