Posted By: mopar97
Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/19/18 06:14 PM
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
Posted By: 301v
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/19/18 09:53 PM
I run B.B stuff but i like the Ati adaptor plate setup very well. I have used the J.W. bell that mounts to the front pump and also the TCI adaptor plate kit but i always go back with an ATI kit.
Posted By: 412 SB Duster
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/19/18 10:30 PM
When we made the switch we found a glide setup for a small block with the J.W bell and added the ATI adaptor kit. It worked out great.
Al
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/20/18 03:59 AM
I used a JB Bell on my trans
Posted By: CMcAllister
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/20/18 03:59 AM
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.
Posted By: mopar97
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/20/18 04:19 AM
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?
Posted By: pittsburghracer
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/20/18 04:21 AM
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.
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John Cadamore, on Flickr
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Powerglide adapters, what y’all like? - 09/20/18 05:05 AM
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