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What is so special about a Powerglide transmission?

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What is so special about a Powerglide transmission?

They’re used because they have two gear ratios and they’re indestructible. Fewer shifts means less potential time lost. They’re often electric or air shifted in a race car, allowing for precisipn controlled shifts. The final drive ratio is one to one, so its the same as all other non OD autos.

How much HP can a stock Powerglide handle?

3,500 horsepower
With all the available upgrades, both the Powerglide and the TH400 are capable of withstanding an incredible 3,500 horsepower.

Is a Powerglide a good transmission?

“Both the TH400 and Powerglide are extremely durable transmissions, but the ‘Glide is a better choice for lightweight, small-tire cars.

How fast does a Powerglide shift?

With a 3.31 axle, Car and Driver magazine noted a full-throttle up shift speed of 76 mph (122 km/h) to direct with the 409-4bbl 340 hp (250 kW) engine in a contemporary road test.

Who builds the best Powerglide?

ATI Powerglide – Superglide 4® Drag Racing Transmission. ATI’s new Superglide 4 is the strongest Powerglide in the industry, exclusively from ATI!

Whats better TH400 or Powerglide?

In these types of applications, a Powerglide is the ultimate in consistency as well. On the other hand, for cars that will see any street time at all, a TH400 is a better option. In race cars, compared to a Powerglide a TH400 is better suited for cars with large tires and taller rearend gearing.

What is the best transmission for drag racing?

Rob Sappe: The Powerglide and TH400 have established themselves as the benchmarks of durability in competitive drag racing. Some applications are better suited for a Powerglide, and in others a TH400 is a better choice.

Are Powerglide transmissions Streetable?

They are very streetable. I have several guys with glides and a gear vendor OD unit giving them a 4 speed trans if they split shift them.

What’s better Powerglide or TH400?

Where the Powerglide does display an advantage over the Turbo 400, however, is in horsepower loss. A Turbo 400, with two sets of gears turning rather than one, and a drum that spins 80-percent faster than engine RPM and then stops, robs additional horsepower.

What Powerglide is the best?

BTE manufactures all of the critical components to make the powerglide transmission the best choice for drag racing.

  • A 4.10 gear would be your best bet to get because it will push the weight out of the hole and it would be easier to adjust your MPH with tire size.