TH400 vs Powerglide! Why, When, Who, How, and Why! ...What?

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  • @SniderTron3000
    @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +16

    It should go without saying this is for stock style transmissions. You can build a TurboGlide(2 speed TH400) with a 1.60 low gear and a 1.0 high gear. The biggest complaint with a PG is the rpm drop.

  • @dallasdelano8235
    @dallasdelano8235 4 роки тому +18

    haha baited us with the intro.

  • @rodneyf.9595
    @rodneyf.9595 4 роки тому +1

    Totally agree with you on weight - gear - power , and what length track or so on the street your running.
    Great video thanks for your time and consideration on this subject ! 👍

  • @CravingClassics
    @CravingClassics 2 роки тому +1

    With good torque , high stall , the glide built right does really well ! Very situational , lots of good info 👍

  • @Ghost6.2
    @Ghost6.2 4 роки тому +1

    Power-glides are the best transmissions for people wanting to go fast everyone will say the truck is way to heavy for a power-glide if your converter is spec correctly and gear that truck could fly you could cut a way better 60’ and cutting off in you 1/8 mile and would make your 1/4 drop but never the less can’t go wrong with either transmission

  • @HeadFlowInc
    @HeadFlowInc 4 роки тому +5

    #1 Powerglide is for light weight vehicles

    • @anthonypesqueira7540
      @anthonypesqueira7540 2 роки тому

      Very true. I used a PG again a big block in my 65 impala and I killed it fast. I'm going to a th400.

  • @andy347495
    @andy347495 4 роки тому +3

    Haha you totally got me. I thought that was the extended cab truck.

  • @vandersgarage4682
    @vandersgarage4682 4 роки тому +11

    Don't know why anyone would recommend a manual for someone that pretty much does nothing but drag racing. Autos will ALWAYS be faster on the drag strip. Save the manual trans for road courses.

    • @Sheariff
      @Sheariff 2 роки тому

      well the reason for that is, both the TH400 and Powerglide are EXTREMLEY durable and they were built for durability. second off, its a whole lot less complex to just run a standard shifter and also its less to break compared to an auto.

    • @vandersgarage4682
      @vandersgarage4682 2 роки тому +1

      @@Sheariff both trans you mentioned are auto's. Your comment makes no sense in response to mine.

  • @kpeeks
    @kpeeks 4 роки тому

    I don't blame you on NOT manual swapping Goldie. It comes down to the weight vs power. Most of the LS manual options are more for cars and not our bricks!
    Would I love to bang gears? Damn right, but not for the cost and possible carnage it causes.

  • @jameskeen1492
    @jameskeen1492 4 роки тому +4

    Should get one of those 9 speed autos

  • @nickk8508
    @nickk8508 4 роки тому

    I can answer the ? for everyone why no stick shift in your builds no one can shift as consistently as an automatic trans and before someone says my uncle my cousin or who ever is a bad mother with a stick I understand that but what I am saying is with an automatic it shits at 5,500 every time with a stick you mite think you shift at 5,500 but by the time you shit it it mite be at 5,600 or 5,700 or even fall down on rpms an automatic shifts the same rpm all the time keep up the good work man I love watching your channel

  • @Steven-re7xt
    @Steven-re7xt Рік тому

    Hi hi all I know is the old man and i go fishing. And I tend to hover over a shift point... He would holler "shift" dummy and the "thump" came... (shift to high)and he was satisfied.

  • @TrashPandaGarageOfficial
    @TrashPandaGarageOfficial 4 роки тому

    Bro, a notch build would be sick!!!
    Always loved the 4 eyes notches!
    I've thought about building a sleeper notch for awhile now.....

  • @cadillacwrench
    @cadillacwrench 4 роки тому +1

    Build A 4L65E Right with all new bushings and check all the clearance's and you will have a transmission that will work great and last.

  • @chriskubond6314
    @chriskubond6314 4 роки тому +2

    Got me good on the intro lol. Nice one

  • @theredwedge9446
    @theredwedge9446 2 роки тому

    I think I remember something about the powerglide being not that parasitic. On a lighter vehicle.... it may be a little better for building boost.

  • @joshuasalois4940
    @joshuasalois4940 4 роки тому +1

    Who, what, when, where, why, how? Make that truck run right finally

  • @Darkeiser.7
    @Darkeiser.7 4 роки тому +1

    Serious question. So would a turbo 400 work in a heavy car? One thats like 3526lbs. Or just go with a 4l80e?

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, it would work great. I believe ATI recommends a PG in vehicles less than 3300 pounds

  • @jamieschneeberger2284
    @jamieschneeberger2284 3 роки тому

    Hi, i build a 1971 Nova with an 650 hp 496 big block and 3.73 rear. what you prefere for the 1/4 Mile a th-400 or a Powerglide?

  • @amperformance1
    @amperformance1 4 роки тому

    Never really heard of too many people running power glides in trucks, it’s usually 80e vs th400

  • @Altered76
    @Altered76 4 роки тому +2

    Don't forget power consumption. TH400 consumes considerably more hp vs a Glide. So with a lighter car that obviously you are seeking to be faster with the Glide offers more power to the ground.

