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Old 02-15-2017, 07:25 PM   #1
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So I am thinking of getting a powerglide for my car, it weighs 3024 with me, I run super street, only have about 500 hp in a small block. what first gear would be best?, it has 4:56 rear gears
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Old 02-15-2017, 09:27 PM   #2
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So I am thinking of getting a powerglide for my car, it weighs 3024 with me, I run super street, only have about 500 hp in a small block. what first gear would be best?, it has 4:56 rear gears
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What transmission are you currently running? What ET and MPH?
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I'd agree with the 1.98's but you need to know your torque readings or have a good idea that you can stand that kind of drop when you go into 2nd. Be prepared for the car to slow down if you had a good 3 speed before.
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I'd agree with the 1.98's but you need to know your torque readings or have a good idea that you can stand that kind of drop when you go into 2nd. Be prepared for the car to slow down if you had a good 3 speed before.
Yeah, I can't imagine a 3000+ pound car with 500 hp is very far below the index as it is.

With a 1.98 first gear and 4.56 in the back, it will work the same on the starting line as it would with a standard 1.76 first gear and 5.13 in the rear. The 1.76 combination would recover better on the shift also.

I doubt a 500 hp motor will like a lot of RPM, but there are a lot of variables.
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What transmission are you currently running? What ET and MPH?
Right now a c4- only have 1/8 mile data right now last weekend flat out was 6:58 @ 103 mph. Going to test 1/4 mile this weekend.

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Your going to slow down your C-4 is plenty good for your weight and power.
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More gears better in that weight range but probably regardless if set up.
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Default Re: Powerglide first gear

I'd stay with the C4 with the power level you have , No problem hitting the .500 tree with that combo.
I have several Super Street customers who run 3 speed transmissions because their car is a heavy weight .
If it was my car ,I'd keep the C4.
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My Super Street car weighs 3575# and runs a 1.80 glide with 4.30 rear gears. I have more power but because of the weight I am only a little quicker on ET. Runs right around 10.30 wide open and goes 10.90 at about 127.

With a Pro Tree transbrake I am leaving at 3800 RPM with .050-.060 in the box, so no problem cutting a light.
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