Powerglide competition transmissions
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− | From the Powerglide's modest beginnings as a GM passenger car transmission, it has grown to be one of the most-used automatic transmissions for serious competition in history. In fact, the venerable GM Powerglide can be made without using a single OEM part and has probably been used behind more high horsepower engines than any other automatic transmission in existence. | + | From the Powerglide's modest beginnings as a GM passenger car transmission, it has grown to be one of the most-used automatic transmissions for serious competition in history. In fact, the venerable GM Powerglide can be made without using a single OEM part and has probably been used behind more high horsepower engines than any other automatic transmission in existence. |
− | + | ==Aftermarket Powerglide cases== | |
− | ==Aftermarket Powerglide cases== | + | [[File:Reid 2-Piece Superglide Transmission Case with SBFord Bellhousing p-n BH010.jpg|thumb|left|300px||Reid Superglide Powerglide case with SB Ford bellhousing mounted]] |
− | + | [[File:TCI p-n 720002 Superglide case.jpg|frame|||TCI Powerglide case]] | |
− | + | [[File:Ultra case tci.gif|frame|left|JW Ultracase Powerglide]] | |
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Below are bellhousings used to mount the Reid Powerglide transmission case to various engines. From left to right: 4.6/5,4 L Ford Mod motor; SB Mopar; BOP; BB Mopar; Ford 385 series; SB Ford; Chevy. | Below are bellhousings used to mount the Reid Powerglide transmission case to various engines. From left to right: 4.6/5,4 L Ford Mod motor; SB Mopar; BOP; BB Mopar; Ford 385 series; SB Ford; Chevy. | ||
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+ | ==Race-prepped Powerglide planetary== | ||
+ | [[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Powerglide_race_planetary Powerglide race planetary]] Wiki article. | ||
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