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.

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