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11-29-2019, 09:03 PM | #11 |
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That's right . At least I don't have to take them to Camping World ..yet!
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WELL- I’ve never been accused of being snobby before, that I know of. And I have absolutely no idea who Dano is if he isn’t cuffing anybody. I am just trying to to help somebody I don’t know make the correct transmission choice. I think I might be qualified to make that suggestion. You I don’t know about. So you can kiss my snobby but.
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Ding Ding Ding we have a winner. Have it with a turbo spline. BP
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Guys need to keep in mind that not every single stock class racer may be willing to spend $6,000+ on name built TH-200 or Pro Trans that is built to withstand a big block. I've priced both for my own car. I run a lightweight TH-350 in my car and find it hard to justify the added cost vs. the little gain in E.T. Personally, I see lots of other areas where that kind of money could be better spent. One could install top-of-the-line ignition and fuel systems, plus a data logger for that kind of money and probably have a few bucks left over. Just my .02.
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1) In your first post, you mention 5:14 rear gear. That's a bunch of rear gear for a car that should hit 125 MPH. You are going to need a really good BBC. 2) You stated that you already have the converter. The converter should be the last thing you buy, built to the finished engine/transmission/rear gear/tire combination. 3) There is a lot more to converters than stall. "K" factor, lock up potential, plus fin and stator design are all factors in the converters performance. 4) If you already have a real Kilgore, you already have an "expensive" transmission. 5) If you are looking at Coan, you are looking at an "expensive" transmission. 6) If your transmission was just open and your transmission guy could not tell what ratio was in it...well to be blunt, you need a better transmission guy. 7) If you have a real Kilgore, he has multiple ratios available. Disclaimer: These are my opinions and not be confused with facts or snobbishness.
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Not for nothing with the combo you're running you better adjust your budget or change combos. The price of a TH-200 is going to be one of your lesser expenses.
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1) car runs 122 mph with old converter 2) Converter matched to all you've mentioned 3) Above my pay grade right now 4) This I know 5) Coan is on the way (when referring to "expensive" I consider $ 6500.00 and up to be expensive) 6) You are correct 7) Again, you are correct Disclaimer: When advised to get rid of my Motorhome Transmission, yes I considered that "snobby". Most of the replies I got were considerate/helpful as yours was. |
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It happens to be true, and just an extension of someone else's point . Peace brother, and happy holidays.
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Remember sec0nd gear is important in heavy car too. 3600 lb bbc wi 815 hp 2.75 low helped.
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