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I have a JW trans bellhousing on my TH400. After seeing a few bellhousing break and let the trans rollover like an alligator(wrapping lines, pulling radiator into fan) I thought it was good insurance. You cut off the original bellhousing(mine was cracked) and bolt it on the front. I also am using a CSI "flack Jacket". It is a carbon fiber shield that fits over the entire transmission. This component would probably do for most applications unless torgue output is high. I am running a centrifugal supercharger on my 70. I figure 550HP and 650TQ. 11.21@121. BTW it is a big pain to get to the trans bolts with all the equipment on my car. Walt http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/LINKS.htm >===== Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===== >Hey List - > How about those of us running auto trannys with higher hp >combos? My '71 has an internally-beefed TH400 (stock case and >bellhousing with a cast aluminum deep pan), and my new 427 SBC >should be making at least 500 hp and tq. Would an aftermarket >bellhousing (is that the right term for an auto trans?) be a good >idea for my application? Any other strengthening mods I can do >now while the motor is out of the car? I already have the >safety-interlock polyurethane engine and trans mounts. Keep in >mind that my car is street driven only and is very traction >limited. TIA. > >Cliff Klimas Hamilton, NJ >'71 Chevelle (427 SBC project slugging along) >'88 CSC (just ordered BMR Fab. rear control arms) > > >> If you like wiggling your toes (look at Big Daddy), you Gotta >> go with the Blow proof if you're running a big block with any >> sort of testoterone in it. More so if you have a after market >> pressure plate. I'm running a 10.5-1 454, Lakewood blow proof, >> RAM 11' 6 fingered brass puck clutch disk (unsprung) and >> matching RAM pressure plate (3400lbs), against a Super T-10. So >> far, lots of full thottle clutch dumps and shifts...ahem, I >> keep several U-joints in the glove box along with straps and >> bolts..... Walter Bainey Network Engineer Network Services Kent State University ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
