What Transmission to use????

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 10:13 AM

I am looking at swapping in an auto by the end of the year and have found a couple choices.

I know I can get the 4R70W and 5R55S already. But I was looking at a TH 400 or a Power Glide. I know both are Chevy Trans. but they can build these things to handle more than I could ever throw at it and make them more streetable than the 4R70W. I am looking at a TH 400 with Transbrake, Lock up converter, and Overdrive.

The only questions is go with the Power Glide which is a 2 speed, Low and High gear or TH 400 with 3 forward gears and overdrive and Lock up.

acmillr · July 9th, 2008, 10:15 AM

I am going with a C4 myself..........

06VistaBlueGT · July 9th, 2008, 10:21 AM

I was just having a similar discussion at the drag strip last week. The discussion was about my friends S10 pickup iwth a 350 that is running 13.20's. He was talking with some veteran racers about a powerglide and they told him unless his truck weighs under 2800lbs to stay away from it. As for your other choices, they are all good I believe. I am interested in your decision and how well it works since I am considering this swap as well.

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 10:26 AM

The C4 is only rated at 700 HP and that is there built up one. The TH400 is rated for 1500 HP. The PG rated for 2500 HP.

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 10:41 AM

haha TH400 rated for 1500 HP with Trans Brake and everything to install except shifter for $3,074. This will be my end of the year project.

forensicsteve · July 9th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Have you ruled out FB Performance? Think mine is rate at around 1100 crank. Happy with their product, but no idea how it compares to others mentioned. Would think you would want something at least as strong as mine.

06VistaBlueGT · July 9th, 2008, 11:17 AM

I'm curious. What else is required to install an auto into a car that started out as a stick? For example, are there any electronics required?

acmillr · July 9th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged

The C4 is only rated at 700 HP and that is there built up one. The TH400 is rated for 1500 HP. The PG rated for 2500 HP.

The C4 is not as parasitic either, and I have seen the C4 go well beyond 700HP.....

forensicsteve · July 9th, 2008, 11:41 AM

What else is required to install an auto into a car that started out as a stick

For my car's conversion was very easy

It was a 5 speed manual. The OEM electrical wires & connector were retained for electrical functions and the computer from the stick-shift transmission was used.

06VistaBlueGT · July 9th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by forensicsteve

For my car's conversion was very easy

It was a 5 speed manual. The OEM electrical wires & connector were retained for electrical functions and the computer from the stick-shift transmission was used.

So, there were no harnesses to buy or anything? Pretty much just plug n play?

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 12:49 PM

It coms with a solinoid driver that you connect to the trans and hook up 1 power wire to it.

I am sure they have stronger C4's but that is wht they rate theres at.

The TH400 is rated at 1500 HP but can easily be updated with a different sprag and center shaft to make it hold 2500 HP but I don't need that much.

AnimalCrackers · July 9th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by 05mustang_kb_charged

The TH400 is rated at 1500 HP but can easily be updated with a different sprag and center shaft to make it hold 2500 HP but I don't need that much.

I'd certainly hope you don't need that much...

forensicsteve · July 9th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Bet his car ends up with at least 1000 hp. The motor build alone is amazing. I want to see it reach its full potential...mid 9s maybe.

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 05:42 PM

haha, steve I have some new stuff up my sleeve....that is why I am looking for a transmission to handle it. I hope maybe 1000 hp maybe a little more.

06VistaGT · July 9th, 2008, 05:45 PM

that would be awesome. These are strictly drag transmissions right, not very streetable?

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 05:46 PM

they are for limited street use...but with my car only getting 13.5 mpg on the highway and 7.8 mpg in town with the new tune I don't think it will see much street use anymore.

2006GTARPD3 · July 9th, 2008, 06:04 PM

hehe.....whats your DD KB?

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 06:07 PM

a 2007 Nissan Titan....my wifes truck, I drop her off at work anyway so I will just drive it around. I may have to drive it 3 days a week Friday,Saturday, and Sunday she doesn't work so 3 days a week for the car won't be to bad.

