Powerglide adapters, what y’all like?
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09/19/18 02:14 PM
09/19/18 02:14 PM
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Central Mississippi
mopar97
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I bought a new to me drag car today. It’s a full tube chassis 4 link with a 9in. rear Dodge Shadow that is supposed to be 2400 lbs. It’s already geared and set up for a powerglide . A search showed up several adapter options. Will anyone share a system that is straightforward to install and I can keep from having to sell a body part to purchase? I have found several good deals on a tranny, it’s the conversion to a Mopar 360 I’m worried about. How do I attach a picture anyway?
Thanx
Moparallen
Mopar born, Mopar breed, when I die, call me Mopar dead!
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Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like?
[Re: mopar97]
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09/19/18 11:59 PM
09/19/18 11:59 PM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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I know guys who have used the adapter plate with the GM case deal for years, like it, it works and they won't change. I used a JW bell and flywheel kit with stock GM cases behind a small block and it worked OK. Wasn't a big fan of using the pump bolts, but that's how they did it. If I were to start from scratch today, I believe I would go with the ATI case and bellhousing deal. ATL is a good company, I like their stuff, they support the sport, they've always taken care of me, and they are reasonably close to me. The JW/stock case deal may be a bit cheaper, but weaker. And the case would still need a shield. A plate system with a one piece SFI GM case would be second choice. I assume someone does them for SBM.
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Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like?
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09/20/18 12:19 AM
09/20/18 12:19 AM
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mopar97
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I used a JB Bell on my trans  Sorry I missed you today. My Doctors office was really busy. My 2 o clock appointment didn’t happen until 3:30....I can call tomorrow?
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Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like?
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09/20/18 12:21 AM
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I've had big and small block adapters, Ultrabells, and now ATI aftermarket cases and bells. I bought my 3rd one a few weeks ago during the 15% off ebay sell and got it through Jegs saving some nice change. I now have the powerglide bell, small block, and big block. I love these things.  Untitled by John Cadamore, on Flickr
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Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like?
[Re: mopar97]
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09/20/18 01:05 AM
09/20/18 01:05 AM
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Romeo MI
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I used a JB Bell on my trans Sorry I missed you today. My Doctors office was really busy. My 2 o clock appointment didn’t happen until 3:30....I can call tomorrow? No problem.. I have a 10am doc appointment tomorrow and should be home by noon.. hate all these doc appos
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