Passon 5 Speed
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09/16/10 11:10 AM
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JamiePasson
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Forgive my absence on the board here lately. I have been buried trying to stay on top of things. I just checked some posts and people were asking about progress on the 5 speed trans.
Well let me assure you that we ARE making progress on it. It has been slower than we wanted. Keep in mind, we started with a clean sheet of paper here. We are a small company and things take time.
This is why my intention from the beginning was not to mention anything until we were closer to production. However, the McLeod M800 thing kinda threw a wrench in that and I felt that I had better mention that we were working on a project so that people knew that another option was coming.
Regardless, in the spring, we had several casting changes to make. These have been made and we are working on the gear interlock mechanism now. We are currently waiting on the shift forks and parts for the interlock mechanism.
We had hoped to have a display piece for the Mopar Nationals, but vendor time frames kept us from accomplishing that.
Yes, this is taking longer than I originally thought. There have been plenty of hiccups along the way. However, due to the fact that there will be no mods needed to install it like some of the other options out there. It is truly an afternoon swap if your car is currently a 4 speed.
I am cleaning out my PM mailbox as soon as I post this. Feel free to contact me with any questions, OR you can always call or e-mail. Thanks, Jamie
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: JamiePasson]
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09/16/10 02:02 PM
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Ghoste
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Still nice to know you are making progress. Looking forward to the final announcement.
I see a light at the end of the tunnel, and it's... ELECTROLUMINESCENT!
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: DAYCLONA]
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09/16/10 02:25 PM
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What do you estimate the torque capacity to be? I'm definately interested if it can handle decent power and truely is a bolt-in kit. I've put 5000 miles on my 71 demon this summer and the 4-spped is killing me on the highway with just a 3.55 gear. Pleas e keep us updated as time/progress allows.
When I die I want to go like my Grandfather did, quietly in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: efisixpack]
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09/16/10 03:11 PM
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I see this seems to be more street orientated trans but, forgive me for not looking up the older post, can this thing be used street/strip with slicks and a big block? Just curious on what rating you will be giving it and what kind of car its aimed at. Seems to be lots of choices in the lower hp areana, but less when you build a big block.
Last edited by Dragula; 09/16/10 03:14 PM.
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: JamiePasson]
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09/16/10 11:46 PM
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What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! There's more than a few of us that can hardly wait.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: JamiePasson]
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09/17/10 12:44 AM
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Hi Jamie, My post is one of the ones I think you were referring to. Anyway, I'm trying to gather parts in anticipation of your trans coming out. Just to be certain, I can purchase a standard A-833 Quicktime bellhousing, a standard LA 360 flywheel, and an 18 spline clutch and T/O bearing and all will be fine, right? Basically all I will need from you is the trans and shifter?
Some see the glass as half empty, some see the glass as half full. I just drink straight out of the bottle.
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Re: Passon 5 Speed
[Re: JamiePasson]
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09/17/10 06:28 PM
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That is correct. The shifter is actually part of the trans. It will be available in press in or bolt on type so that you can use your existing factory 4 speed handle if you desire. The ratios are as follow: 2.65 1.92 1.40 1.00 .70 Thanks, jamie
Nice ratio selection, I drove a buddies Keisler equipted, 3.54 geared 440 b-body the other day, and it just felt like the car could use a bit steeper overdrive. Even with 3.54's, when you launch through the gears, you're shifting pretty quickly from 1st through 3rd.
On a track with slicks in the quarter mile it's obviously another story, but in the real world we're talking about top-end speed that is limited only by the car's ability to stay on the road and not start flying.
Wasn't it Richard Petty who said that with 3.54 rear-end gears, his top end was almost unlimited? Imagine if they had this tranmission back in the days of Rapid Transit and Vanishing Point!
Your ratios with the .70 OD sounds perfect, especially with a stroker motor on the freeway these days.
After looking atr the Kiesler website, it seems I was misinformed about the Kiesler 5th gear ratio. Sorry.
Last edited by jbc426; 09/24/10 10:36 AM.
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