20+ years of "Building 904/727 for drag racing use"

Duster346 said
I was one of the first members of this site when Adam started it in the early 2000's. I've been off this forum for the last decade or so, as life gets in the way of things we'd like to pursue further, unfortunately.

My quickest BB727 has been in the 7-teens at just under 200mph and my quickest SB727 has been in the 8.50's naturally aspirated at 6000 feet elevation. I am not here to win anyone over or make money. I don't need this site to make money-- however, feel free to let me know if you have any questions about your build. I've given free advice with no sales for several decades and I'm fine with it. I won't advertise my website, as that is against site rules now, but I've helped several on here with advice or parts for quite some time.

As always, good luck with your racing program!

Chris Andrews
Andrews Racing Transmissions
Castle Rock, CO

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Hello Chris......I did want to pick your brain in regards to low/reverse band applied in 1st gear in a 727 transmission. I have two different 727 transmissions with reserve manual valve bodies and one have the low/reverse bands applied in 1st gear and the other does not. I am in the process of building a street strip 68 Dart with a 470 that should be around 600 hp and 600 tq. To be honest, I kind of like how the 727 without the low/band applied in 1st gear drives as there is no engine braking below 20 mph and I have made the mistake of accidentally down shifting the transmission with low/reverse band applied in 1st gear coming up to traffic lights on the street, which wasn't fun as it locked up the rear wheels. I have read the issues associated with not having the low/reverse band applied in 1st which is putting more strain on the sprag which can lead to failure. (At least that is what I have read). My question to you is, is there a way to safely have the low/reverse band not applied in 1st gear as to not have engine braking in 1st under 20 ish mph, or do I just need to deal with this type of operation so I can be safe with launching the car in 1st when I do go to the track. Thank you in advance for your insight!