Hey all,
Am wondering what the Standard diff ratio was for a Holden Running a
power glide geabox, talking HK HT HG series,
but had an idea of fitting a Glide to a 2 door torana,
This is a project idea for a 1/4 mile runner.
Also
Was there a different ratio from the V8 and Glide
to the 6 cylinder and Glide.
Cheers
Chris.
Diff Ratio For PowerGlide Gearbox
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, May 24 2006 05:05 PM
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Posted 24 May 2006 - 05:14 PM
V8 powerglide cars were 2:78 ratio (I think tou could option a 3:08)
6 cyl were 3:08 ratio, thats what I remember anyway
6 cyl were 3:08 ratio, thats what I remember anyway
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Posted 24 May 2006 - 05:18 PM
The HT I am loking at at present runs a 3.36 and glide not sure on teh originality of the diff but this is what it has... 
Cheers
PS: personally I find teh glide useless....rev ring of car if first crawl along in second
Cheers
PS: personally I find teh glide useless....rev ring of car if first crawl along in second
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:13 PM
regardless its 1 to 1 final drive.. just like traumatics,turbo 350,400's
Unless you making good torque dont go for the glide for the plain reasson its only 2 gears
Unless you making good torque dont go for the glide for the plain reasson its only 2 gears
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:44 PM
If you have no torque, you need ten gears not two. But since big chris hasn't mentioned what engine he intends on using, the Power Glide may be fine.
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 11:11 PM
thanks guys,
is an open ended plan atm,
Like I posted in the other thread about the jag diff,
am looking at picking up a damaged car for parts,
then assembling a drive line into a UC hatch body,
So the next thing is to find out standard Jag diff ratios.
one engine idea is a 4.2 litre Jag OHC 6 cylinder,
with some form of forced induction
Just kicking ideas around.
Cheers
Chris.
is an open ended plan atm,
Like I posted in the other thread about the jag diff,
am looking at picking up a damaged car for parts,
then assembling a drive line into a UC hatch body,
So the next thing is to find out standard Jag diff ratios.
one engine idea is a 4.2 litre Jag OHC 6 cylinder,
with some form of forced induction
Just kicking ideas around.
Cheers
Chris.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 07:19 AM
I thought the trimatic was introduced on the HT, or was the powerglide still there for v8's?
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 07:41 AM
According to my records HT was on the "cusp" between HK and HG. 2 sixes, 4 V8's and 5 trans. inc. power glide and trimatic.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:46 AM
Hi Guys.
The 6-cylinder HK/HTs with Powerglide transmissions normally used a 3.36 rear axle ratio.
The Powerglide was introduced in the HD series (1965) & was replaced in very late HT series (around May '70) by the Tri-Matic for all 6 & V8 engines except the 350 in the Monaro GTS. It was still used in the HG Monaro GTS 350 auto.
Rodomo, the number of different engines & transmisions etc. in a given model depends how you differentiate them. If you just count cubic inches then it's 3 sixes, 4 V8s, 5 transmissions, for the HT. If you count all the different compression ratios & gearbox ratios, then it's 12 engines (6 sixes & 6 V8s), & 7 transmissions. HGs have 15 engines (a Holden record), but ony 6 transmissions.
Dr Terry.
The 6-cylinder HK/HTs with Powerglide transmissions normally used a 3.36 rear axle ratio.
The Powerglide was introduced in the HD series (1965) & was replaced in very late HT series (around May '70) by the Tri-Matic for all 6 & V8 engines except the 350 in the Monaro GTS. It was still used in the HG Monaro GTS 350 auto.
Rodomo, the number of different engines & transmisions etc. in a given model depends how you differentiate them. If you just count cubic inches then it's 3 sixes, 4 V8s, 5 transmissions, for the HT. If you count all the different compression ratios & gearbox ratios, then it's 12 engines (6 sixes & 6 V8s), & 7 transmissions. HGs have 15 engines (a Holden record), but ony 6 transmissions.
Dr Terry.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 11:26 AM
the jags were high on torque but low on revs if i remember right
if this can be confirmed a high ratio like 2.78 should go nicely
if this can be confirmed a high ratio like 2.78 should go nicely
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 11:26 AM
I have a glide in mine with 4200 stall and the cars pretty light, would not go that way again need more gears. Unless its an LJ or lighter go a 3 speed minimum, I have 3.9 to 1 diff and 27 inch high tyres and 1st gear to top gear is too much of a difference in ratio for power delivery.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 11:52 AM
Could be anywhere from 2.9 to 3.5 depending on year and transmission(overdrive etc)So the next thing is to find out standard Jag diff ratios.
You need to know what model the diff came out of or just establish the diff ratio by hand if you have the possible diff in front of you.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 12:31 PM
I would definatly look at something else than a Jag engine. One of the main reasons is they are v-e-r-y heavy, they didn't have the thin wall casting techniques back in the 40s when the engine was designed, they're very prone too overheating and yes they have a big long stroke which doesn't make them a revvy motor. A big block chev would be lighter. Also you would have to fit a big bulge in the bonnet to fit it in the things are huge.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 05:58 PM
Hey thanks guys,
summary of jag engine,
heavy,
big torque,
no revs.
was talking to a mate about the UC 1/4 mile idea,
he said, this is coming from a GT Falcon owner,
"If you want to rev it, Chev it"
More research required.
Cheers again
Chris.
summary of jag engine,
heavy,
big torque,
no revs.
was talking to a mate about the UC 1/4 mile idea,
he said, this is coming from a GT Falcon owner,
"If you want to rev it, Chev it"
More research required.
Cheers again
Chris.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:43 PM
Alright Dr Terry, I'm in suspense. I know 186 and 161 but what was the other 6??
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 07:25 AM
Hi Rodomo.
130 ci, export only, used from HT to HQ & LC/LJ Torana but as I said export only.
The motor is listed in all the Australian owners manuals & other literature.
Could you imagine an HT/HG/HQ with a 130 ci 6-cylinder, it would be a bit gutless eh !
Dr Terry.
130 ci, export only, used from HT to HQ & LC/LJ Torana but as I said export only.
The motor is listed in all the Australian owners manuals & other literature.
Could you imagine an HT/HG/HQ with a 130 ci 6-cylinder, it would be a bit gutless eh !
Dr Terry.
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 10:11 AM
^ Must have been the Sth African Taxi pack 
Or Tassie? Thats over seas isn't it? (he says running and hiding)
Or Tassie? Thats over seas isn't it? (he says running and hiding)
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