Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/08/13 10:40 PM
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Has Anyone ever used one of there quick ratio boxes? Thinking of going from power to manual to get rid of the pump, extra belt, and big bulky power gear box, starting to act up and loose anyway. Pros? Cons? Thanks for the input! link to product http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0011/s0008/FR1540
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Re: Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/09/13 09:04 AM
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I had one and they're super nice for a manual but heavy. I only gained 13lbs going from a fr manual to a Borgeson power setup. The Borgeson is excellent and its staying.
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Re: Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/09/13 09:31 PM
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HEMIDOG 70
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My friend has one on his 64 Polara. He took a power unit off for this unit. He dose not like it at all. He says it's way too stiff at low speed and he knows what manual steering feels like because his 63 Plymouth has a factory manual box and likes it just fine.
Last edited by HEMIDOG 70; 05/11/13 03:09 PM.
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Re: Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/10/13 12:42 AM
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I have one in my 68 road runner and it sucks to turn at slow speeds. It take so much effort that I feel like I am going to break something. A lot of people talk up manual steering so I thought it was just me. Must be a difference with the manufacturer.
I do have three contributing factors that make it worse: Hemi engine, smaller steering wheel, and wider front tires.
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Re: Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/10/13 12:41 PM
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I have one in my 68 fastback, iron headed small block, 17x8 wheels, 245/45 tire. it is a touch firm, but nothing crazy. im very happy with it. i like it better than a factory manual box.
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Re: Flaming River Manual gear box
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05/15/13 11:44 AM
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IMHO, the flaming river unit isnt THAT much heavier than a stock manual box..
408 Stroker 533 HP 520 FT LBS...........................1970 Dart RMS AlterKation
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