does anyone happen to know if they sell a stud kit for bell housing on a powerglide trans ATI case if that matters.
March 07, 2023, 07:32 PM
1320racer
of course they do
March 07, 2023, 08:39 PM
imakehp
I'll try to actually be helpful....
I've always used ARP 245-0901 (2" oal) for the aftermarket cases...but I don't remember ever with an ATI case so make sure the 2" studs work for yours.
. Dave
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March 08, 2023, 07:59 AM
1320racer
I try to help all here, offering advice and solutions based on first hand, on track experience with multiple cars over 3 decades, even you with your battery debacle. You on the other hand typically help no one and the majority of your posts here are negative comments about me and my cars.
That said, what I’m not going to do is a Google search for the Op. if he is incapable of that, he should not be in a race car.This message has been edited. Last edited by: 1320racer,
March 08, 2023, 01:01 PM
Goob
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: I try to help all here, offering advice and solutions based on first hand, on track experience with multiple cars over 3 decades, even you with your battery debacle. You on the other hand typically help no one and the majority of your posts here are negative comments about me and my cars.
That said, what I’m not going to do is a Google search for the Op. if he is incapable of that, he should not be in a race car.
You should have just said that out loud, to yourself, then moved on, instead of sharing.
Let's face it, you just want it to be about you.
To the OP , if your car has the factory firewall / floor, studs might not work for you. You may want to just opt for the extra length case dowels to ease assembly alignment.
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March 08, 2023, 01:11 PM
1320racer
March 08, 2023, 02:25 PM
David Gerard
This is really getting to be Yellow Bullitt at it's worst!
Let's all be gentle people!
This is a TECH Section, not a Circus!
March 08, 2023, 05:04 PM
TheBlueTruck
quote:
Originally posted by David Gerard: This is really getting to be Yellow Bullitt at it's worst!
Let's all be gentle people!
This is a TECH Section, not a Circus!
You know what to expect.
Regan Wilson Super Street 469C
March 09, 2023, 07:15 PM
Little Chief
I don't know about you folks but I am sick of the word trans. In every form it could be used in it has been ruined for me. Sorry for the rant.
March 09, 2023, 08:28 PM
Big Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Little Chief: I don't know about you folks but I am sick of the word trans. In every form it could be used in it has been ruined for me. Sorry for the rant.
Trans is better than Tranny…just sayin
March 09, 2023, 11:05 PM
Tom396
quote:
Originally posted by Goob:
To the OP , if your car has the factory firewall / floor, studs might not work for you. You may want to just opt for the extra length case dowels to ease assembly alignment.
This.
Take care. Tom Worthington
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March 10, 2023, 07:29 AM
RacerVX54
Can I ask why studs? Never seen the need honestly.
"Just Shut Up and Race"
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March 10, 2023, 08:37 AM
Rodney Pryor
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54: Can I ask why studs? Never seen the need honestly.
When your help pops the threads out of your aluminum block over tightening your bolts you will wish you had studs.
Having said that - I still use bolts with steel inserts in the aluminum block now.
March 10, 2023, 08:52 AM
1320racer
Never used studs and bolts too in my aluminum block.
March 11, 2023, 12:34 PM
Alaskaracer
I've had a couple of the bolt holes in my block fail. Did helicoils at the track because that's what I had at the time. Getting replaced with Keenserts now....might go the stud route too just to make things a little easier, but then again, it would make getting the transmission out more of a pain because the frame rails on my car get really narrow after the rear engine plate...
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March 11, 2023, 02:46 PM
Big Steve
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer: Never used studs and bolts too in my aluminum block.
If you put studs instead of bolts for your trans you wont be able to get it in or out with your Undercover dragster, ask me how I know
March 11, 2023, 03:41 PM
1320racer
March 11, 2023, 10:16 PM
camaro77
I have a alum block and yes last yr we pulled the threads I did all steel inserts this winter when the motor was at the machine shop i am just being cautious now I should have no problem getting the trans out with studs
March 12, 2023, 07:29 AM
1320racer
a torque wrench is your friend
March 13, 2023, 08:50 PM
wideopen231
always had studs for tranmission. IMO it ia easier. slide transmission over struds nad then put on few nuts and draw into place,everthing aligns itself as you snug nuts down.Now that is provided you don't act stupid and tighten them dead tight one side w/o other side seating in place. Discalaimer done
No mention of transmission short version where used in this post.LOL
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