JW ultra bell question?

dodgefever · 05-17-2012, 10:20 PM

hi fellas, thinking about running a powerglide in my 71 dart bracket car. when using the ultra bell, does the starter bolt as factory, in relation to the block and the headers? just want to make sure I don't buy a 600 dollar set of headers, only to find that the ultra bell has moved the starter in position to hit them. Engine is a small block chryser, thanks.

jmcarter · 05-18-2012, 04:47 AM

Starter location and attachment is the same, you just may have to shim differently for correct flywheel engagement. Had this setup on my W2 powered chassis Avenger. In a low power heavy car though just be prepared for the car to ET slower but suspect you already know that.

rickseeman · 05-18-2012, 01:02 PM

I know it costs money, and money is tight right now, but figure out a way to get the case too. You will be glad you did.

dodgefever · 05-18-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Starter location and attachment is the same, you just may have to shim differently for correct flywheel engagement. Had this setup on my W2 powered chassis Avenger. In a low power heavy car though just be prepared for the car to ET slower but suspect you already know that.

yes sir, I've been told about a possible slow down. I suspect the car should weigh around 2900 or 3000 lbs with me in it. engine will be a 408 ci roller motor, with well prepped aluminum heads, and around 12.5.1 compression. I'm shooting for around 550 horsepower, and 6.50 to 6.70 ET's in the 1/8th. Hopefully, with a good converter, this combo will be enough to keep the glide in it's "happy spot" and work well for me. thanks for the information.

05-17-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
dodgefever Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JW ultra bell question? hi fellas, thinking about running a powerglide in my 71 dart bracket car. when using the ultra bell, does the starter bolt as factory, in relation to the block and the headers? just want to make sure I don't buy a 600 dollar set of headers, only to find that the ultra bell has moved the starter in position to hit them. Engine is a small block chryser, thanks.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,707 Times in 853 Posts	Re: JW ultra bell question? Starter location and attachment is the same, you just may have to shim differently for correct flywheel engagement. Had this setup on my W2 powered chassis Avenger. In a low power heavy car though just be prepared for the car to ET slower but suspect you already know that. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Last edited by jmcarter; 05-18-2012 at 04:51 AM.

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rickseeman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 121 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: JW ultra bell question? I know it costs money, and money is tight right now, but figure out a way to get the case too. You will be glad you did.