q8stang

is any one runnign a power glide on thier mustang? or have any info on 5 speed to power glide swap where can i find all the parts i need and how to you connect neutral safety switch to them?

any info aprreciated

RHuckster

OK, why would anyone want to convert to a 2 speed slip-o-matic GM tranny?

Rick

symonds86

they are light, can be built to handle alot of power, alot of drag racers use them as well as dirt track guys

capri debris

Because they are about the only thing out there that can handle 1000+ HP. I have a buddy who's building a 1200 hp turbo 408 Mustang who I just helped install a glide into.

q8stang

what kinds of parts did you guys need? and if possible can i get some links please
and did the glide you use have trans brake?

91mm408

well I am the one that Capri is speaking of.. RHuckster: Unless you were born yesterday the powerglide has been in more fast cars than Jenna Jameson has **** videos... As Symonds86 said they handle alot of power and can be found in many Drag radial, outlaw 10.5 cars and such... No other trans will handle those power levels especialy above 1000hp.. reliably.. Aside a G-force, Bruno, Lenco style trans....

Q8stang: Really you will need a glide with a JW bellhousing for a SBF, JW "the wheel" Flexplate, you can use stock cross member, but will need a 1 inch spacer, crank adapter so you can run a GM style converter, Shifter with a neutral saftey switch built in (Hurst QUarter Stick)...to name most...

Personally unless you have a different vehicle not listed in your sig a glide is prolly not for you...

q8stang

actually im in the process of building my car right now i got the engine and trans out and starting with suspension and in month ill decide which 351w based block i want then the transmission and i decided on the power glide is there a web site that sells the parts you got?

Portmaster

A Proline 5500 Powerglide can handle 3000 hp, In a light car making big power it's gets you into 1-1 ratio much quicker without needless shifts. It allows you to pretty much skip low gear and use the converter like a rubber band.

91mm408

http://www.racewithjw.com/ will get you your flexplate, Crank adapter, and Bellhousing or Complete Transmission

you can buy a Hurst shifter or whatever shifter you like and buy you transmission and converter from whomever you choose...

Almost forgot, you will then need a driveshaft as well.. How much power you trying to make??

q8stang

as of right now im thinking 408 or 427 with tfs hight ports and either single or twin turbos im not god so i cant tell hoe much i will be making but that's the mods that i will be getting.. who makes the drive shafts? do i have to get a custom one? and as for converter what size are you running?