Transmission specialties performance parts, automatic. Powerglide instruction sheets table of contents front. Tcs products powerglide transmission schematic performance parts. Additionally, the clutch drum piston must be machined a simple procedure and the. Available in standard length and shorty length versions and many levels of durability and design for racers with different budgets and needs. In this form a mostly stock transmission can handle 500 hp in. Favored by circle track and drag racers alike, the powerglide is the transmission of choice of todays racer. Building a stout powerglide with atf speed dragzine. Powerglide, th350, th400 and a727 transmissions and parts.
Powerglide transmission the powerglide transmission has found its way into many different applications other than gm vehicles. At hughes performance we rebuild and repair transmissions and torque converters. The history of the company goes back to 1968 when it started supplying high performance transmissionrelated parts to a small group of drag racing enthusiasts. Unfollow powerglide racing to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Bte planetary gear sets, input shafts, pumps, drums, cases, bell housings, and other components can take your powerglide transmission project from 300 to 3000 horsepower. For a nominal fee, we will inspect it and issue new sfi numbers if it passes inspection. Roadkill customs has evolved from local hot rod shop to online howto magazine for budgetminded doityourself hot rod builders and enthusiasts. In this tech article gm hightech performance follows along as century transmission builds a twospeed gm powerglide trans for our 1995 chevy camaro drag car gm hightech performance magazine. Powerglide transmission parts powerglide rebuild kit. Powerglide transmissions circle track racing transmissions. How to rebuild or modify chevrolets powerglide for all applications munroe, carl on.
The powerglide was once considered a weak and undesirable transmission for racing until the late 70s. With that said he was also a fan of basic type f in less exotic applications. Step 3 place rear mounting brackets into position and secure with original bolts. Send the clean, degreased, empty case to reid racing, inc. Find the right auto trans for your race car ati performance. Originally posted by tc89lx my builder swore by the bte green stuff and said tcis version was excellent as well. In our high performance transmissions and torque converters, we use what we sell. The superglide 4 transmission contains custom internal parts that are produced exclusively by ati under u. Powerglides were used extensively on pontiacs produced for the canadian market with chevrolet powertrains.
Apr 22, 2014 btes newest powerglide valve body series is designed entirely for racing and high performance. Powerglide has been used in bracket racing for years history. The friction plates feature alto red eagle hi performance paper. We carry clutchless circle track racing transmissions from trusted brands. A two speed transmission designed by general motors available primarily on chevrolet automobiles from 1950 through the early 1970s. Chevrolet produced over 17 million aluminium powerglides from 1962 through 1973. Powerglide transmission parts instock with sameday shipping. Was looking to buy a core to build and put behind a healthy 406 sbc in an altered. Search results for powerglide transmission summit racing. Sonnax powerglide racing transmission rebuild youtube. While never a popular performance transmission during its production run, the powerglide has become the dominant automatic transmission in modern motorsports. Bte powerglide components are found not only in our own assembled powerglide transmissions, but the transmissions of independent transmission builders around the world.
From shaft to servo, every part of this build has been customized for worldclass performance that only sonnax parts can deliver. Ive not tried it but red line says there racing synthetic light handles the heat even better. Btes newest powerglide valve body series is designed entirely for racing and high performance. Now you can take full advantage of this lightweight and efficient transmission with the big input shaft system.
Forward o r reverse patterns and come co mpletely dyno tested. Snearly racing transmissions specializing in powerglide. Sonnax powerglide racing transmission rebuild get an inside. With the availability of various aftermarket bellhousings, it can now be mated to a myriad of different engines, and upgraded internals to allow the glide to live behind almost unthinkable amounts of horsepower. Download powerglide transmission handbook pdf search engine. In order to install the full capacity of eight 8 friction plates, a v8 clutch drum must be used. The pyromate racing, transmission cooler once connected via quick connect purges and replaces the hot fluid by pumping cool fluid from the unit through the pump and converter into the transmission, it filters and cools the hot fluid that is returned to the cooling unit drawn from the sump and lowers the temperature by 70150 degrees each pass so within 15 minutes you have reached ambient.
