[Bill Harris]

A glide would probably be a good change for an 1/8 mile bracket car. With a three speed you are probably barely getting into high gear before the finish line, pretty much a waste of gear. A 1.76 glide is going to help your hook just by reducing the overall ratio in first gear, from a 2.48*4.56=11.31 to a 1.76*4.56=8.03, which is a LOT of difference. Your 60's might not be better, but they will likely be a lot more consistant, and that seems to be the name of the game. A glide is also lighter than a TH400 and you don't need a $3000 trans either. A properly built basic box with a stock 1.76 gearset, steel hub, hardened input shaft, good soft parts and a good transbrake will easily hold up against that 406. Put a deep pan on it and keep it cool.

I ran the Koni SP1 shocks on the front of my stocker for years set as loose as they would go. My 60's have always been all over the place. Last spring I put on a set of Calvert's new front shocks and it made a HUGE difference in my 60's. Much more consistant and at least 2 hundreths better than before. Best $100 I ever spent.

Good luck!