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*dohyde34* · 07-14-2012, 11:29 PM

I was wondering who sells a good high performance th 350? What is a good price for one? Its going to have about 425-475 hp. Also wondering if a transbrake is worth it? i would like to put a reverse valve body in it. I am sure i will have more questions but that's it for now.

Marv D · 07-15-2012, 09:13 AM

I've got a guy here running low 10's in a 3200 pound Nova runnign Hughes Street-Streep TH350 and a jeggs house brand 3800 stall converter. (The trans was ordered fron Summit because it was apparently cheaper to go from Phx, to Ohio, and back to 35 miles SE of Phx,,,,, than to buy direct from Hughes <shuush I didn't say that>) He's pulling low 1.4 sixtys on a 9" tire, but foot braking which is a heck of a lot easier on running gear.

That said, Hughes is built RIGHT. I ran one of their race preped TH350's with a sportsman brake in the 66 truck for about 8 years varying in the 12's to mid 11's with a 200HP shot. , I run one of their TH400's with protree brake in there now with the 10 second combination, and run one of the Hughes Pro Glides in my Nova at 9.13/ 148, with a Hughes converter.

So I don't say Hughes just because I've had good luck with 'one' of their trans,, but with every one I've had.

djracer · 07-15-2012, 09:43 AM

I had a buddy that broke several on the footbrake till he bought a TCI it held up well. It was a little over 400 to the rear wheel N/A with 275 60 15 drag radial in a full bodied 67 camaro street car. We sprayed it pretty hard and had low 1.40 60 fts.

oneperfectrun · 07-15-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dohyde34

I was wondering who sells a good high performance th 350? What is a good price for one? Its going to have about 425-475 hp. Also wondering if a transbrake is worth it? i would like to put a reverse valve body in it. I am sure i will have more questions but that's it for now.

Call Kenny at PTC converters. He's in Florence Al. He has many, many years in the transmission/converter business. He can answer any questions you have and get you what you need. His converters are second to none. He worked for TCI for 20+ years before he went into business for himself. Tell him Jeff McMullen told you to call. 256-383-6868 and here is the website, http://ptcrace.com/

I see you are from Emmet. Do you know Phil Housley from there?
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*dohyde34* · 07-15-2012, 03:36 PM

Yes I do!! Grew up three house down from him.
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oneperfectrun · 07-15-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dohyde34

Yes I do!! Grew up three house down from him.
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Wow! Small world! My youngest brother is Phil and Renea's son in law. He married their daughter Melissa. I've been to Emmet a couple times and love it out there. Also got to do a little spectating at Firebird when we were there visiting once.
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OJ1988 · 07-21-2012, 10:42 AM

You don't want a th350 transbrake on the street, it won't last.
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fryco · 07-21-2012, 02:37 PM

I have a cheap POS Redneck th350 with a brake and a 4200 converter. I only street drive it, third year no issues. But I do have a good cooler w/fan. It runs about 190 all the time. Again my 2cents...

OJ1988 · 07-21-2012, 05:02 PM

I was told by aeveral builders not to run a 3 speed with a brake in the street. Something about the brake eliminates the second gear band or something like that.

Speak to the builder of your choice and see what they suggest.
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07-14-2012, 11:29 PM	#1
dohyde34 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Emmett, id Posts: 331	couple of questions I was wondering who sells a good high performance th 350? What is a good price for one? Its going to have about 425-475 hp. Also wondering if a transbrake is worth it? i would like to put a reverse valve body in it. I am sure i will have more questions but that's it for now.

07-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#2
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: couple of questions I've got a guy here running low 10's in a 3200 pound Nova runnign Hughes Street-Streep TH350 and a jeggs house brand 3800 stall converter. (The trans was ordered fron Summit because it was apparently cheaper to go from Phx, to Ohio, and back to 35 miles SE of Phx,,,,, than to buy direct from Hughes <shuush I didn't say that>) He's pulling low 1.4 sixtys on a 9" tire, but foot braking which is a heck of a lot easier on running gear. That said, Hughes is built RIGHT. I ran one of their race preped TH350's with a sportsman brake in the 66 truck for about 8 years varying in the 12's to mid 11's with a 200HP shot. , I run one of their TH400's with protree brake in there now with the 10 second combination, and run one of the Hughes Pro Glides in my Nova at 9.13/ 148, with a Hughes converter. So I don't say Hughes just because I've had good luck with 'one' of their trans,, but with every one I've had. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

07-15-2012, 09:43 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: couple of questions I had a buddy that broke several on the footbrake till he bought a TCI it held up well. It was a little over 400 to the rear wheel N/A with 275 60 15 drag radial in a full bodied 67 camaro street car. We sprayed it pretty hard and had low 1.40 60 fts. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-15-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
dohyde34 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Emmett, id Posts: 331	Re: couple of questions Yes I do!! Grew up three house down from him. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#7
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: couple of questions You don't want a th350 transbrake on the street, it won't last. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

07-21-2012, 02:37 PM	#8
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: couple of questions I have a cheap POS Redneck th350 with a brake and a 4200 converter. I only street drive it, third year no issues. But I do have a good cooler w/fan. It runs about 190 all the time. Again my 2cents...

07-21-2012, 05:02 PM	#9
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: couple of questions I was told by aeveral builders not to run a 3 speed with a brake in the street. Something about the brake eliminates the second gear band or something like that. Speak to the builder of your choice and see what they suggest. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig



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