Looks like they are making a 5 speed that will fit directly into our cars with no cutting, and can handle some power.

I wonder what the details are, and how much $

http://www.bangshift.com/blog/Bangshift-Approved-The-McLeod-M-800-5-Speed-Transmission.html

Looks really good,I just hope the entry fee is'nt 6k lol. Now if I sell my 2 race built 904s & 3 converters... Then I could bug you Larry about a good clutch setup.

Looks good for the currently more and more big ci / mighty hp streetcars being build. Of course the big Q will be what it will survive on the strip I guess. It's just not me who will figure it out as I just ordered a GForce GF4A trans for the racer. As said, at least it looks tuff!

I hear ya! I'd like to try one of these out with my RST street twin clutch setup. I just have a feeling that the cost is going to be big. I wonder what kind of ratios we are talking about too. Sure would be nice to drive to the track in an overdrive, but yet, still be able to shift through 4 gears at the track.

Hopefully the price isn't too outrageous... If it's reasonable I've just found the perfect trans for my duster

Per the comments section $2300.00

IMO, pretty reasonable.

Ed

I thought i saw someone said 2300.00 in the comments section below the artical

IF ITS REALLY !!!!!!2300!!!!!!! IM INN!!!

That even looks kind cool, better than the kesler imho

Kasey

I LIKE THE LOOK OF THIS AS WELL!

I saw it at SEMA, Red from mcleod said they were thrashing to get it done in time for the show. The cluster gear is multi-peice, that allowed them to put a bearing in the middle of it that mounts in a bulkhead thru the middle of the case. That's where the strength comes from. THe overdrive is mounted in the tailshaft housing. It is all syncronized, so I don't know how well it will shift in drag racing applications. I suppose it can be slick shifted just like any 833 trans. I think he mentioned that 2300 price to me also. He also said they came in second place for best new product at SEMA.

I'll break it.......

If that thing is a bolt in in an A body SIGN ME UP ... the configuration in the link looks like E body

That shifter set-up looks like it could be the Achilles heel for street use and strips with dust covered pits.Other than that I like the look of it and it looks like you wouldn't need much fabrication to install it in any car.
Gus

I'm pretty stoked on this. I was soooo close to pulling the trigger on a much more expensive aftermarket 4-speed until I saw this. I'd think the shifter could be handled with a dust boot of some sort. I'd be amazed if they left it open to the elements.

Wonder what the gear ratios are???

the Tremec 1 is too deep and the 1-2 is a little wide, I could go for a close to even spread 4 speed with a .8 od.

Something like:
2.56
1.92
1.28
1
.8

That is pretty cool. I don't see the $2300 happening, but it would be sweet if it were true. It looks from the background in the main picture that the shifter is mobile and that there is a short shaft version. I think I would buy it if the price is as speculated.

Sweet

i'd break it too!! now were was that g-force on racing junk !!! ahhahahahaha

there is a vidio here with some info on it plus some more pics http://www.stangtv.com/forum/mcleod-hits-high-gear-their-new-6035.html