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Old 04-29-2018, 08:46 PM
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Powerglide shifter in Firebird

Just wondering what people are using for PG shifters ?
Any pics of the shifter?
I would like to retain some of my stock interior if possible..
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Re: Powerglide shifter in Firebird

Anyone using a powerglide in a 3rd gen?
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Re: Powerglide shifter in Firebird

I got a hurst pistol grip shifter
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...2002/overview/

Gonna find a way to install it
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Re: Powerglide shifter in Firebird

Why would anyone want to run a Powerglide? Is it a track only car?
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Re: Powerglide shifter in Firebird

Street/strip

No way a th350 would hold my power range, then nitrous on top.
I planning on being in the 8's next year.
Plus, a PG has a lower numeric 1st gear.
You'd blow through 1st with a th350 (never hold the traction)

In saying that, I have buddies running th400's , but they start in 2nd gear. No way you can use 1st gear
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