From that humble beginning in memphis, tennesse, the brand has gradually evolved into a worldleading manufacturer of torque converters and other drivetrain components that feature. Include a note with your name, address, and phone numbers. Snearly racing transmissions powerglide drag racing transmissions customer built and tested to your specific needs. It was known for its durability and simplicity, especially admired by race car enthusiasts. We are pleased to announce the immediately availability of our new circle track series of powerglide transmissions. Dec 01, 2000 the powerglide was once considered a weak and undesirable transmission for racing until the late 70s. Beattie says the strengths of the original oem powerglide are easy increased with a new input shaft and raising the line pressure up to 185 pounds. Get an inside look at what goes into an elite powerglide drag racing transmission with sonnax high performance product line manager gregg nader. This bracket racing series is not recommended for applications utilizing engines with over 450 horsepower, but is an excellent choice for engines making less than that. Some of our innovative products, such as the xlsspragless torque converters, proline powerglide transmissions, 1. But since we are seeing many race teams adopt the th400 over a traditional powerglide we went to ati performance.
Big congratulations rick hord and carl stevens on taking the number 1 qualifiers spot with his xtreme racing engins powered corvette by laying down the quickest turbocharged pass in nhra history with a 5. Sonnax offers topofthe line high performance transmission, torque converter and driveline upgrades for gm powerglides at any level of racing. Powerglide transmission our full race power glide transmissions are available in many different build ups. How to rebuild or modify chevrolets powerglide for all applications. How does an automatic transmission work punch powerglide. Powerglide automatic transmission power transfer tech. Bracket racing powerglide our bracket racing powerglides are designed specifically to give you dependable service and great performance at an economical price for the mild engine bracket racer. Your reid racing tranny case must be recertified every 5 years. We provide howto and technical articles, vehicle and build features and examples, plus calculators and lookups that will help you get your ride from dream to driver. These parts are available exclusively from ati and are unavailable for purchase by others.
Stan, i agree with you, i tryed the electric water pumps and had problems, tryed hydraulic clutch and had problems, built my own clutch linkage with lots of holes for adjustment, works great as long as i keep it greased good after each. As one of the worlds largest suppliers of racing powerglide transmissions, powerglide components, and powerglide service support, we have everything you need to make your race car, monster truck, or off road vehicle quick and dependable. The powerglide powerpack kit is engineered with selectively sized thinner friction and steel plates. May 22, 2017 get an inside look at what goes into an elite powerglide drag racing transmission with sonnax high performance product line manager gregg nader. Additionally, the clutch drum piston must be machined a simple procedure and the waved cushion plate is not reinstalled. Im selling a rebuilt 1970 muncie m21 from polished bellhousing to yoke, including a resurfaced flywheel,new clutch, new pressure plate, throwout bearing, clutch fork, and a hurst and a mr. In case of shift levers equipped with a manual mode m manual, the. Powerglide transmission build building a twospeed trans. But even bigger they mowed down the field to win ricks first wally. I ended up running type f in my glide and its been pounded on for half a season and temps were fine and the fluid still looks like new.
Powerglide transmission powerglide racing transmissions. Bte leads in building high performance powerglide racing transmissions. Get an inside look at what goes into an elite powerglide drag racing transmission with sonnax high performance product line manager gregg. Machined from high quality, mediumcarbon steel forging. Choose from a variety of powerglide transmissions for sale at day motor sports. Discussion in psi superchargers tech questions started by jmatt, feb 5, 2014. Unique lube hole pattern designed to reduce drag on the frictions in low gear. An automatic transmission allows the engine torque to be transmitted to the vehicle. Drag racers were the first to figure out how to use its strengths and overcome its shortcomings. Ati powerglide superglide 4 drag racing transmission. Secure first at servo using 38 x 1 allen set screw supplied with kit.
The twospeed powerglide is beloved by drag racers because of its light weight, simplicity and durability. Ringless vasco powerglide this very durable powerglide transmission is designed and built for applications in the 1200 2000 horsepower area. How to troubleshoot a slipping powerglide it still runs. Pdf powerglide transmission handbook download full pdf. Our sfi case power glides start with either a reid 1pc or modular casebell, jw continue reading. Automatic transmission, forward shift pattern, full manual valve body, chevy, powerglide, 1. The powerglide transmission, produced by general motors during the 1950s and into the early 1970s, had a 2speed automatic gearbox and used a hydraulicoperated torque converter. May 31, 2011 in this tech article gm hightech performance follows along as century transmission builds a twospeed gm powerglide trans for our 1995 chevy camaro drag car gm hightech performance magazine.
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