which tranny?

[somethingclever]

With an engine that needs to rev to get in the powerband (like yours)....and is expected to run on the street, I just don't see how that's even possible with an auto....it will need too much convertor to be much of a street car.

[yeahloh95]

i'm thinking it could possibly make some torque too if it ends up being more than 400 ci

[biminiLX]

hmmm ... I thought it would be a TH400 and be done with it ;) Besdies sucking on the street, I bet your car would love a glide.... loooooonggggg gears for lots of load :D

Not 100% yet but leaning toward the AOD because of cost, the PG I theoretically need is close to $4000 w/o converter.
The AOD I'm may go with is kinda trick with a custom 2.20 ratio first gear and should be good for 1500hp (same as Lentech and Freddie Brown rate theirs, uses FB VB). Some people feel the AOD vs. TH400 (with stock gear set) is a lateral move and its basically the same cost but I'd have a better first gear ratio for me (2.20>2.48) and the addition of electric OD just for highway.
Still, talked to some people I trust with my power level and PGs and they love them on the street. PG is very sensitive to converter with just the 2 gears, but it would be better on marginal tracks and being able to leave on boost is a plus .

With an engine that needs to rev to get in the powerband (like yours)....and is expected to run on the street, I just don't see how that's even possible with an auto....it will need too much convertor to be much of a street car.

I hear you and partially agree, but there are some fast guys with high stalls that still really can street drive. My friend Tim on another site has a NA 408 with a 5500 8" converter and ran drag week.
-J

[biminiLX]

i'm thinking it could possibly make some torque too if it ends up being more than 400 ci

Agreed and PM sent.
-J

[Pure Stock]

thanks guys some more info on the combo, i am trying to get the car down to 2650 lbs to help it be a little easier on parts.

Man, that's light. It won't take much to get that thing in the low 13's

[Pure Stock]

This is all you Troy. Smoking deal if you ask me.

http://modularmisfits.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494

What a deal!!

[yeahloh95]

ok say i go stick whats you guys thoughts on a twin disc clutch?

[biminiLX]

I think that would be your best choice. I was real close to ordering a Spec twin. I'd probably recommend Spec or Ram.
Still, I've been extremely impressed with my single Spec 3+. It took everything I could throw at it until I started to hook off the line. I could get in the car now and it would drive fine and hold the 15psi power in high gear, just blowing through the clutch when hooking off the line at the track. For example, I spun the first pass in Columbus at the NMRA and went 10.21@148 then the next 2 passes hooked and blew through it. Driveability is great with the 3+, much better than the previous 3. The twins are supposed to be even better on the street.
Depends on how much power you really plan on, I believe the 3+ single is rated like 880 ft. lbs. and my car made 900rwtq, so they're close :)
The twins are much more expensive but do include a flywheel usually.
-J

[Pure Stock]

I think that would be your best choice.

+1. Less pedal effort coupled with lower static pressure is a hard combo to beat for the street.

[yeahloh95]

i will give up drivability for lower et's

[Pure Stock]

Well that's easy then. 5R and a Soft-Lok.

[yeahloh95]

i agree but that ones a little pricey, think thats what mikes dad has in his chevele??

[Pure Stock]

Get that SVO down the road and there is the trans. and clutch. lol!!

[yeahloh95]

true selling the svo could fund alot for the coupe

[Pure Stock]

It seems as if the emphasis of this build is going to be orientated at the track. What percentage will it be driven on the street?

[Martin0660]

true selling the svo could fund alot for the coupe

apparently you havent tried to sell a 2.3 car these days

[yeahloh95]

i would say 80/20 it all depends on how the kirkeys and roll bar turn out for comfort

[yeahloh95]

apparently you havent tried to sell a 2.3 car these days

yeah i kinda do i put it up on the svo site and not alot of interest, but i also didn't have very good pics either , i'll end up keeping it too

[Pure Stock]

See what a lot of base pressure can yield....

[yeahloh95]

ah they dont make pro gears for 8.8 do they ??? but i bet it was fun before that happened