I got the transmission finished up, just waiting on a few more items to arrive, so I can go back and really assault the quarter mile.
Specs on the trans....
TH400 1990 core with electronic speedo.
Fully blueprinted
JW Ultra-Bell
Griner 34G10 Billet transbrake, reverse manual, with reverse safety
Hipster's HD direct spring kit
Griner TH400 adjustable pump pressure regulator set to 225 psi line pressure
4L80E Intermediate drum
34 element sprag
4L80E Borg Warner High Energy friction and steels
6 clutches in forward and direct, 4 clutches in intermediate
Special "top secret" modification to the direct drum
Filled case for better fluid flow for high hp cars
Drilled and tapped for 7-bolt pump
RCI blanket
TCI flexplate
Custom PTC turbo converter
So I should be able to build boost and launch like a mofo now.
Here is the Cheetah shifter...
And here is 1 piece of the rearend puzzle, the Moser 35 spline gun drilled and star flanged axle shafts arrived, still waiting on the rest of the rear from Midwest Chassis.
Before you install it, put an overflow line in the vent port and take it to a bottle...that will save a big oil mess on your trans blanket when you building boost on the line.
__________________ 1999 Pewter T/A | Just another slow drag radial car (see here) Virginia Speed 366ci LS2 + big turbo (the little block that could) | 7.99 @ 177.8 (1.36)
Virginia Speed 388ci LS2 + bigger turbo | In Progress
Special Thanks to TheOutlaw1, Phil99vette, Shawn @ Va Speed and MADMAN for all their help
ALSO, you have to make a modification on your bellhousing to make it bolt up flush to the motor. If you look at the plate on the back of the motor there is 4 bolts on the top, 2 on the left and 2 on the right. Either grind those bolt heads down or you have to ake out some material on the bellhousing. Also since the bellhousing is much thicker than a stock case you will have to shim the converter toward the tranny a little. If not the converter will pull out of the tranny to far and you won't have much engagement to the pump. I used some head stud washers since they are hardened steel.
Before you install it, put an overflow line in the vent port and take it to a bottle...that will save a big oil mess on your trans blanket when you building boost on the line.
Yup, we removed the stock vent line, and tapped it for a fitting. I am building an overflow tank.
You will love the PTC Converter.They do alot of R&D on there turbo converter's. I love mine!
I tried the converter a couple of weeks ago before I pulled the trans back out. It seemed to work great, it is nice and tight, exactly what I wanted. It was built for the transbrake.
I had the 400, and wanted to see how it does. I don't have a ton of money is it. If the car ends up needing a glide, I will have to step up and get something like you have, but for now, I am going to try the 3 speed. The goal is to max out the cert on the cage, 8.50's. At that point , I will have to re-evaluate the car, and see what direction to go.
I had the 400, and wanted to see how it does. I don't have a ton of money is it. If the car ends up needing a glide, I will have to step up and get something like you have, but for now, I am going to try the 3 speed. The goal is to max out the cert on the cage, 8.50's. At that point , I will have to re-evaluate the car, and see what direction to go.
Gotcha...was more curious than anything...expecially since the deeper 1.80 first gear is supposed to help with spoolup after launch
too bad that bellhousing doesn't have a provision for the top bolt on the ls1
__________________ 1999 Pewter T/A | Just another slow drag radial car (see here) Virginia Speed 366ci LS2 + big turbo (the little block that could) | 7.99 @ 177.8 (1.36)
Virginia Speed 388ci LS2 + bigger turbo | In Progress
Special Thanks to TheOutlaw1, Phil99vette, Shawn @ Va Speed and MADMAN for all their help
ALSO, you have to make a modification on your bellhousing to make it bolt up flush to the motor. If you look at the plate on the back of the motor there is 4 bolts on the top, 2 on the left and 2 on the right. Either grind those bolt heads down or you have to ake out some material on the bellhousing. Also since the bellhousing is much thicker than a stock case you will have to shim the converter toward the tranny a little. If not the converter will pull out of the tranny to far and you won't have much engagement to the pump. I used some head stud washers since they are hardened steel.
Yup, I anticipated that, I mocked up the bell on the car before I installed it on the trans. I milled the 4 bolts down to get the clearance. I had to dimple the floorpan a touch, just to get it up to the engine. That thing is girthy!
Gotcha...was more curious than anything...expecially since the deeper 1.80 first gear is supposed to help with spoolup after launch
too bad that bellhousing doesn't have a provision for the top bolt on the ls1
I choose a 3.00 gear for the 9" to help with that.
I know,I was hoping they would have gotten out of the dark ages and just added it, but of course not.
Looking good. I cant wait to see it tear up the track.
__________________ Intercooled T-76mm modified sts kit, stock bottom, 317 heads ported by me, cam, 60lb inj, Victor Jr. intake and 90mm tb, headers, 2 bar SD tune, 4l80e trans and 3.42 geared 10bolt!. 600rwhp/560rwtq. 2007 Gsxr-1000 with some mods-STOLEN 2008 Gsxr-1000 with some mods
Looks a lot like mine... It is very docile around the street but watch out once you get into it.
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In the works:Truck mani kit, TC78, 65lb motrons, Neal Chance 9.5" TC, TH400, Innovate LC-1,AIS progressive meth
New ride: 2002 C5 Z06; monster stage 4 clutch and looking where to go from there. "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, Totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming. . .'Wow! What a ride!'"
Got my new driveshaft today. It is a Strange chrome moly 3" with upgraded chrome moly trans yoke. This thing is lighter then the 2.75" Spicer steel custom shaft I had.
The rearend package is supposed to ship out today. I can't wait!!!
My new spool assist and launch weapon! 
| In Progress
Yup, I anticipated that, I mocked up the bell on the car before I installed it on the trans. I milled the 4 bolts down to get the clearance. I had to dimple the floorpan a touch, just to get it up to the engine. That thing is girthy!
