85 T Type 500 plus hp, 500 plus tq, turbo 400 with trans brake 3200 stall 3.42 rear with 275/60 MT drag radials. First going to track in spring of 2008. Let me know what you think. THANKS
85 T Type 500 plus hp, 500 plus tq, turbo 400 with trans brake 3200 stall 3.42 rear with 275/60 MT drag radials. First going to track in spring of 2008. Let me know what you think. THANKS
The motor was built to be a street/strip setup with most of its time spent on the street. The wife and I love going to midwest events with the car. This is why a pump gas freindly motor with less than 600 h.p. . All old school, flat tappet, aluminum heads 64 c.c. 200 port,2.05/1.60 valves roller rockers, stud girdle ect. ect. Good internals very solid and dependable. Makes peak power and tq. at under 6000 rpm. Will most likley stay with the 3.42s for drivabillity. Rear has lowers with relocation brackets,edelbrock uppers,stock springs 3 way adj. shocks,aburn pro moser axles,arp studs,summit cover w/girdle. Built turbo 400 w/trans break. Just your standard street car for most of us.
A street car really needs OD imoFor a street car, Id run a 3.73. But I think it would run better with a 4.11
A 200-4R would be a more effective option imo. GV is not overdriven as much. I believe its 22% and you will need a shorter driveshaft. The 200 is 33% overdriven and you will gain over 10% in 1st (2.76:1 vs 2.48:1) where you need it. It wont cost anymore either since the GV is $2500 . There are plenty of guys on here who would be happy to build you a strong 200-4R for the same price or less as a GV installed. Not to mention you could sell your 400. The only downside is the converter wont spline onto the 200. Id still go with a 200 though. You will save weight and gain performance over the 400/GV setup.Thanks for the input. I have thought about a gear vendors overdrive for next winters project. I have a couple of friends that are street rodders with high h.p. motors running this setup now and they all love it. THANKS