Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IT Cowboy** · 02-12-2025, 05:16 PM

I think mine is meant for torque and hauling like a farm truck meant for work and not for speed. Would it take a new torque converter, stall converter, or different gearing?

Tom · 02-12-2025, 05:40 PM

A trans is a trans, it doesn't dictate power output of the engine.
Any transmission will do a burnout with a strong enough engine in front of it.
Yes, you can change the stall by replacing the convertor.

**IT Cowboy** · 02-12-2025, 05:54 PM

I have the 402 so I might be able to power brake it right now. I was just curious more than anything as I dont need to stress it anywhere and break anything

AcampoDave · 02-12-2025, 06:00 PM

Most old empty V/8 pickups I've seen can do pretty good burnouts. Provided the engine is in tune. Smaller wheel diameter (like 15" rims) helps too.

**kwmech** · 02-14-2025, 02:20 AM

I can do a standing stop burn out with my dually---454 semi-built, T400 with a gearvendor

cadillac_al · 02-14-2025, 09:40 AM

My 79 C10 with a 350 and mild cam and single exhaust with th400 and with 235/75r15 tires would do one wheel wonder peels everywhere. The truck would fly but any car could smoke me on take off at a red light because it could not launch. I parked it when the rear axle died which should have been the perfect time to put a locker in it.

Rick Bollinger · 02-19-2025, 09:03 PM

When I had my 400 in my truck it was hard to get it to do a burn out. This is even with a open "non posi" rear end. I had a stock 350 kind of tired but didn't smoke. The problem was different issues with mine, like the 400 has a high 1st gear. Then my rearend was a 3:08 which is a pretty high gear. And to top it all off I had 31 inch tires. On the road it was great I could run 70 MPH all day with no issues but starting off it was a dog. The 400 is a tough transmission that can handle a lot of power. I went with a 700 R4, 29" tires and 3:73 rear end with the same engine had zero problems laying rubber. Also with the overdrive I can cruise easily 75 mph on the highway.

GSP7 · 02-19-2025, 09:13 PM

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Will the TH400 auto do a burnout?

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Rick Bollinger · 02-19-2025, 09:15 PM

Kwmech That 400 with the Gear vendors over and under is an amazing set up. I really considered that when I was building my truck chassis. But went with the 700 r4 because of fuel milage and around $1K more than mine. And I don't think I will be stressing the 700 enough to justify the cost difference. But I bet you could pull a semi trailer with that.

Keith Seymore · Yesterday, 08:56 AM

Yes.

K

02-12-2025, 05:16 PM	#1
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Clarkdale, Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 221	Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? I think mine is meant for torque and hauling like a farm truck meant for work and not for speed. Would it take a new torque converter, stall converter, or different gearing? __________________ '72 C10 / 402 ___________________________________________ Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

02-12-2025, 05:40 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,759	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? A trans is a trans, it doesn't dictate power output of the engine. Any transmission will do a burnout with a strong enough engine in front of it. Yes, you can change the stall by replacing the convertor. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-12-2025, 05:54 PM	#3
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Clarkdale, Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 221	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? I have the 402 so I might be able to power brake it right now. I was just curious more than anything as I dont need to stress it anywhere and break anything __________________ '72 C10 / 402 ___________________________________________ Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

02-12-2025, 06:00 PM	#4
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,790	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? Most old empty V/8 pickups I've seen can do pretty good burnouts. Provided the engine is in tune. Smaller wheel diameter (like 15" rims) helps too.

02-14-2025, 02:20 AM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,700	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? I can do a standing stop burn out with my dually---454 semi-built, T400 with a gearvendor

02-14-2025, 09:40 AM	#6
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,388	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? My 79 C10 with a 350 and mild cam and single exhaust with th400 and with 235/75r15 tires would do one wheel wonder peels everywhere. The truck would fly but any car could smoke me on take off at a red light because it could not launch. I parked it when the rear axle died which should have been the perfect time to put a locker in it. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

02-19-2025, 09:03 PM	#7
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 344	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? When I had my 400 in my truck it was hard to get it to do a burn out. This is even with a open "non posi" rear end. I had a stock 350 kind of tired but didn't smoke. The problem was different issues with mine, like the 400 has a high 1st gear. Then my rearend was a 3:08 which is a pretty high gear. And to top it all off I had 31 inch tires. On the road it was great I could run 70 MPH all day with no issues but starting off it was a dog. The 400 is a tough transmission that can handle a lot of power. I went with a 700 R4, 29" tires and 3:73 rear end with the same engine had zero problems laying rubber. Also with the overdrive I can cruise easily 75 mph on the highway.

02-19-2025, 09:15 PM	#9
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 344	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? Kwmech That 400 with the Gear vendors over and under is an amazing set up. I really considered that when I was building my truck chassis. But went with the 700 r4 because of fuel milage and around $1K more than mine. And I don't think I will be stressing the 700 enough to justify the cost difference. But I bet you could pull a semi trailer with that.

Yesterday, 08:56 AM	#10
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,276	Re: Will the TH400 auto do a burnout? Yes. K Attached Images __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/



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