07stanggt · July 9th, 2008, 06:08 PM

his daily driver is a 77 volskwagon beetle. 56rwhp and 23rwtq. gets 79.5 miles to the gallon becuase it will coast 5 miles on flat surface.

05mustang_TT_charged · July 9th, 2008, 06:09 PM

haha, I want a Prius!!!

July 9th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#1
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	What Transmission to use???? I am looking at swapping in an auto by the end of the year and have found a couple choices. I know I can get the 4R70W and 5R55S already. But I was looking at a TH 400 or a Power Glide. I know both are Chevy Trans. but they can build these things to handle more than I could ever throw at it and make them more streetable than the 4R70W. I am looking at a TH 400 with Transbrake, Lock up converter, and Overdrive. The only questions is go with the Power Glide which is a 2 speed, Low and High gear or TH 400 with 3 forward gears and overdrive and Lock up. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#2
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	I am going with a C4 myself.......... __________________

July 9th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#4
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	The C4 is only rated at 700 HP and that is there built up one. The TH400 is rated for 1500 HP. The PG rated for 2500 HP. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#5
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha TH400 rated for 1500 HP with Trans Brake and everything to install except shifter for $3,074. This will be my end of the year project. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#11
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	It coms with a solinoid driver that you connect to the trans and hook up 1 power wire to it. I am sure they have stronger C4's but that is wht they rate theres at. The TH400 is rated at 1500 HP but can easily be updated with a different sprag and center shaft to make it hold 2500 HP but I don't need that much. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#3
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was just having a similar discussion at the drag strip last week. The discussion was about my friends S10 pickup iwth a 350 that is running 13.20's. He was talking with some veteran racers about a powerglide and they told him unless his truck weighs under 2800lbs to stay away from it. As for your other choices, they are all good I believe. I am interested in your decision and how well it works since I am considering this swap as well.

July 9th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#6
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	Have you ruled out FB Performance? Think mine is rate at around 1100 crank. Happy with their product, but no idea how it compares to others mentioned. Would think you would want something at least as strong as mine.

July 9th, 2008, 11:17 AM	#7
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm curious. What else is required to install an auto into a car that started out as a stick? For example, are there any electronics required?

July 9th, 2008, 02:22 PM	#13
forensicsteve Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,283 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bet his car ends up with at least 1000 hp. The motor build alone is amazing. I want to see it reach its full potential...mid 9s maybe.

July 9th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#14
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha, steve I have some new stuff up my sleeve....that is why I am looking for a transmission to handle it. I hope maybe 1000 hp maybe a little more. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#15
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	that would be awesome. These are strictly drag transmissions right, not very streetable? __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

July 9th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#16
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	they are for limited street use...but with my car only getting 13.5 mpg on the highway and 7.8 mpg in town with the new tune I don't think it will see much street use anymore. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#17
2006GTARPD3 Golf Pencil Kawk Juggler 2006 Mustang GT 509RWHP/450RWT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	hehe.....whats your DD KB? __________________ Procharger D-1SC Kit - Pypes O/R H - FRPP Stingers Team Ricer GT Co-Founder

July 9th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#18
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	a 2007 Nissan Titan....my wifes truck, I drop her off at work anyway so I will just drive it around. I may have to drive it 3 days a week Friday,Saturday, and Sunday she doesn't work so 3 days a week for the car won't be to bad. __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

July 9th, 2008, 06:08 PM	#19
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	his daily driver is a 77 volskwagon beetle. 56rwhp and 23rwtq. gets 79.5 miles to the gallon becuase it will coast 5 miles on flat surface.

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July 9th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#20
05mustang_TT_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 10.32@137.70 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,774 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha, I want a Prius!!! __________________ 350 rwhp and 310 rwtq at 6000 rpms through stock exhaust system 326 cubic inches of Twin Turbocharged hell will be running soon Tuned by Wes @ TPS

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