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How much horsepower can a stock Powerglide handle?

How much horsepower can a stock Powerglide handle?

With all the available upgrades, both the Powerglide and the TH400 are capable of withstanding an incredible 3,500 horsepower.

How much horsepower does a stock 383 stroker have?

The 383 stroker engines have been reported to achieve 330 horsepower with 410 foot-pounds of Torque, 395 horsepower with 410 foot-pounds of Torque and 395 horsepower with 410 foot-pounds of Torque.

What was the most popular street rod transmission?

These small, compact, and affordable three-speed transmissions were the most popular street rod transmission before the availability of overdrive automatics. Still a viable choice, Zack has seen a resurgence of interest, and they seem to be making a comeback.

How much horsepower does a street transmission have?

Horsepower capacity is 400-plus. Equipped with all hardened and stress-relieved hard parts— including shafts, drums, and planetaries—these transmissions are for rods see street and part-time dragstrip use and are equipped with high-torque 600-plus-horsepower engines.

Which is the best transmission for a Chevy?

Only two gears, best suited for very light vehicles, under 1800 lbs. The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy Powerglide have?

The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.

These small, compact, and affordable three-speed transmissions were the most popular street rod transmission before the availability of overdrive automatics. Still a viable choice, Zack has seen a resurgence of interest, and they seem to be making a comeback.

Horsepower capacity is 400-plus. Equipped with all hardened and stress-relieved hard parts— including shafts, drums, and planetaries—these transmissions are for rods see street and part-time dragstrip use and are equipped with high-torque 600-plus-horsepower engines.

Only two gears, best suited for very light vehicles, under 1800 lbs. The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.

The Powerglide is a two-speed automatic transmission designed by General Motors. It was available primarily on Chevrolet from January 1950 through 1973, although some Pontiac models also used this automatic transmission after the fire at the Hydra-Matic factory in 1953.

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