When most of us think of transbrakes, Super Comp dragsters and other race-only quarter-milers come to mind. But if your street-and-strip ride has a traction surplus, a transbrake may be what you need.

In the auto trans world, few transmissions can handle the type of power the TH400 can when it's upgraded from stock. Unlike the Powerglide, which is mainly a drag racing trans, the TH400 is a viable ...