TH400 transbrake - which one?

[chris718]

hang tight ill put one together in a few weeks

 

[norbs]

If you get more orders for this, will there be a price break?

 

[quickt]

lonnie for what its worth we tested one back to back and the results were impressive.steve is vey intelligent but the 2nd gear apply releases faster period.just look at how it works,and youll understand my point.there is no direct drum to exhaust .the timing is not controlled by rear band exhaust but direct clutch exhaust .you can leave the band on for 2 seconds after you dump the brake and it wont effect release as the front carrier is stationary when the forward clutch pack is drivinf the rear ring gear.how is your corroboration with fb going?anyhow brake is 489.00 includes external pressure adjustment if desired(an industry first)the shortest path to apply the direct clutch,including the griner as we use the reverse passage and block the high on the support.includes 2nd return spring assembly and piston,solid teflon seal rings for the support and pump and technical info. description from website : Competition reverse pattern full manual valve body with "Pro Tree" transmission brake.This one of a kind CNC machined transmission brake uses the intermediate clutch pack and rear band to apply the brake giving the user the fastest release available.Period.

There is more to a TH400 VB than just the brake release. The griner is fast enough to redlight on a pro-tree not sure why you would need anything faster. The griner has a the best 3rd gear feed dont see how 3rd feed can be done with a cast iron VB any better. Solenoid works flawless. More TH-400 racers that race thier car for money use a Griner brake period. I am sure you make a great 400 brake but I have seen none any better than the Griner.

 

[chris718]

lonnie im sure you know i understand that principle.this should be apparent to you based on the amount of technical information i have shared with you.the greiner was number one in my book until i decided to take my original design to the next level. and i am sure i have accomplished my mission of using the reverse side of the support to engage the direct drum.but i will say it again/my direct passage is shorter and consists of less than 4 square inches of area from the manual valve to the clutch drum.the griener uses the factory direct passage,i use reverse.that is why he recommends filling the case with epoxy to improve third gear even with his most expensive valve bodies.ask him or forward him this information.i would guarantee mine has the shortest direct path as i have seen all other designs already.third applies before the shifter is fully engaged in the high detent,this is where all others have come up short ,and when you apply the brake or reverse there is instant engagement even with 160 psi of line

 

[ttypewhite]

the beauty of the T400 is manually shifting the car with a transbrake. It added a whole new meaning to the term fun factor for me. Especailly on the street. No overdrive sucks but such is life.

 

[norbs]

the beauty of the T400 is manually shifting the car with a transbrake. It added a whole new meaning to the term fun factor for me. Especailly on the street. No overdrive sucks but such is life.

They make overdrives that bolt on the 400, that is not a problem, just are a bit expensive.

 

[quickt]

lonnie im sure you know i understand that principle.this should be apparent to you based on the amount of technical information i have shared with you.the greiner was number one in my book until i decided to take my original design to the next level. and i am sure i have accomplished my mission of using the reverse side of the support to engage the direct drum.but i will say it again/my direct passage is shorter and consists of less than 4 square inches of area from the manual valve to the clutch drum.the griener uses the factory direct passage,i use reverse.that is why he recommends filling the case with epoxy to improve third gear even with his most expensive valve bodies.ask him or forward him this information.i would guarantee mine has the shortest direct path as i have seen all other designs already.third applies before the shifter is fully engaged in the high detent,this is where all others have come up short ,and when you apply the brake or reverse there is instant engagement even with 160 psi of line

The case passage is filled to remove air accumulation. The feed is directly over the port. This problem affects all the TH400 brakes that I have seen. A good builder can fix this. I do think that it is great that you have taken your VB to the next level and I am sure it is everything that you say it is. I will be more than glad to say that your brake is the best available when time proves to me that it is.

 

[PhilM]

I really like my hipsters... quick as all hell... no problems

Phil

 

[ttypewhite]

They make overdrives that bolt on the 400, that is not a problem, just are a bit expensive.

Definately not worth it. Too heavy and it eats some more hp. Better off with that tranny that chris718 sells with the overdrive in it. That T400 would cost well over $4500 by time you got it in the car. You need tranny, converter, shifter, dipstick, tranny mount, Gear vendors unit, specail drive shaft and another driveshaft loop because the 200R4 and the T400 are not the same. No thanks, just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[yullose]

I've been driving around a few weeks now on my TH400 conversion...
I don't miss OD at all... I just find myself driving more sensible and not speeding anymore.

 

[LUCKY1313]

So is the 400 eating any more horsepower than the 200s are. Looks like it would add a lot of drag. I guess after you get to the power level that breaks the 200 it dont matter you have no choice but just wandering.



Criss718, do you have a good break that works this good in the 4L80e, I keep thinking about this one. I need that OD, to many highway runs.


Jess

 

[PaCemkr86]

I've been driving around a few weeks now on my TH400 conversion...
I don't miss OD at all... I just find myself driving more sensible and not speeding anymore.

are u running a 275-60-15 "28x9" street tire?