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  1. 10-12-2005 09:46 PM #1
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    Would a powerglide do me anygood?400 small block 1/8 mile drag race?

     



    I have always used a 350 trans ,but now want to build a serious racer that I can drive (cruise) to car shows. Main use of the 65 chevy truck would be drag racing (3.73 gearing).Is there a advantage if I go with the powerglide?
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    The break point for a PG is about 2,800 lbs. Any heavier than that and a 3-speed has the advantage.
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    Explain "break point",and it is a short bed with a fiberglass front end (hood,and fenders).
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    Re: Would a powerglide do me anygood?400 small block 1/8 mile drag race?

     



    Originally posted by BigTruckDriver
    I have always used a 350 trans ,but now want to build a serious racer that I can drive (cruise) to car shows. Main use of the 65 chevy truck would be drag racing (3.73 gearing).Is there a advantage if I go with the powerglide?
    you need a little mor gear also. 3:73 in a 1/8 mile????
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    Originally posted by BigTruckDriver
    Explain "break point",and it is a short bed with a fiberglass front end (hood,and fenders).
    Under 2,800 lbs, the PG has the advantage. Over 2,800 lbs, the 3-speed has the advantage.
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    Re: Would a powerglide do me anygood?400 small block 1/8 mile drag race?

     



    Originally posted by BigTruckDriver
    I have always used a 350 trans ,but now want to build a serious racer that I can drive (cruise) to car shows. Main use of the 65 chevy truck would be drag racing (3.73 gearing).Is there a advantage if I go with the powerglide?
    A 3.73 for the 1/8 mile?I would think a 4.88 would be a little closer.It is very difficult to a have a (serious racer) and take it to car shows.
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    I'll have to agree with erik, you need more gear.
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    Originally posted by DennyW
    I'll have to agree with Mike, he needs more gear.
    Oops, yeah Mike said it first, I missed that. Sorry Mike.
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    Originally posted by DennyW
    I'll have to agree with Mike, he needs more gear.
    thanks denny. i thought i might be invisable, maybe i'll get used to being ignored before long.
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    Originally posted by techinspector1
    Oops, yeah Mike said it first, I missed that. Sorry Mike.
    no problem tech.
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    I've seen glides in a lot of drag cars...even the ford guys use them (not gonna tell my opinion on why )

    If you build the glide right it would be the best because it takes a lot of the human error factor out of the equation...

    I'm also going to agree with the gear comment...for the 1/8th get as much mechanical advantage as you can.
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