Highway driving with a 396 Stroker
#1
Highway driving with a 396 Stroker
I'm debating whether to tow or drive a 94Z 396 stroker with TH400 and 4.10 rear from Detroit to Stanton, MI for a race on Saturday (~160 miles one way). Since the TH400 doesn't have an overdrive, what's a reasonable rpm limit for cruising long distances, 3k? 3.5k? less? or am I insane for even thinking about driving it there?
#2
With 4.10's and a "street" tire (25.7" diameter) you are going to be turning 3,760rpm at 70mph. Even more with a non-locking converter. I run the TH400, 4.10's and a Gear Vendor, and I tow to the track, which is 6 miles from my house.
On the other hand, many years ago, the typical street car was running those kind of RPM's on the street, because none of the trannies had O/D back then, and everybody who raced ran 4.11's or 4.56's. I don't remember anyone towing their car to the track in the 60's.
On the other hand, many years ago, the typical street car was running those kind of RPM's on the street, because none of the trannies had O/D back then, and everybody who raced ran 4.11's or 4.56's. I don't remember anyone towing their car to the track in the 60's.
#3
I say tow, because Stanton always has awesome traction, especially at all the "M" events, so the chances of breakage are always there, especially with a high horsepower application and a stock rear end. (I'm assuming you've got those 4.10s in a stock 10 bolt?)
#4
Originally posted by Injuneer
With 4.10's and a "street" tire (25.7" diameter) you are going to be turning 3,760rpm at 70mph. Even more with a non-locking converter. I run the TH400, 4.10's and a Gear Vendor, and I tow to the track, which is 6 miles from my house.
On the other hand, many years ago, the typical street car was running those kind of RPM's on the street, because none of the trannies had O/D back then, and everybody who raced ran 4.11's or 4.56's. I don't remember anyone towing their car to the track in the 60's.
With 4.10's and a "street" tire (25.7" diameter) you are going to be turning 3,760rpm at 70mph. Even more with a non-locking converter. I run the TH400, 4.10's and a Gear Vendor, and I tow to the track, which is 6 miles from my house.
On the other hand, many years ago, the typical street car was running those kind of RPM's on the street, because none of the trannies had O/D back then, and everybody who raced ran 4.11's or 4.56's. I don't remember anyone towing their car to the track in the 60's.
I can remember newly-introduced solid roller rocker-equipped small blocks reving beyond 10k back in the late 70's.
On the positive side, I was amazed at the performance improvements of fuel injection over carbs, in terms of fuel efficiency, drivability and power output.
#5
Originally posted by Patman
I say tow, because Stanton always has awesome traction, especially at all the "M" events, so the chances of breakage are always there, especially with a high horsepower application and a stock rear end. (I'm assuming you've got those 4.10s in a stock 10 bolt?)
I say tow, because Stanton always has awesome traction, especially at all the "M" events, so the chances of breakage are always there, especially with a high horsepower application and a stock rear end. (I'm assuming you've got those 4.10s in a stock 10 bolt?)
#9
Originally posted by tnthub
With the stock rear I would tow it. I drive just about anywhere with mine but a transbrake and a 10 bolt just doesn't make sense.
With the stock rear I would tow it. I drive just about anywhere with mine but a transbrake and a 10 bolt just doesn't make sense.
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