64 nova

[ron brobston]

Why is not a good idea to run a 350 with a 2 spd. pglide for more than just casual non daily use.....what is the down side...thx...ron

[MagicRat]

I don't really see a downside with using a Slip'N'Slide trans with a 350.

Drag racers traditionally loved using a PG in cars weighing less than about 2900 lbs. When set up right they were faster than a 3 or 4 spd automatic.

For heavier cars, over 2900 lbs a 3 spd auto gives better acceleration and slightly better fuel economy in city driving than a PG.

A 4 spd auto will give better fuel economy than a PG, regardless of weight and use

[ron brobston]

thanks, magicrat

[AlmostStock]

The downside is the higher first gear which makes it sluggish off the line. The upside is less weight and less HP to turn. To make a PG car really quick you need a high stall torque converter and low rear gears. This is what the drag racers do and it works very well. Run a set up like this on the street and at highway speeds you will have high rpm's and low fuel mileage. Your 64 is light so I would use the PG if I were you unless I was planning a lot of long highway trips. Even then you could still use it, but with a moderate rear gear, which will sacrifice some acceleration.

[ron brobston]

thx, almost stock.....what ratio are you calling a moderate gear setup in the rear...at this point i do not plan on alot of long distance traveling with this car....just some local car shows and cruise when i want with the wife, etc.....just looking to put together a nice ride with as much kept original on it as i can with exception of the motor swap, address any safety issues such as front end work and maybe a front brake conversion to disk and some decent rims and rubber (mind you that i will keep all that i change out because this car is all original as it sits)...just needs alot of TLC.....Thx ron

[AlmostStock]

It depends on your tire size. (diameter) If your staying with stock I wouldn't use anything lower than a 3.08 or 3.53 tops. If your going to a larger tire then that raises your final ratio so you can use a lower gear (3.73, 4.11) and end up with the same effect.

[ron brobston]

thanks again, almoststock....ron