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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: Cab_Burge]
#1495922
09/04/13 01:20 PM
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las vegas
70AARcuda
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yes...seen a T400 blow the drum up thru the floorboard..
Tony
70 AARCuda Vitamin C
71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield)
71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas)
71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: slantzilla]
#1495926
09/04/13 01:46 PM
09/04/13 01:46 PM
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Stuttgart, Arkansas
rickseeman
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ATI has built a heavy case for the Powerglide and now the TH400. We need to lobby him for a heavy 727 case. He likes Mopars and we need his help.
2011 Drag Pak Challenger
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: Paul_Fancsali]
#1495928
09/04/13 02:11 PM
09/04/13 02:11 PM
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Graham, WA
Polarapete
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In 1963 I managed to blow up a Ford automatic. My mother had a 1962 Ford station wagon, 352 2 barrel, Cruiseomatic, 9" 3.00 EquaLock and it would not do a burnout. I discovered that if I started from a roll, slipped it into neutral, revved the hell out of it and slammed the trans into low it would produce a satisfactory patch. The last time I did it the transmission completely exploded! The only pieces left were a few chunks of aluminum under the trans to block bolts. I sold my innocence to my mother somehow and Ford replaced the transmission under warranty!! After 50 years, I can tell the tale. Never did it again. And my new toy will get all the most bulletproof parts I can find because my grandchildren will be racing it! 
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: Thumperdart]
#1495930
09/04/13 02:24 PM
09/04/13 02:24 PM
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Graham, WA
Polarapete
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If you are running as hard as you are and not using the best parts, you are running on borrowed time. Better to give it a rest, save your pennies and start from the rear forward with the upgrades. You will be a lot more comfortable in the car knowing that you can concentrate on the race and not be thinking about a weak part that is about to fail.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: Thumperdart]
#1495932
09/04/13 02:35 PM
09/04/13 02:35 PM
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Romeo MI
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I've seen Turbo 400 do the same thing, KABOOM 
The only transmission I have never seen do that is a C-6.
I can not for the life of me understand why some people still try to run a fast car with a 727 with a stock drum. It is no secret what happens if you get sloppy or break a rear. 
I`m that guy but have really been nervous about this for some time I must admit. Same thing w/the stock capped 8 3/4........... 
Dont worry Dom... I'm just like you... stock drum
in my car... but I did spit the caps on my first
8 3/4 so now it has the alum center.... if people
would realize WHY the sprag breaks they wouldnt do
stupid stuff.... if the car spins... SHIFT it.. dont
pedal it... if you unload the sprag then slam it back
in it might roll it over... then you get the drum
spinning 2.2 times the engine RPM... plus that can
ONLY happen in low/1st gear.. thats why you need to
get into 2nd gear
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: Duner]
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09/04/13 02:54 PM
09/04/13 02:54 PM
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Romeo MI
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I'm glad my big, clunky 46RE is computer controlled and shifted to 2nd at 6,000 rpm whether it's spinning or not. Although I DO worry about it even with the blanket on it. I'm saving my nickels and dimes for a good race trans instead of the beefed-up factory boat anchor. LOL
Actually if you turn 6000 rpm it wont blow the drum..
even if you spin the sprag..(but your getting close)..
you need to be above 6200 rpm if the drum is in decent
shape... thats why you dont really see any production
engine blowing up the trans... plus the stock trans
is LBA(even years ago)... the manual valve body ones
are where the problem starts
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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09/04/13 02:59 PM
09/04/13 02:59 PM
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Romeo MI
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Oh and his 8 3/4 sat between his legs. 
And for the rearend he had a 1/4" thick steel plate
over the rear end(all of the altered and FED had to have it)
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Re: Transmission explosion video at Bristol Mopar show
[Re: '72CudaRacer]
#1495939
09/04/13 03:23 PM
09/04/13 03:23 PM
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Cedar Lake IN
CRT
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Racethis.com caught this transmission explosion at Bristol fri on video. Driver was injured, broken foot, 3rd degree burns to his face and hands and a piece of shapnal to the eye, but will be back.
Check out video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFc-z5q3i...O4j6YHH5eXBeKNw
If I can get still photos of the damage, I will try to post them later.
Brian
This has to be the worst one I have ever seen.
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