09-12-2012, 03:39 PM | #337 |
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I emphasized that to the guys at IPS. They say my fuel economy won't be great, but that it will be fine to drive on the street. I plan to buy a trailer for it for long trips anyway.
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09-12-2012, 04:52 PM | #338 |
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Why the th400 what is their reason may I ask? I have a th400 in my car and I don't see why they would want to swap out the 4l80 for it..Only reason I went with It was because it was easier. A fully built th400 is alot different than driving a computer comtrolled 4l80 on the street and track trust me.
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09-12-2012, 05:42 PM | #339 | |
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wow... more money more money!!! very nice build none the less!!!!
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09-12-2012, 06:32 PM | #341 |
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A th400 is pretty much a 4l80 without over drive. You will gain some hp from the swap but it isn't going to be alot the drivability difference though is pretty big. I just can't wrap my head around why they would want to take it out I could see reasons why if you were starting from scratch. There are alot of things you can't do when driving a full manual th400 make sure they go over that with you or you will rebuilding it alot. One example being don't do your burn out in first gear and don't be gearing the car down driving down the road alot.
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09-12-2012, 06:34 PM | #342 | |
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Thanks for your input. I'll be sure to go over everything with the tech. One thing I have learned through all of this is that the tech I am using at IPS is incredibly good at what he does and he hasn't steered me wrong yet. He has assured me that I'll have a really good street car as well as an excellent drag race car. I'll keep you posted as things progress. |
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