Transmission suggestions please
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07/21/14 11:50 PM
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bigdad
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Asked a few times, seems to be hard to get agreement Street strip car .. I'd like an OD trans but // I really need to decide, soon http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=84774.0Opinions, ideas, suggestions ? Should I put a manual in it ?
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Re: Transmission suggestions please
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
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07/22/14 02:19 AM
07/22/14 02:19 AM
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Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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Here are a couple things I'm against. When 1st is not low enough, when the top gear is not high enough and wide ratios. The manufacturers have figured it out. That's why a 8 spd Hemi Ram can haul, accelerate, get mileage and have a low cruising rpm. Most super luxury perf cars from Germany have 7,8 and 9 speeds. There are 11, 12 sec cars that can go 150-200mph. A Viper with 6 speeds is strong out of the gate and car go 200mph. I've done the 518 w lock up swap so I"m not just spewing here. You need alot of floor modifications and it's huge and inefficient. The ONLY reason to consider a 518, it's a Mopar trans. It's not cheap but next time, I'm going with this.
69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super
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Re: Transmission suggestions please
[Re: MidPenMopar]
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07/22/14 02:35 AM
07/22/14 02:35 AM
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Downtown Roebuck Ont
Twostick
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It would be nice if the guy that did the thread on that swap would share the drawings for that cross member.  Some of the other stuff not so much  but a good write up none the less. What is this going behind? The A500 might be a better/easier fit depending on how much torque you plan to feed it. Kevin
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Re: Transmission suggestions please
[Re: bigdad]
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07/22/14 11:33 AM
07/22/14 11:33 AM
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DAYCLONA
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Quote:
Asked a few times, seems to be hard to get agreement
Street strip car ..
I'd like an OD trans but //
I really need to decide, soon
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=84774.0
Opinions, ideas, suggestions ?
Should I put a manual in it ?
If your going to want an OD and a manual, T56 6 speed .050 OD
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Re: Transmission suggestions please
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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07/24/14 03:57 AM
07/24/14 03:57 AM
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Manitoba, Canada
DaytonaTurbo
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Quote:
If your going to want an OD and a manual, T56 6 speed .050 OD
Good trans, just be aware that unless you cough up the money for a T56 magnum, you will spend some $$$ doing trans upgrades if you plan to throw any amount of power at it. I think the most common units are only rated to 450ft-lbs.
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