CRT big block 518 trans

[gtxdana]

Im a little confused. Is this a brand new case with a SFI bell? Ive not seen an a518 with a case like that.

Cope Racing Trans

If it's like his other offerings, it's a new SFI case and bellhousing.

 

[murfman]

He didn't create anything new, others doing it for 20yrs. I'm all for more options for us tho

Actually he did create something new, it’s a new modular HD SFI approved case and bell housing that will work behind an A block, B block, or Cummins. The cut and welded case is not SFI approved.

 

[furious70]

Actually he did create something new, it’s a new modular HD SFI approved case and bell housing that will work behind an A block, B block, or Cummins. The cut and welded case is not SFI approved.

I see. Useful for drag and drive racers

 

[murfman]

I see. Useful for drag and drive racers

And it’s stronger for the more important Cummins market.

 

[murfman]

Now we need a good 10” lockup torque converter for gas engines.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Im a little confused. Is this a brand new case with a SFI bell? Ive not seen an a518 with a case like that.

That was also my first question.
I believe however the new offering is an entire new case and a detachable SFI bellhousing, not like the prototype? pictured., meaning that large flange (case to bellhousing) that required sheet metal modification is no longer a concern.

 

[themechanic]

Cope responded with the price in the video comment section.

$2200

 

[RemCharger]

That was also my first question.
I believe however the new offering is an entire new case and a detachable SFI bellhousing, not like the prototype? pictured., meaning that large flange (case to bellhousing) that required sheet metal modification is no longer a concern.

Sounds like a 1 piece. The whole case would be sfi. Bye bye tranny blankets and shields.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Sounds like a 1 piece. The whole case would be sfi. Bye bye tranny blankets and shields.

Well then it would be big block specific, not favorable IMO. I am basing my assumption on the video that noted the new bolt location without the flange eliminated sheet metal clearancing, if I heard his comments correctly.

 

[RemCharger]

Ok thanks maybe that's the deal.

 

[68-500]

This is a really great option. Glad he stepped up to the plate with this case and bell. The diesel market will love it.

 

[Kern Dog]

The Silver Sport Overdrives A41 kit is a GM based 4 speed automatic overdrive. At it's core is a 4L60E, an electronic version of the 700R4.
This was a decent transmission for lower performance applications and it is compact enough to fit our cars with only minor clearance work. The kit was over $6000 the last time that I looked at it but it was made to bolt right in.
Now, this new 518 casting has a similar overdrive ratio as the GM trans but the 518 first gear is sure more drag race oriented than the GM. A 2.45 1st gear is way behind any modern automatic. You have to run a deeper gear to get the car moving and while the overdrive does take the sting out of the low axle gear, it still could be better.