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hi,
i`m trying to decide between a powerglide or trimatic to go behind a stock 186 in hg panelvan.
would there be much difference between the two in fuel consumption ?
i live in the blue mountains so half of my driving is uphill.
all opions & advice appreciated
thanks
jayson
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Hi jayHK69.
No contest, go the Tri-Matic.
Powerglides are for drag racing, Tri-Matics are for the street. Especially when you're trying to get the best out of a 6 cyl.
The problem with the Powerglide is simply the lack of that intermediate gear d |
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Hi jayHK69.
No contest, go the Tri-Matic.
Powerglides are for drag racing, Tri-Matics are for the street. Especially when youre trying to get the best out of a 6 cyl.
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Thanks Dr Terry
Your advice and help is always appreciated and respected.
Regards
Jayson & Deb
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See if you can find an original VK EFI one. They are about the best 6cyl example. It will also shift from a factory HT/G floor shifter, but if you want a column shift a column shift WB 6cyl one will be the best.
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thanks byron, i imagine the vk efi box would have the electric kickdown as mentioned by dr terry ?
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All post HG examples do.
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why is the VK tri the best? is it simply because of age?
If nissan motorsport is nismo, then doesnt that make honda motorsport Homo?
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why is the VK tri the best? is it simply because of age?
If nissan motorsport is nismo, then doesn't that make honda motorsport Homo?
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Stronger built, like a 253 one. Irrelevant if you are going a full rebuild. Good secondhand box though.
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