
2 sp power glides
#1
_torana1979_
Posted 05 September 2010 - 10:18 AM
ive always wanted to run a 2sp power behind a cool 350 chev..........just wondering if anyone has had either the same OR a similar app.(what r your thoughts).also does anyone have any info on the 1st,2nd and rev ratio's or any other info
thanks guys..........rohan
#2
_dirtbag_
Posted 05 September 2010 - 10:53 AM
But having said that, if you really want a glide, get a glide : )
#3
_wombat_
Posted 05 September 2010 - 11:17 AM
in the altered,only making 670hp out of a 358 sbc,good for a 1.08 60".
#4
Posted 05 September 2010 - 08:09 PM
Great on the dragstrip or for burnouts, light and fairly tough but.... on the street they do feel very slow in comparison to a 3 speed or manual car with eqivalent power.
To get the best out of them you need low diff gears and a real converter.
JMHO
Edit. A V8 glide has a 1.76:1 low gear, 1:1 top. You can fit a 6 cyl low gear with a ratio of 1.82:1 if your keen, this was all the rage years ago.
Edited by Struggler, 05 September 2010 - 08:11 PM.
#5
_mumstaxi_
Posted 07 September 2010 - 01:18 PM
Its all in how a glide/car is set up, this street car above runs a 2spd glide, and is surley one of the nicest cars ive had the pleasure to drive on and off the street, and its so very responsive, if you just stand hard on the gas from idle (no brake pedal), this thing will immediately spin the tyres, and then try and rip your head off as the street slicks hook up.

MT
#6
_moot_
Posted 08 September 2010 - 06:50 AM
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Posted 08 September 2010 - 09:35 AM
#8
Posted 11 September 2010 - 01:43 PM
#9
_stretchlc_
Posted 12 December 2010 - 12:43 PM
I guess to some extent it depends on wether you want it to feel fast or go fast. The glide is worth a few extra hp at the tyres as its a more efficient box. Go fast? go glide.
I totally agree!...I swear by them for being very very strong,lightweight and simple transmissions to use and maintain. My LC Torana with its Turbocharged 186 and 3.9:1 diff,works very well with its Glide and 3000rpm stall converter.They are alot more to me than a poor mans Lenko,this thing will shift real hard all day long.....Go Powerglide forsure!!
#10
_TorYoda_
Posted 12 December 2010 - 05:39 PM
The 1.98 6 cylinder gear does help with 60' times but is not as strong as the 1.76 V8 gear as it only has 3 planetary gears compared to the V8's 4 planetary gears. A well put together glide will only take 12hp to drive the transmission. They can be built to shift so hard axles will break if the tyres do not spin! I will add that experience has shown a 1.76 first gear glide will need about 500rpm more convertor than a 3 speed to get a maximum launch in comparison to a 3 speed tranny. The glide is by far the most economical box to build $$$ wise and also in HP consumption. Durability is excellent partly due to the cooler running temperatures compared to many others. They are indeed a "poor man's Lenco"!
Personally I would not use a 700 for anything that wants to make more than 400hp.... the aluminium clutch drums inside them barely cope with the loads applied to them in Taxi's before flogging out. About 30 000km was the average taxi life of a 700 when they first came out..... we were replacing them for our taxi contractor every 3 months on average. Sure, the 700 can be 'built to take the abuse' but at a cost of about 5 times that of a good manual glide.
The glide does not 'feel' as fast as the 3 speed, however in my experience track results when properly set up show gains in mph with slight ET advantages over the T350/400.
#11
_nicko61_
Posted 12 December 2010 - 08:26 PM
try building a tough 700series for less than $2000,(not possible) unlike the Glides which you will get very stout for $1500 or so,
Edited by nicko61, 12 December 2010 - 08:27 PM.
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Posted 13 December 2010 - 11:26 AM
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