Powerglide vs. TH350

sst1226 · 05-14-2009, 02:40 PM

I have an iron-headed 396 that makes around 500hp in a 3050lb, Nova. Right now I'm running a Glide with a stock case stock gear and upgraded internals (kevlar bands etc.) I was thinking about going to a 3-speed, possibly a Th350 since I heard that I wouldn't have to change driveshafts or crossmembers. Is this true? If so, what do I need to make a 350 trans live in this car?

Not neccesarily looking for the most lightweight internal parts that use the least amount of hp, just want to know what needs to be done to these transmissions so that it will hold up. I also normally launch the car off the transbrake with a 5,000 stall converter and it has a turbo spline so I would be using the same converter.

greg fulk · 05-14-2009, 03:29 PM

The trans will bolt right no changes needed. As for what needs to done to make them live? someone else can point you in that direction. I have just low Hp stocker's & they live just fine...in fact dad's bracket Camaro that makes about 330hp has had the same 350TH in it for 15 years....we're not talking 100's of passes we're talking 1000's. (his local track you get atleast 4 time runs! ) BTW the 350 should pick the car up some too

junk496 · 05-14-2009, 09:26 PM

I agree with the 350th.My cusin had a PG in his 66 nova and was shruggling to get into the 11s,then he went and got a 350th all done and prestto 11.50s he went.

rayfin · 05-17-2009, 12:26 AM

I'd like to see how this turns out for you because I have run both in a 67 and 68 Camaro. I raced the powerglide back in 1980 and everyone thought I was nuts. Very few guys used them back then.

Jim Cimarolli · 05-17-2009, 07:29 AM

Mario, you have a PM.

jmarkaudio · 05-17-2009, 07:57 AM

What are you trying to accomplish? You are better off with the glide ET wise as long as you have the right gear and converter.

05-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
sst1226 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 63 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Powerglide vs. TH350 I have an iron-headed 396 that makes around 500hp in a 3050lb, Nova. Right now I'm running a Glide with a stock case stock gear and upgraded internals (kevlar bands etc.) I was thinking about going to a 3-speed, possibly a Th350 since I heard that I wouldn't have to change driveshafts or crossmembers. Is this true? If so, what do I need to make a 350 trans live in this car? Not neccesarily looking for the most lightweight internal parts that use the least amount of hp, just want to know what needs to be done to these transmissions so that it will hold up. I also normally launch the car off the transbrake with a 5,000 stall converter and it has a turbo spline so I would be using the same converter. __________________ Mario DiTeodoro III SST/SG1226 STK126M

05-14-2009, 03:29 PM	#2
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Powerglide vs. TH350 The trans will bolt right no changes needed. As for what needs to done to make them live? someone else can point you in that direction. I have just low Hp stocker's & they live just fine...in fact dad's bracket Camaro that makes about 330hp has had the same 350TH in it for 15 years....we're not talking 100's of passes we're talking 1000's. (his local track you get atleast 4 time runs! ) BTW the 350 should pick the car up some too __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

05-14-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
junk496 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bensalem Pa Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Powerglide vs. TH350 I agree with the 350th.My cusin had a PG in his 66 nova and was shruggling to get into the 11s,then he went and got a 350th all done and prestto 11.50s he went.

05-17-2009, 12:26 AM	#4
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Powerglide vs. TH350 I'd like to see how this turns out for you because I have run both in a 67 and 68 Camaro. I raced the powerglide back in 1980 and everyone thought I was nuts. Very few guys used them back then.

05-17-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Powerglide vs. TH350 Mario, you have a PM.

05-17-2009, 07:57 AM	#6
jmarkaudio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Powerglide vs. TH350 What are you trying to accomplish? You are better off with the glide ET wise as long as you have the right gear and converter.

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