glide case

i'm about to get a glide built for my junk and wanted everybodys opinion about which case to get.after reading some issues with the j/w i thought i'd ask.i'm going with a complete case type deal so what's your opinion? j/w.....reid.........ati.....etc. thanks

What issues with the JW Case? Just wondering, I haven't heard about the JW issues?

Thanks

I like the JW stuff, I just had a issue with conveter clearence. My only advice is to get a converter made for a 1/8 or 3/16 thick mid-plate you can always shim the converter. JW tech is top notch to deal with. I like them because they re-sell well. X2 what Jon said about the internals!

j/w problems i'v saw were with the bell on a sbc deal.it was a older one but the converter that fit fine before the stock bell broke would'nt fit after they put the j/w bell on it.most of this stuff is a "cut to fit"anyway i think,hell i had to put a .125 spacer between my case & bell on my c4 when i done the last converter swap and i ran it in a c6 before with no problems.i went to PTC today and they're building me a reid case promod glide.i'v looked and looked and all i could find was a used trans with a new price so i just went with them.i'm sure i'll see all kinds of good deals now,LOL thanks for the help

I have the Reid/ Dedenbear one piece case with chevy bolt pattern for my dragster and never had any problems. You might price out the Case,Bell, and flex plate for your application. Then price out the complete one piece case and the ATI adapter kit with the flexplate. It may come out cheaper. Also if done that way I know you can use anybody converter if your ever in a predicament and you need a converter.

Ace

powerstrokeace wrote:I have the Reid/ Dedenbear one piece case with chevy bolt pattern for my dragster and never had any problems. You might price out the Case,Bell, and flex plate for your application. Then price out the complete one piece case and the ATI adapter kit with the flexplate. It may come out cheaper. Also if done that way I know you can use anybody converter if your ever in a predicament and you need a converter.

Ace

the case i'm getting is a 2 piece with flywheel too.i dont know if the converter would be same as a gm or not.i have a tci flywheel now with both gm&ford patern and i'v ran them both.one converter i had was said to be a coan.it had c6 inside and a gm 3 bolt front side.i used a spline adapter in it and put it in my c4.the guy i got it from said it was in a bruno/lenco setup,it had clear fluid in it kinda like my wifes bmw.may a been hyd oil.

The JW case/bell setup is what I use for non-GM builds. They've updated and improved the cases with each generation. Usually around $2500-ish to build a stock case Glide with a 1.80 gearset, good input shaft/pump combo, dual ring servo, pro brake, deep pan, etc. Add a bit more for the JW case if desired.

Must be a slow day over on DRR for the trans-king to come visit us. LOL..

Thanks for keeping an eye on us over here Steve.

Lol... I always forget to stop in here. Just thought I could harass Jon!

Amen brother, I am glad to see some help with that!

Slowly, lol. They're still getting things ramped up to produce them. The first incarnation will be a SBF/Glide from what I've been told. So you're hosed pal! Then I believe the Mopile/Glide is up next. After that I'm not sure but I've lobbied for the BBF/Glide to come out before they do the standard GM version. Which I believe should also have the BOP pattern on it. It's silly to produce a trans case for GM guys and only have it fit Chevy engines. Hey wait... I was nice to Jon... what's up with that... I'm supposed to harass him today since I'm here....