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| | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 | whats the difference between a 2 speed powerglide that goes with a L6 and one that goes with a V8? gearing? bolt pattern? Also how much does a powerglide weigh?
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-chris- | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Chris,the powerglides are the same.The only difference is the low gear ratio,V8:1.76,L6:1.92 The main hub is a V8 is machined steel,in the 6 it is stamped sheet metal[not as strong]Good for street use behind a V8. On the outside,you can't tell them apart.I think they must weigh about 60-80lbs, Boyd | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 | BC52,
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-chris- | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | There are two generations of Powerglide. If you are talking the old cast iron Powerglide there is an adapter ring that is specific to the six or eight.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Opps I wasn't even thinking of cast iron ones | | |
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