just wondering how the t400 is compared to a glide? on the street how do they compare?

I'm getting a turbo400 in mine supposively meant to be a lot more street able as there a 3spd but can also handle big power

The 3 speed would be heaps better - a 2 speed spends a LOT of time on the convertor so I'd say the 3 speed will generally be quicker - as it's got an extra ratio to use.

T400 will be always better in the street having the extra gear but I couldn't complain with my glide and it's good cause I don't take it out of first around town but that's me being lazy. I think the glide also robs more power but I could be wrong. The t400 is more expensive to build also I think.

I can get a glide or t400 for nearly same price 1000hp with brake. I was asking as I haven't seen many turbo 400 in vls and was wondering why not?

GH747 runs a T400 I'm pretty sure.

GH ran a T400 but has had the clutchless put back in for some time now and still has it in. The 400 is a strong box but i was told it robs more power than what a powerglide does.

No that's a clutchless setup

Turbo 400 robs more power than a glide as it's quite a big box my turbo 400 will b good for 1500hp and it's goin behind rb30 but as the motor will b roughly around 800-1000hp what power I lose through the box will b barely noticeable

Just get a glide less parts to break in it

Quote: Originally Posted by mkd.jet [View Post] Just get a glide less parts to break in it turbo 400s are pretty strong if built right and last and car will be driven on the street abit and havin the first will aid in spool times

A turbo 400 is probably the most robust transmission you can have built for your car that's why alot of the burnout guys use them . They suck alot more power than a glide and are alot heavier . Their ratios are nothing special . If you want a light trans , that's a 3 sp with good ratios and can take a transbrake then considered a C4 . It's all good to say you've got a trans that can take a 1000hp but are you ever gonna need that ? I don't know if any of you know him but Porka was running a C4 in his vl and that was running 8.3s . Don't know if he's changed it , haven't spoken to him in a while .

Depends what your set up is. Who uses first gear on the street anyway? Most big power cars will turn the tyres to well over 100-150kmh. I know I could never use first in my 3 speed. Powerglide just has a little longer first gear and top gear is the same ratio as the three speed top gear. One shift and you're done. Cheaper, stronger. Glide it.

I agree, 2 speed setup right is better IMO

has anyone put a th350 behind a rb? Pros and cons? if any...

The only rb30 I have seen with a t350 behind it was twiinz

I just put a glide in mine and I'm surprised how well it drives on the street compared to my jatco I'd say go the glide

Quote: Originally Posted by mkd.jet [View Post] I just put a glide in mine and I'm surprised how well it drives on the street compared to my jatco I'd say go the glide where did you get your glide from and how much$$?

go a glide, for the street they are fine if setup right, mine has 5500 stall in it and still drives fine on the street, can't beat them

Quote: Originally Posted by VlTurboM8 [View Post] where did you get your glide from and how much$$? I got it from the States Neal transmissions and I got GZM AUTOMOTIVE to put it in I've got a 4800rpm convertor and it feels tighter then my 3500 that I had in my jatco