Powerglide swap, am I missing anything?

[71Demon540]

Transmission and converter will be done in 2-2.5 weeks. I got a motion race works shifter ordered, as well as the flex plate and crankshaft adapter from ATI. Other than a driveshaft which will be last, am I missing anything? I know the cross member needs modified. But is there anything else that I need to purchase before making this swap? Anyone have pics of their cars crossmember with a powerglide?

Thanks.

R.J.

 

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Transmission and converter will be done in 2-2.5 weeks. I got a motion race works shifter ordered, as well as the flex plate and crankshaft adapter from ATI. Other than a driveshaft which will be last, am I missing anything? I know the cross member needs modified. But is there anything else that I need to purchase before making this swap? Anyone have pics of their cars crossmember with a powerglide?

Thanks.

R.J.

only part i can think of at the moment is a 727!!!!!

are you going aftermarket case or stock case?

 

[71Demon540]

only part i can think of at the moment is a 727!!!!!

are you going aftermarket case or stock case?

Hahahah!!!

Aftermarket Reid 2 piece case.

 

[toolmanmike]

Transmission and converter will be done in 2-2.5 weeks. I got a motion race works shifter ordered, as well as the flex plate and crankshaft adapter from ATI. Other than a driveshaft which will be last, am I missing anything? I know the cross member needs modified. But is there anything else that I need to purchase before making this swap? Anyone have pics of their cars crossmember with a powerglide?

Thanks.

R.J.

only part i can think of at the moment is a 727!!!!!

are you going aftermarket case or stock case?

I was thinking an LS under the hood. But, I won't say that.

 

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Hahahah!!!

Aftermarket Reid 2 piece case.

that's what i was going to do, Reid case

 

[71Demon540]

I was thinking an LS under the hood. But, I won't say that.

Never say never

 

[toolmanmike]

Never say never

 

[71Demon540]

that's what i was going to do, Reid case

For abruzzi to do the trans was the same or cheaper than me doing it myself even with him supplying me parts at my discount.

I’m pumped.

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Transmission and converter will be done in 2-2.5 weeks. I got a motion race works shifter ordered, as well as the flex plate and crankshaft adapter from ATI. Other than a driveshaft which will be last, am I missing anything? I know the cross member needs modified. But is there anything else that I need to purchase before making this swap? Anyone have pics of their cars crossmember with a powerglide?

Thanks.

R.J.

I believe it's customary to use a pop up toaster handle for a shifter when going to a glide lol

 

[71Demon540]

I believe it's customary to use a pop up toaster handle for a shifter when going to a glide lol

Korie, i legitimately thought of you when I made this decision and said “Korie is gonna make fun of me for getting a pop up toaster” hahah

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Korie, i legitimately thought of you when I made this decision and said “Korie is gonna make fun of me for getting a pop up toaster” hahah

Awesome, lol.

 

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For abruzzi to do the trans was the same or cheaper than me doing it myself even with him supplying me parts at my discount.

I’m pumped.

that is good to know, thanks.

 

[71Demon540]

that is good to know, thanks.

Happy birthday by the way!

 

[MMissile]

I have an ATI Turbo-400 in Krusty. As far as I remember, I believe you have the bases covered.
Maybe an overflow-tank and locking dipstick tube....

 

[MMissile]

ATI makes a real nice overflow tank. I put one on my car. Neat install [between pan and bell], and quick release line.

 

[71Demon540]

I have an ATI Turbo-400 in Krusty. As far as I remember, I believe you have the bases covered.....

View attachment 1716572759

Awesome thank you!

I have an overflow vent tank on my
Firewall, so I think I will just use it unless I decide otherwise

 

[Just Send It]

I have an ATI Turbo-400 in Krusty. As far as I remember, I believe you have the bases covered.
Maybe an overflow-tank and locking dipstick tube....

View attachment 1716572759

Very nice

I'm considering a th400 for my Gen III swap. How much did you have to modify the trans tunnel to get it to fit?

 

[HuntedDuckV351]

Here is mine.

 

[71Demon540]

Here is mine.

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Awesome thank you!

 

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Happy birthday by the way!

Thank you

 

[MOPARMAGA]

Korie, i legitimately thought of you when I made this decision and said “Korie is gonna make fun of me for getting a pop up toaster” hahah

Where are you planning to put the 110v outlet is what I wanna know lol

 

[71Demon540]

Where are you planning to put the 110v outlet is what I wanna know lol

ill let you know when that happens. Maybe I will have my guy make something that looks like a toaster and put it in the car

 

[Sr4440]

I have that same setup, I needed .120 in shims for the starter so it wasn't hitting the flexplate. I also have a .250 mid-plate, so the starter sits .370 from the bellhousing face.

 

[71Demon540]

I have that same setup, I needed .120 in shims for the starter so it wasn't hitting the flexplate. I also have a .250 mid-plate, so the starter sits .370 from the bellhousing face.

Thank you! I do not have a mid plate, but I will be purchasing shims in he event I will need them.

 

[Sr4440]

Thank you! I do not have a mid plate, but I will be purchasing shims in he event I will need them.

I put the flexplate and bellhousing on, without the transmission or converter, to set the clearance.