Cobra Transformation...

**TooFast98Cobra** · 12-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Reid case, the best!

**biminiLX** · 12-21-2010, 01:50 PM

Oh yeah, was drooling over it at the shop :)
I was hoping after enough beers Mike would trade me for my AOD
-J

**Mater** · 12-21-2010, 02:08 PM

Nice MIKE

**Wolfpack Speed** · 12-21-2010, 05:59 PM

Sorry J! Thanks guys!

**speedracer** · 12-21-2010, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed

Some pics of the glide before I bolt it up...

Ummm where is the clutch pedal and shifter?

**Wolfpack Speed** · 12-21-2010, 07:56 PM

U sound like Rat Fink!

**97LaserRed** · 12-21-2010, 08:07 PM

that is one sexy transmission!

**speedracer** · 12-21-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed

U sound like Rat Fink!

I could never own an auto...

**TooFast98Cobra** · 12-21-2010, 11:53 PM

Hey Mike I have two of something and you can use the one on your car. It will fill that pass. bag hole. lol we can trade for a can of race gas or gear lube or whatever.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 05-24-2011, 12:27 AM

Ok, I'm really sick and tired of my money pit just sitting around and collecting dust. I will not give up on this car and I am determined to get my pile of junk down the track this year. I have been consumed with running my business and taking care of my customers, but I need to get my junk together.

The glide will work but it will take a lot of testing and tuning to get the correct combo together. I want to get into radial racing but I don't have the time or money to build the kind of combo it takes to compete. I have laid the foundation with the chassis work that has been done to my car but now is not the time and there is plenty of time to grow into the car down the road. I have been 10.0's @ 140 with my old 6 speed manual terminator and I am considering putting the car together with a manual just to go have some fun and get down the damn track! I love stick racing and totally enjoy putting a hurtin on a drive train just to run a number!

My question is, does anyone have any real racing experience with the T56 Magnum transmission? I can pulley the car to keep it within the power ratings of the tranny or just run it till it explodes, but I'm looking for as much feedback as possible! There are other tranny options out there but I'm curious about the Magnum for several reasons and I cant find anyone making power that is actually racing the car!

Either way it's been too long for me and I cant take it anymore, I need my 1/4 mile fix

**TooFast98Cobra** · 05-24-2011, 09:25 AM

I'm feeling ya on this decision Mike.

**speedracer** · 05-24-2011, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by Wolfpack Speed

I love stick racing and totally enjoy putting a hurtin on a drive train just to run a number!

Either way it's been too long for me and I cant take it anymore, I need my 1/4 mile fix

^^^ like... Glad you might be coming to tour senses, I could never enjoy racing something with only 2 pedals no matter how fast it was.

**97LaserRed** · 05-24-2011, 06:38 PM

I have the magnum in my car. Never had it at the track yet but it shift beautifully. I run it hard on the street with no issues so far. I'm curious how it will do under so hard launching. If you decide to go with the magnum let me know!!

**sutyak** · 05-24-2011, 08:26 PM

My buddy John runs a 6-speed in his 950whp Camaro. Not sure if this is the same as the T-56 Magnum but I can ask him if you like.

**Mater** · 05-24-2011, 09:13 PM

Just dont shift like Granmal Mike!! If needed i will come with u for support!

**sutyak** · 05-24-2011, 11:15 PM

From my buddy John:

I have a G-force gear set and main shaft in my T-56. I think a stock T-56 will take a lot of abuse, just have to keep the gears lubricated. I feel the most important thing I have done with my tranny is putting an electric gear driven pump, pumping fluid out the drain plug and drilling a bulkhead fitting in the side of the case and spraying the head set gear when under boost. I broke even a G-force gear without the pump but once I put the pump on it I have never broke that gear. Under a hard pull all the fluid is in the gear of the tranny and that gear can run dry. If they plan on launching it hard at the drag strip then I would put a Viper main shaft in it. I broke my stock main shaft and that is when I decided to go with G-force.

**biminiLX** · 05-25-2011, 09:02 PM

Wow Mike, that's a big change.
I really think with the low-end and average torque that big KB will make that you won't be having as tough a time with the glide as you think.
Do you have the converter already?
I definitely want to see you get down the track this year asap, just playing devil's advocate and going to question if it will be cheaper or faster to get it to the track with the stick?
I have no idea, just asking.
Also, the Magnum and required clutch are going to be big money, not sure how much a concern that is.
If you do go manual, I know a guy who may want the Reid PG ;) <------seriously :)
What times you been keeping at the shop? I want to stop down soon.
-J

**biminiLX** · 05-25-2011, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by speedracer

^^^ like... Glad you might be coming to tour senses, I could never enjoy racing something with only 2 pedals no matter how fast it was.

What's the fastest you've been down the track stick and auto? Not being a dick, just asking because BIG power may change that perspective

-J

**speedracer** · 05-25-2011, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by biminiLX

What's the fastest you've been down the track stick and auto? Not being a dick, just asking because BIG power may change that perspective

-J

I'm not saying it wouldnt be fun to be in a high HP auto car but thats not me... If I were to build a car it would have 3 pedals.

I go drag racing 3-4 times a year but I get it out 2-3 times a week for a spirited drive and enjoy that more and an auto just isn't fun for that.

**Wolfpack Speed** · 05-25-2011, 10:42 PM

I respect everyones opinion and appreciate the responses! I like stick racing because not everyone can do it and I'm good at it! There is a lot to be said about a stick car that gets down the track in a respectable time for the combo, definitely a lot of fun! I cant tell you guys how many cars I embarrassed at the track that made more power then me just because I can row gears and they couldn't!

For those that have never been down the track in a fast manual valve body auto car with a trans brake, there is plenty going on and it's just as fun IMO! Like a stick car, there is plenty of testing and tuning involved so it will be a challenge for me regardless as I am 5 years removed from drag racing by the time I get to make a hit!

I'm just sick of not being at the track, if I'm not piloting a car I could care less to be there! Doing some brainstorming and driving my self nuts along the way, just glad the blood is flowing again and I hope to get things together in time to make some hits this year, regardless of the combo!

Thanks!

Mike