I will have it in 3 wks.The ultra bell and flex plate/spacer are on the way.TY for asking!

I will need to check the runout on the JW bell when I get it and I am getting ready to pull the engine to get ready.

I am building a turbo 400 as well for my car. Went with a Reid case, bell and tail housing. Tried getting quotes for all the internals from Cope and they couldn't be bothered.

wow that looks nice . would be the best way forward if going that direction . certainly an option when making power . as to cost ? you do what you have to do . no different to going 9"diff or glide .
lordy be I had my transbrake 727 built with billet steel drum etc cost just over AUS$5000 . ATI wouldn't recommend a 727 for me , they recommended a T400 . I just couldn't go towards $10G aussie plus the niggle changes - shaft , crossmember etc

Tex

Not a turbo 400 but it sure helps keep costs down when you buy stuff yourself (sometimes 20-30% off) and build it yourself. I bought three ATI cases and built a 1.98 low geared powerglide for my black Duster, a 1.69 low gear for my heads up car, and a 1.80 low gear for a spare or if I ever finish my green Duster. The bellhousing changes out in about 5-10 minutes and can go in all car I have.

That setup looks beefy. I can see how it makes sense for a serious racer to go ahead and step up to the pro stuff like that. It should be close to bullet proof and parts are going to be easier to come by. I'd do the same thing if I was serious about racing.

I am just an ET chaser staying out of trouble at the track as I have for the past 30 yrs.I am making some calls about a 9.5" vert getting a price and 1,000 is the going price for several and I am getting to know the GM vert a little.I wanted to make sure I got the correct 10.75 bolt pattern also.

when I put the T400 in my car, I called ATI for the converter. Since it was a GM converter it was $800.00 , I asked how much would the exact same converter be for a 727, it was $1200.00. I asked why?? they said I have no idea, its really the same converter with different hub/spline and bolt pattern. LMAO ! ! $400.00 difference for not really that much difference!!

Call FTI next for your deal 866-726-8358

I recent bought a stage 5 TH400 from them. Good for 2000HP. It's a great trans. They have a good reputation for trans and converters.

The SR8082 vert is only up to 750hp The other option is a SST custom 9" at 1,089$ so FYI it is not less money.Thank you for the info though.

I was on the ph with Mike at Rossler and there is no real way to save my drive shaft with a shorter th400 even with a 9" tail output it comes more than an inch short.I can get a longer th400 yoke 6" I believe but is not enough.The th400 is 33"7/8"long bell to tail.and the 727 35"1/4"
ps:I indexed my trans on the firewall and marked center so I can test fit the new trans asap.The engine has 2" to the firewall from the back of the engine.

I got the engine and trans out now I wait for Rossler for the whole trans,ultra bell,fp,spacer.I could drive 1 hr to get the ultra bell to center that on the engine.I will keep you posted

What's the sticker say on the trans? I can't read it on my phone.

Out with the old is on the sticker.lol

Time to make some adjustments cut/take parts out.I need to take out the factory console shifter,I have a PPP shifter I have been using mounted to the side of the console.The shift rod in the trans tunnel will make room for the trans but also I need to work on the trans tunnel arch by the mount.I am checking if I can drill the spot welds or if I have to cut it at the floor.

I left the base in to maybe mount a cover or make a new console.I will work on the switch/electric also as you can see I need to do.
ps:I really dont like taking the factory stuff out but not being able to use the power I can make bothers me.

I got the Bell,Flexplate,spacer bolt spacing and I am checking what I can,starter shim,vert pilot size,I will check the runout tomorrow.The bell went on the engine with no slop or too tight on the dowels.

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