So,this would be the same as running power steering then?The pump pressure in a powerglide is much lower then the power steering pumps,so here's the debate.....is it worth all that rotating weight on the end of your crankshaft,4lb coupler compared to 28lbs of flywheel and clutch????? 😮 😮 :oThe internal rotating weight of a powerglide is also less then a saginaw 3 speed 😮 😮 😮

That would be correct but the oil is going over a relief valve to maintain the pressure to keep the clutch disk compressed in high or the band squeezing for low. The rest of the oil has to go somewhere. That 's where the inefficiency come in all that oil flowing to do a little job. The flow thrue the valve and the pump leakage is where the heat comes from. If the heat comes from anywhere else you'll soon find out.
As far as the three speed there are ways to improve it but that would not be kosher. They are dead simple and cheap and again I feel more reliable. You do have to some work to get the Glide to work with the coupler.
As far as powering steering the system is open center so its not building pressure unless you turn the wheel and how much power will that rob? Every body has thier preference so I guess it boils down to what you like and more importantly what the driver likes. The driver is the biggest maker or loser of time, keep him comfortable and confident in his ride,

how much work to get the glide to work with the coupler? do u just buy the kit?

theres a cuople of ways of doing it, you can have clutch pedal or an iternal valve type. Do'nt forget it's direct drive without a torque converter. It doesn't slip anymore. I think when I checked into it it was going to cost arond 600 dollars to convert a glide

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