Originally Posted By: DoubleWasp
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Originally Posted By: ZX11Rebel
Isn't this "GM" 10 speed the transmission that was actually designed and patented by FORD in their joint venture?
Yes it is. They've been talking about it for years now, this is its first real world use. Rest assured, it really is a joint venture, as GM brings a lot of slushbox expertise to the table as well as Ford...
GM did invent the thing. No surprise they can contribute a lot of resources.
Ford is also not the first company to use their transmission technology. BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Rolls, Bentley, etc.
Ford also bought a bunch of Hydramatics in the 40' & 50's for their Lincoln line.
I don't build near as many "Race Prepped" Powerglides anymore, 2 speed TH400's are the hot thing right now, Stock TH400 cases take more power than stock Powerglide cases & a lot easier to find. Though I do keep 3 or 4 Aluminum Powerglide cores around.
Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
Originally Posted By: ZX11Rebel
Isn't this "GM" 10 speed the transmission that was actually designed and patented by FORD in their joint venture?
Yes it is. They've been talking about it for years now, this is its first real world use. Rest assured, it really is a joint venture, as GM brings a lot of slushbox expertise to the table as well as Ford...
GM did invent the thing. No surprise they can contribute a lot of resources.
Ford is also not the first company to use their transmission technology. BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar, Rolls, Bentley, etc.
Ford also bought a bunch of Hydramatics in the 40' & 50's for their Lincoln line.
I don't build near as many "Race Prepped" Powerglides anymore, 2 speed TH400's are the hot thing right now, Stock TH400 cases take more power than stock Powerglide cases & a lot easier to find. Though I do keep 3 or 4 Aluminum Powerglide cores around.