Powerglide guys
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Racer
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Powerglide guys
i recently bought a powerglide swap setup, but there is not much info on this forum about guys running them. i'd like to know a few things
what converters are you guys using
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
power levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
and lastly how the car is on the highway
what converters are you guys using
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
power levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
and lastly how the car is on the highway
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Not sure I have seen a car that did a powerglide swap actually... I'll be interested in what happens here...
Pretty aggressive transmission choice for most people.
I assume you have some big power your planning on putting behind it?
Pretty aggressive transmission choice for most people.
I assume you have some big power your planning on putting behind it?
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Racer
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I know there are at least a handful.
I'm only looking to make 750-850. We'll see where I end up on pump gas, then e85.
The reason I'm going power glide is because I want auto but I don't want to have to wonder how long a 4L60 is going to last
I'm only looking to make 750-850. We'll see where I end up on pump gas, then e85.
The reason I'm going power glide is because I want auto but I don't want to have to wonder how long a 4L60 is going to last
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I don't have any personal experience with the pg swap, but you know dave, jay, Doug, and others have done it. They've all run 8s. I believe they used a 28" tire too. Although Jay might have gone larger.
I've thought a lot about doing this too and from talking to them, te street manners aren't al that bad considering you don't have an OD.
It's great for the track and will stand up to just about anything. Jay broke his rear once, I believe, but he ran 8.30. He's pushing a bit more than 800-850 rwhp.
Good luck with your swap. Hope to see you at the track.
I've thought a lot about doing this too and from talking to them, te street manners aren't al that bad considering you don't have an OD.
It's great for the track and will stand up to just about anything. Jay broke his rear once, I believe, but he ran 8.30. He's pushing a bit more than 800-850 rwhp.
Good luck with your swap. Hope to see you at the track.
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i recently bought a powerglide swap setup, but there is not much info on this forum about guys running them. i'd like to know a few things
what converters are you guys using
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
power levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
and lastly how the car is on the highway
what converters are you guys using
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
power levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
and lastly how the car is on the highway
Who did you buy this from? They are very specific combos and very rare to see one complete kit for sale.
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i recently bought a powerglide swap setup, but there is not much info on this forum about guys running them. i'd like to know a few things
what converters are you guys using
usually Coan
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
stock with hardened shafts and our spool kit has held up well to about mid 8's, then it's time for the 9" conversion.
power levels
800-1100 is fine on the stock diff, several cars have made 100's of passes without breakage at those levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
mid to low 1.2's, 1.20 being the best from 4DRUSH's car
and lastly how the car is on the highway
what converters are you guys using
usually Coan
what rear are you using and has it ever broke
stock with hardened shafts and our spool kit has held up well to about mid 8's, then it's time for the 9" conversion.
power levels
800-1100 is fine on the stock diff, several cars have made 100's of passes without breakage at those levels
what kind of 60's you're getting
mid to low 1.2's, 1.20 being the best from 4DRUSH's car
and lastly how the car is on the highway