  • @CarsnStuff
    @CarsnStuff 3 роки тому

    im considering getting a powerglid for my 1955 gmc truck mostly just because theres one not far from me for pretty cheap thats freshly rebuilt. but its not a drag or race truck. just an old truck i wanna get driving. maybe something for getting to and from town in thats just getting an older truck back on the road. I've heard tons of stuff both good and bad about them. im still looking around my area though. just looking for some of the cheaper options which at the moment seems to be that power glide. Wonder how it would do in a truck like that haha.

  • @forrestscofield2803
    @forrestscofield2803 2 роки тому

    How about powerglide in a 84 s10?

  • @mackeralkingjr9601
    @mackeralkingjr9601 3 роки тому

    What would you recommend for a 3rd gen camaro with 5.3L ls like cam and maybe boost or cam n/a with a bottle. Th400 or powerglide?

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  3 роки тому +1

      Sloppy Stage 2, BTR Stage 2, really any stage 2 cam. VS Racing billet 7875, 4l80e if you want to street drive the hell out of it, TH400 if you want to be a little more race focused or around town hot rod

    • @mackeralkingjr9601
      @mackeralkingjr9601 3 роки тому

      @@SniderTron3000 ok nice thank you for the info man! 👍 I really appreciate it bro thanks!

  • @_cfoster9278
    @_cfoster9278 4 роки тому

    Just get that Th400 built correctly and you would be in love with that setup. That 80e just put together right with a shift kit woulda been badass lol. , that’s the perfect combo you have already and will be just fine in the future even with more power.

  • @smokey210210
    @smokey210210 3 роки тому

    Do you have any idea how I could hook up the kick down on th400.with drive by wire

  • @DenaliNxgro
    @DenaliNxgro 2 роки тому

    I’m thinking of going a 4.8 with a turbo 4:11:1 gear ratio and a th400 with a full size truck would that be good or no?

  • @aaalalh293
    @aaalalh293 4 роки тому +1

    I am waiting for the build videos 😓😓

  • @tpnxl
    @tpnxl 3 роки тому

    can someone explain why the majority of fast American drag vehicles with Powerglides and TH400s are not getting destroyed by those with "modern" 8 or 10 speed automatics? Is torque multiplication that much of an advantage?

  • @budd2018
    @budd2018 4 роки тому +3

    I only have one question now..
    Josh, why don't you put a power glide in the truck?

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +2

      Because I'm a hack lol

    • @budd2018
      @budd2018 4 роки тому +1

      @@SniderTron3000 Dude, when you get some free time, which I know is rare with kids,cars and a lovely wife ((trust me I know)) you should make a video with a title that makes absolutely no sense to the actual video, that way we can troll all the people commenting on the video without watching it.
      Also, whens the rx7 first drive video coming?

    • @scottwright5358
      @scottwright5358 4 роки тому

      @@SniderTron3000 hack!

  • @LifeWithWildBill
    @LifeWithWildBill Рік тому

    How good did that converter work

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  Рік тому

      Was it the Jegs converter in this video? It had a lot more slip than I would've liked

  • @derekmartin1852
    @derekmartin1852 4 роки тому

    When are you going to insulate that shop? Winter is around the corner....

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +4

      Probably in March once it warms up again lol

  • @lloydprickel3565
    @lloydprickel3565 4 роки тому +2

    Power glide should work good for james brown gonna be a light car

  • @tomrose6292
    @tomrose6292 3 роки тому

    My glide is in my 95 s10.with about 550 at the crank , running 385" of chevy sb happiness the trk weighs 2995.ya think the glide is good for that?. wandering because I have a 700r on stand by.

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  3 роки тому

      It should be good, depending on what you want.

    • @tomrose6292
      @tomrose6292 3 роки тому

      @@SniderTron3000 just a hot lil street ride..it's 13.7 to1 and solid roller motor.with just over .600 lift with wp cast iron heads..however I think it just cracked a ring gear.or torque converter is failing

  • @jeremyeubanks2387
    @jeremyeubanks2387 4 роки тому +1

    Mechanical advantage can be a serious disadvantage

  • @paulmullins4439
    @paulmullins4439 4 роки тому

    Great video enjoy watching keep the great work

  • @matthewkoenig5133
    @matthewkoenig5133 3 роки тому

    What k member for the transmission did u use

  • @kenmaylin4744
    @kenmaylin4744 3 роки тому

    since when does a powerglide have any drivability issues? do these people not realize that for a long time the powerglide was the only automatic transmission gm made?

