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Re: another 700r4 or 200r4 in 67-72 trucks question.
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Originally Posted by spinning wheels
Yep, I agree with texanidiot25.
Most of the drag racers that I know run highly modified powerglides.
My friend that used to own the trans shop in Flagstaff. Drives his '72 Nova down to Phoenix, changes the rear tires and runs the SBC Nova at the strip. It runs in the low 13s. Changes the tires back to highway street tires and drive back up the mountain road. He has had the same trans for many years.
Most racers try to run something a little different from their competitors with the hopes that their setup gives them a slight edge. Saying that one trans is much better over another trans, is like splitting hairs, (not talking about stock trannys here).
My brother ran a powerglide in his '67 camaro with a 600+ hp BBC.
Now his building an aluminum SBC for his '40 Willys, and his going to try out a built Mopar torqueflight. Go figure!
Art Carr loves the 200r4. Hughes loves powerglides, and the list goes on and on.
I guess a lot depends on how you plan on driving your car/truck. If it doesn't workout right, try something else  |
Oh, I totally agree. Its all subjective. Art Carr prefers Glides too, but when someone wants a drag car with a OD, he prefers a 200. If I were building another drag car (strictly drag) I would have another Glide myself. However, If I wanted a street/strip car that I planned on driving on the highway, it would have 200! 
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