[karlos]

Originally Posted by mizlplix

I just bought a second hand TCI built circle track glide for $250. I plan to couple it to an AC50. It uses a coupler and no flex plate or t/c. I will keep you updated as to how it works.

Some drawings, pictures or sketches of what you propose would be great!

[JRP3]

Yes document all that you can please

[esoneson]

Originally Posted by mizlplix

I just bought a second hand TCI built circle track glide for $250. I plan to couple it to an AC50. It uses a coupler and no flex plate or t/c. I will keep you updated as to how it works.

I would love to see pictures since I plan on using the same transmission.
Are you keeping the bell housing or connecting adapter to front pump bolts?
Bypassing the cooler?
Since I have total control over my controller I will be providing an 'idle' capability to maintain pressure in the trans (among other things). How are you dealing with the fluid pressure issue?
What vehicle will be getting this drive train?

If you have a blog or build thread, just point me in the right direction.

Thanks,

Eric

[mizlplix]

Sorry for the late reply. I had forgotten this thread....



Adapter kit and coupler



AC50 + Glide




in the car




External pump


To date I have not driven it but the 150PSI pump puts it in low gear easily. It is turned on by my foot on the brake pedal. I am not using a pressure switch.

It is a TCI full manual oval-track glide. I had to replace the speedo gears and "bullet" as they were removed for racing.

BTW: the adapter uses the GM Crate engine (later small block) crankshaft flange pattern. The coupler can be bought early or late patterns to suit your adapter. ALSO: I had to play with (shorten) the input shaft and coupler length to get my 1/16" end play to assure the front pump was not end loaded and fail.



Miz

[JohnMogs]

I've read the Corvair trans is basically a Powerglide, anyone know if the commonly available PG parts will work on a Corvair trans go EV conversion?

[mizlplix]

Yes, the corvair has a powerglide, it is a 2 speed. Beyond that, it is its own animal.

[piotrsko]

I am of the impression that a corvair working powerslide is worth more to an owner of said corvair than a used well equipped race powerslide. perhaps even more so. Unless you are converting one, I'd off it and get better.

[JohnMogs]

I'm asking about the corvair for a mid/rear engine setup but having two gears forward, and the small packaging vs a porsche trans with multi gears and unknown conversion potential. Want to put it in one of these SL-C from www.superlitecars.com

[efan]

hey guys, many of you know much more about cars than I do, and while you are discussing gearboxes I would like to ask a question.
how do you determine how much torque a given gearbox can handle (is this a specification given with the car?) or is it simply based on push it until it brakes ?
for example, would a manual gearbox of a 2000 Audi TT (with original 1.8 turbo engine) be able to handle twin 9" motors with a Soliton 1?...this should deliver nearly 400ft-lb of torque

[drgrieve]

Depends if you want to keep within the manufactures rating for the gearbox. To find that out you need to search for the transmission type. And then search for the spec for that.

You'll find if you want a performance EV you'll need to use the gearbox from a performance ICE.

For example a BMW E46. The gearbox in a 330i rated for 320 NM, the gearbox in the 325 is 250 NM.

400 ft-lb is 540 NM - look into a getting a racing tranny? The Audi 1.8T is probably around 200 NM.

Then you also need to upgrade brakes, suspension etc.

Also have a look at what tuners have done. Here is an example:

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.p...5cadb&start=25