  • @gloriamaletta8667
    @gloriamaletta8667 4 роки тому

    The weight of the truck with a powerglides 1st gear ratio would make the launch softer l could be wrong and depending on rearend gearing I'm thinking a 3.06 first gear in a 700r4 would be even better for something heavy and a overdrive with a lockup converter for street driving would really save gas and wear and tear on the engine at highway speeds not a big deal at 45 or 50mph but at 65 to 75mph it would make a big difference for cruising using 1,2,3 gears for drag racing using 4 gear and the lockup converter for cruising above 55mph but the powerglide with a high stall converter with 3.73 -4.10 gearing in a car that is 3400 pounds or under should be consistent helping you with launching so you don't have excessive wheel spin off the line of the two cars shown the truck appears to be more streetable the RX7 is more of a drag car weekend cruiser fun car both are nice l really like the truck from my experience heavy vehicles don't have near the traction problems 4000+ pounds that cars that are 2500-3500 pounds have

  • @CarlosGomez-um6im
    @CarlosGomez-um6im 4 роки тому

    Update on s10 ?

  • @james10739
    @james10739 4 роки тому

    Why haven't you put one of those 4l60E's back in

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому

      Now that there is an idea lol

    • @james10739
      @james10739 4 роки тому

      @@SniderTron3000 those bulletproof 4l60s

  • @kevinjennische8209
    @kevinjennische8209 4 роки тому

    Well said!!! Josh

  • @jimo2627
    @jimo2627 4 роки тому

    Great information👍

  • @1low_stepside
    @1low_stepside 4 роки тому

    There’s a whole complete foxbody in some junk where I live

  • @derekv275
    @derekv275 4 роки тому

    I'd love to have a truck like that

  • @doctordifferentialspeedsho9506
    @doctordifferentialspeedsho9506 4 роки тому

    Good explanation!

  • @hitmann8420021
    @hitmann8420021 4 роки тому

    Makes sense

  • @trickyricky12147
    @trickyricky12147 4 роки тому

    Ha you got me on the intro!

  • @cemetery76
    @cemetery76 4 роки тому

    My truck has a manual, it’s not a bad idea

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +4

      For my personal preference, its a bad idea. I like manuals in smaller sporty cars that handle well. Or dump trucks. Dump trucks are a lot of fun to drive lol

  • @harrysatin5110
    @harrysatin5110 4 роки тому

    My coworker ran a small block powerglide in his 69 Chevelle dominated but he ran street light to street light. This was back in 80’s. Time to build a 6.0 L for Goldy turbo 400 is ready for that💪🏼

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 4 роки тому

    Great job 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @smdt79
    @smdt79 4 роки тому

    hell yeah

  • @juiced71
    @juiced71 4 роки тому +1

    Yeah F them sticks! Haha

  • @hueroski
    @hueroski 2 роки тому

    Manual transmissions are for people that like second place

  • @jrespinoza5314
    @jrespinoza5314 4 роки тому

    Hey I just received my shit I order from you midnight crew I love it 🤙🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @nsboost
    @nsboost 4 роки тому

    I just built a powerglide and put that and a customer PTC converter in my s475 5.3 trans am. Best choice I ever made
    I went from a jegs stall with a th350 to this... from 16 psi to 12 psi.. I went a half a second faster in the 8th and 4mph faster. WITH LESS BOOST!
    But I agree a glide doesn’t belong in that truck... you need the gear advantage.
    I’m starting my own channel man!. Watching you grow motivated me to start recording and share. Check me out bro! 👊

  • @atsidis
    @atsidis 4 роки тому

    Keep up the great work... What happen to jacks engine? agree with autos in the rigs... Manual you will break everything duo to the shock on every part...

  • @joeymcquilkin3670
    @joeymcquilkin3670 4 роки тому +1

    YOU TELL EM TRONNNNNNN LOL 😂! Straight leanin on these idiots lololllllollll
    I wana see Goldie and James finished and let’s get some pulls!

  • @r32stro
    @r32stro 4 роки тому

    So legit what's wrong with having a dogbox sequential? The whole "Never Ever " thing has me confused personally I'll never have a turbo400 or powerglide no offense but wayyy down here in New Orleans only douchebags have em plus I like being able to do what ever drift 1/2 mile 1/4 mile roll racer God I love roll racing so in that case h pattern Nd dog box sequential are the only options for me but hey legit question for ya...

    • @SniderTron3000
      @SniderTron3000  4 роки тому +1

      Nothing is wrong with it at all. Just this truck will never have them because it doesn't fit the purpose of the truck.

    • @r32stro
      @r32stro 4 роки тому

      @@SniderTron3000 so basically just 1/4 mile is the goal you never wanna come to like Tx2k "Basically the super bowl of street racing" and run it out there or in the airstrip half mile races ? Not hating at all just a question cause as much as I love drag racing and idk if way up there if you've ever heard of almonaster which is a road in new Orleans and it's one of the biggest street racing spots in the US, but I personally like to be able to do w/e

  • @KarKamp
    @KarKamp 4 роки тому

    Their sure as shit is a right answer and it's GM only.. lol

  • @MrBReal-xc7qm
    @MrBReal-xc7qm 4 роки тому +2

    this is really sad that you have to explain the differences in the transmissions , but to each their own road.

  • @jasond5042
    @jasond5042 4 роки тому

    Yo

  • @scottwright5358
    @scottwright5358 4 роки тому +6

    Trucks to heavy for a glide. You won't like it