Author Topic: Powerglide Clutch Packs  (Read 3596 times)

Offline jspell

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Powerglide Clutch Packs
« on: October 19, 2016, 06:19:31 AM »
Is there a limitation from a horsepower perspective for a 6 clutch pack / drum?  I've read that going to an 8 clutch pack can reduce the E.T.?  I see some manufacturers utilize a 7 clutch set up?  I'm contemplating upgrading to an aftermarket 1.80 gear set to replace the OEM 1.76, so I want to consider upgrading the clutch pack too.

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Re: Powerglide Clutch Packs
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2016, 04:43:22 PM »
I don't know much but you can get a kit that uses .060 thin clutch frictions and thin steels letting you to get more in a std drum--cut the piston in a lathe or buy one already done ( and billet) for reasonable and get more in there easy as pie  same principal as going from a 10 inch clutch to an 11 in a stick car--better et? I am thinking nah...just better holding power for all that rip snorting HP and TQ you have out front 
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Re: Powerglide Clutch Packs
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2016, 05:27:13 PM »
6 or 7 is more than enough for most applications. I just freshened up a trans for the Pro 7.5 dragster for Pat Malloy 7 clutch high and it looked perfect. We ran an 8 clutch set up in the Blown Altered Nick use to drive, best ET was 6.52. 

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Re: Powerglide Clutch Packs
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2016, 06:51:13 PM »
Thanks Dan...