Powerglide rating

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  1. Dunc da Funk

    Dunc da Funk New Member

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    Hi folks
    Just joined up & this is my first post. Last season we were running a 565ci BBC n/a in an altered, ran 8.8s then we put nitrous on & ran 8.3s. We were going to fit a methanol injection system for this season. However we had the oil pickup fall off on a run & totally trashed the short block. I just bought a second hand but rebuilt blown motor off some reputable racers for around the same cost as a fully dressed new shortblock. It has a lot of good stuff in it. Its 570ci & it has a Littlefield 10/71 blower with a carbon T/F style hat. I don't know much about the cam & heads at the moment but I can find out. We need to replace our stock case, stock gears Powerglide with a proper aftermarket case one that can take the power. My question is how high a rating should I be looking at? We are looking to run into the low 8s, high 7s initially, perhaps 7.5 or lower when we get some experience.
    Cheers
    Dunc
     
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    HP ratings on transmissions can be misleading. For what you are doing a PG with a good aftermarket case preferably a Reid, an aftermarket straight cut planetary and a ringless input should be fine.

    I run FTI transmissions and converters exclusively with great success as do many high horsepower cars. If you give them a call they will know exactly what you need.
     
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    Thanks, I did notice on Summit that FTI seem to be a bit cheaper than some others so I am definitely considering them.
     
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    I strongly suggest that you contact FTI directly.
     
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