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Gastrick
One of the Dirty Dozen!
I dont use them on street cars. Primarily because they are two speed transmissions, rather than three, or even four as with the later model overdrive transmissions. I think that answer will ring true with most. Other than that, there's nothing wrong with them though.
hillbilly4008
Well-known member
Where i live powerglides are turning into gold. All the dirt track racers are buying them up. I've never heard anything bad about the powerglide. I have one in my 66 impala, and my cousin has one in his 66 impala 396 SS. I say go for it, it would be a refreshing change from the TH350, TH400, and the 700R4 seems everyone is running now days. Im guilty of this as well, my jeep has a Turbo 350, and my rat has a Turbo 400.
bob w
Still crazy after all these years!
It's always better to have more gears; keeps the eingine in the 'sweet spot' better. Bracket racing is where PG's are popular.
Unkl Ian
Allergic to Idiots
More gears will help on the street,
unless you have a serious Monster motor.
unless you have a serious Monster motor.
Ratcrazy
Well-known member
You mean like this? This is going in my 46 Ford. I figure if this can carry a old impassable back in the day there shouldnt be a problem for my roadster cab. Way I see it my ride will weight in around 2000 lbs when finished.
I vote for the powerglide, go for it bro.
God bless
I vote for the powerglide, go for it bro.
God bless
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cycledog
A really rusty biker
I am using a PG in my coupster. Why??? Because I wanted to. I have an early(aluminum) model with the air cooling holes. Had it rebuilt by a local race tranny builder, he did some tricks to it. I like it.
Gearhead10
Well-known member
A good powerglide is almost indestructable.If your racin its a good trans to have,it'll take the abuse. If your doin alot of cruizin and want a little mpg's then a 350 or 700R4 might be a good choice. If ya can buy these PG's cheap enuf you might be able to make some good $ sellin em to a circle track racer.
Auto Wiring Solutions
Member
You have to spend a lot on these to make them indestructable. A real motor will bust a planetary in no time. Bracket racers and circle track racers only really want the cases and many want aftermarket cases now too.
grouchy
Well-known member
I've got a couple of them, as stated before they were the hot ticket for dirt track racing.
