Transmission

billy wilson · 08-21-2012, 09:13 AM

Who builds the fastest and lightest powerglide for superstock, using a 327/ 275 combo in a Chevy II?

Dave Tincher · 08-21-2012, 12:49 PM

I would put a 3 speed in it if you want to as fast as you can be

billy wilson · 08-21-2012, 01:35 PM

What is the weight break for a three speed, performance wise?
Meaning,in a car weighing less than 3000lbs would it be beneficial. I thought the three speed would help a heavier car more than lighter one, or am I totally confused.

Dave Ribeiro · 08-21-2012, 03:04 PM

Billy,

I agree with Dave , unless you have a traction problem ?? Yes, they are legal in S/S ... Stock in 2013.. Many more options with the 3 spd & it's fast ...

Jim Kaekel · 08-21-2012, 03:15 PM

[QUOTE=Dave Ribeiro;342023]Billy,

Stock in 2013..

I'm presuming 2-speed autos can switch to 3-speed auto beginning next year? Is that from a good source or just rumor?

Alan Roehrich · 08-21-2012, 06:51 PM

For a small block car especially, in class racing a 3 speed is usually quicker than a two speed. Class racing engines usually have a fairly narrow power band, it's hard to take advantage of the things that make a PowerGlide quick and efficient with a narrow power band.

Once you get to a TH350 with aluminum drums, and lightweight geartrain and shafts, the next step up gets real expensive, the next 0.04 in ET could cost you upwards of $3K above what the TH350 costs.

Bob Pagano · 08-22-2012, 03:44 PM

fact Jim, for real

Kenny Wigington · 08-24-2012, 05:17 PM

Metric 200 would go good there !

442OLDS · 08-24-2012, 05:25 PM

[QUOTE=Jim Kaekel;342027]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Ribeiro

Billy,

Stock in 2013..

I'm presuming 2-speed autos can switch to 3-speed auto beginning next year? Is that from a good source or just rumor?

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=42398

08-21-2012, 09:13 AM	#1
billy wilson Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59 Likes: 4 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Transmission Who builds the fastest and lightest powerglide for superstock, using a 327/ 275 combo in a Chevy II?

08-21-2012, 12:49 PM	#2
Dave Tincher Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Elizabethtown IN Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Transmission I would put a 3 speed in it if you want to as fast as you can be __________________ Dave Tincher 306 SS

08-21-2012, 01:35 PM	#3
billy wilson Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59 Likes: 4 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Transmission What is the weight break for a three speed, performance wise? Meaning,in a car weighing less than 3000lbs would it be beneficial. I thought the three speed would help a heavier car more than lighter one, or am I totally confused.

08-21-2012, 03:04 PM	#4
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Transmission Billy, I agree with Dave , unless you have a traction problem ?? Yes, they are legal in S/S ... Stock in 2013.. Many more options with the 3 spd & it's fast ... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

08-21-2012, 03:15 PM	#5
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Transmission [QUOTE=Dave Ribeiro;342023]Billy, Stock in 2013.. I'm presuming 2-speed autos can switch to 3-speed auto beginning next year? Is that from a good source or just rumor? __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

08-21-2012, 06:51 PM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,097 Likes: 1,542 Liked 1,775 Times in 404 Posts	Re: Transmission For a small block car especially, in class racing a 3 speed is usually quicker than a two speed. Class racing engines usually have a fairly narrow power band, it's hard to take advantage of the things that make a PowerGlide quick and efficient with a narrow power band. Once you get to a TH350 with aluminum drums, and lightweight geartrain and shafts, the next step up gets real expensive, the next 0.04 in ET could cost you upwards of $3K above what the TH350 costs. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-22-2012, 03:44 PM	#7
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 237 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Transmission fact Jim, for real __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

08-24-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Transmission Metric 200 would go good there ! __________________ 2894 STK