Re: hybrid 727
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Cool, I wasn't sure if it was a totally retarded question If I can put most of a 904 in a 727 will it still free up some power & weight?
Yes it will but it's NOT CHEAP , and you'll have to go thru it often .
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Re: hybrid 727
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09/16/09 09:45 AM
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Well I don't know what sounds worse the not cheep in caps or go thru it often, One thing about my porkflite it has been very reliable at the power levels we run, the fact that a 904 frees up so much power is very appealing, is there a way to free up power in a 727 that would be more cost effective & stronger? We have become good at trashing drive line parts in the last few years, the cost of a 904 does not really bother me that much if it can make a season with out failure but the thought of building several of the them in a year wont cut it
Put lightweight parts in the 727 and fully rollerize it ? You'll have to keep up with band adjustments and fluid changes if you get an alum front drum, don't use a kelvar band on it, soild red lined, initial cost will be cheaper than one of those 727 with 904 internals, which I think cost 5k and/or more ...
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Re: hybrid 727
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I cant make up my mind, we are so close to a light class record on dots that If I quit before I give my best shot , well you know what I mean, the record was set 9 years ago and I am 3/100s off, only problem is that I have slowed some this summer, truck never liked the heat, I am still huntin for a A body but it seems that I am more picky than I thought,the last time I drag raced was at englishtown on a 900 kawi 30 years ago so I will be startin from scratch, some of it is the economy also, dont want to get in too deep with 3 kids and the fact that we own horses< giant waste of major bucks> but the wife & kids like them, looks like this winter we will regroup and pick a direction
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Re: hybrid 727
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09/16/09 05:50 PM
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The stock class racers put 904 guts in the 727 case because the class rules specify the original case must be used; for non-stock racing, mating the 904 to a big block can be done with an Ultrabell housing. Lots cheaper than adapting the 904 guts.
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Re: hybrid 727
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You'll spend around $6K on a Pro Flite (727 with modded 904 internals). They can be ordered with one of the 20 or so gear ratios available for them. Don't think it would hold up too long in a 4x4, as they are a high maintenance item in a Comp car. Speak to someone like John Cope or Rick Allison about your options AL....
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Re: hybrid 727
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I know a 68 340 barracuda that run F/SA in nhra and he uses a 904......the trans was bought from protrans, I asked about the 727, he said they could now run 904s.
that trans with the 904 liteweight parts and low drag was around 6k.
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