Wicked Big Block 10.5W car!

I just finished doing a write up on Jim Browns new Procharger Big Block combo.

Check it out! http://fordracingnation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=202&catid=12&Itemid=30

Pretty cool. Nice ride

Nice artical and sweet car, Thanks for sharing.

damn nice piece !!!!

yup another guy who switched to a 3 speed trans

If had that much money and power in a car I would go with a 3 speed lenco bruno or in his a b and j trans too. very nice car.

VERY NICE !!!


Sorry, I was yelling....

BOSS 429 wrote:yup another guy who switched to a 3 speed trans

with the power and rear gear they run the 3 speed works better.............but a 3 speed is not always better for all applications..........

when is a 2 speed good?

lots of times for lots of applications............

BOSS 429 wrote:when is a 2 speed good?

1/8 mile, 1100hp dragster

Curt wrote:

BOSS 429 wrote:when is a 2 speed good?

1/8 mile, 1100hp dragster

we are talkin DOOR cars

richter69 wrote:lots of times for lots of applications............

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Rich the way I look at it is when you can use a 2 speed and be faster than the 3 speed and only make 1 shift it is a good deal... Why shift 2 times when you have the possibility of missing one of the shift points, when 1 will do it........ The other thing is why do you need 3 gears anyway I thought you built these Engines to use the Torque? if they were small cubes and way less torque I could see a 3 speed....

life is rough , it's even rougher if you are stupid

BOSS 429 wrote:

richter69 wrote:lots of times for lots of applications............

?

Its not my fault if you cant understand the physics behind this idea.

Each application has setup that is better suited for it than others, some even like 5 speeds...........

richter69 wrote:

BOSS 429 wrote:

richter69 wrote:lots of times for lots of applications............

?

Its not my fault if you cant understand the physics behind this idea.

Each application has setup that is better suited for it than others, some even like 5 speeds...........

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really?

So that why pro stock is tryin to get 6 speeds legal?

Your saying a 3 speed is not as good? not without a power adder. BUT THATS A DIFFERENT STORY . and more engine.

lol and a 2 speed is faster? anyone will say going to a 2 speed means a gear change in the rear, lower!



why dont you start a new thread, this one has been hi jacked now.

also go to yellow bulliet and read all of the guys who SLOWED DOWN switching to a glide. I can see it in a bracket car, a rail,light car,or someone who just doesnt want to shift.

but to say a 2 speed is better? tell that to all the guys switchin back to 3 or more gears.

I agree theres a place for 2 speeds, but they are not better

Funny, I didnt make a gear swap and it went FASTER with the glide.......................application............


no need to start another thread...............its a dead horse anyway..................

Very nice write-up about Jim Brown's car! I'm honored to say I know Jim, and he's certainly one of the good guys in racing.

Uncle Charlie

richter69 wrote:Funny, I didnt make a gear swap and it went FASTER with the glide.......................application............


no need to start another thread...............its a dead horse anyway..................

Your talking about a 3k low. 5 second 1/8 mile power adder car, Rich is talking about a 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door car. When you build a car you generally have a transmission in mind you plan on using and set the car up accordingly. There's no denying the mechanical advantage of a 3 speed, however you also have to factor in the ability to get the car down the track consistently with 3 gears I.e shiftpoints, and the simplicity, low maintenance, and durability of the glide. Pick what you'd like they both have their place.

Barney wrote:

richter69 wrote:Funny, I didnt make a gear swap and it went FASTER with the glide.......................application............


no need to start another thread...............its a dead horse anyway..................

Your talking about a 3k low. 5 second 1/8 mile power adder car, Rich is talking about a 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door car. When you build a car you generally have a transmission in mind you plan on using and set the car up accordingly. There's no denying the mechanical advantage of a 3 speed, however you also have to factor in the ability to get the car down the track consistently with 3 gears I.e shiftpoints, and the simplicity, low maintenance, and durability of the glide. Pick what you'd like they both have their place.

Barney,

Speaking of 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door cars,,,,,what e.t. did Rich's car end up running this year. I believe y'all had just brought the car out at the Ford Bash and still had some sorting out to do.

Charlie

Again not every application is the same, and for some the 2 speed is the better choice. My original comment included that the car in this topic was better suited w a 3 speed............

I promise ya if Ford had produced all those taxi cab trannys there wouldn't be all the arguments over the subject from the Ford guys lol. Use what works best for an application no matter the brand.

c.evans wrote:

Barney wrote:

richter69 wrote:Funny, I didnt make a gear swap and it went FASTER with the glide.......................application............


no need to start another thread...............its a dead horse anyway..................

Your talking about a 3k low. 5 second 1/8 mile power adder car, Rich is talking about a 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door car. When you build a car you generally have a transmission in mind you plan on using and set the car up accordingly. There's no denying the mechanical advantage of a 3 speed, however you also have to factor in the ability to get the car down the track consistently with 3 gears I.e shiftpoints, and the simplicity, low maintenance, and durability of the glide. Pick what you'd like they both have their place.

Barney,

Speaking of 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door cars,,,,,what e.t. did Rich's car end up running this year. I believe y'all had just brought the car out at the Ford Bash and still had some sorting out to do.

Charlie

wow there has been some great reading material around here lately .....but this comment just made me piss my pants ......i think this guy charlie just said your shit is slow becuase you are runnig the wrong transmission

c.evans wrote:

Barney wrote:

richter69 wrote:Funny, I didnt make a gear swap and it went FASTER with the glide.......................application............


no need to start another thread...............its a dead horse anyway..................

Your talking about a 3k low. 5 second 1/8 mile power adder car, Rich is talking about a 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door car. When you build a car you generally have a transmission in mind you plan on using and set the car up accordingly. There's no denying the mechanical advantage of a 3 speed, however you also have to factor in the ability to get the car down the track consistently with 3 gears I.e shiftpoints, and the simplicity, low maintenance, and durability of the glide. Pick what you'd like they both have their place.

Barney,

Speaking of 6-7 second 1/4 mile n/a door cars,,,,,what e.t. did Rich's car end up running this year. I believe y'all had just brought the car out at the Ford Bash and still had some sorting out to do.

Charlie

He only put 10 passes on the car this year. He went 7.80s at 187ish at the Ford deal Eric had up here at Byron. Probly has some more in it, but not bad for a new ride.

richter69 wrote:Again not every application is the same, and for some the 2 speed is the better choice. My original comment included that the car in this topic was better suited w a 3 speed............

I promise ya if Ford had produced all those taxi cab trannys there wouldn't be all the arguments over the subject from the Ford guys lol. Use what works best for an application no matter the brand.

Touche'