those that have gone Glide.... come on in!
Why are you switching to a glide? Are you having problems with the mopar trans holding up? I have been running a stock 727 with a manual valve body with no breakage for years. I am just wondering why people want to run a 2 speed when a 3 speed would be quicker.
Its just as strong or stronger than our Mopar stuff, and can be build with a trans brake and all the goodies for WAY less than a 727 or 904.
Another reason is that its one shift. Means you just cut the chance of human error in half, because you are not having to hit 2 perfect shifts.
Even in a bracket car that shifts with a solenoid I think it is still more consistent.
The 3 speed is faster MOST OF THE TIME. In some cases the glide is faster if it is set up right, because it has a WAY lighter rotating mass. Glide cars normally mph a little higher than 3 speed cars running the same ET.
Another reason is traction. You will get way more consistent passes with the glide just based on the fact that the 1.76 first gear will not hit the tires as hard as the 2.42 gear ratios of a torque flight. It really helps cars with smaller tires and stroker motors.
I am as Mopar as any man on this website. Heck, if somebody comes in my driveway in a Chevrolet, I will call the law, lol.
However, I like winning races too, and a glide has more advantages in that department.