Manual Trans Help

[tj310]

How come manual trans threads draw so many opinions ? With all this ratio talk how would a 2 spd ever get downtrack? ...Thanx Trevor

[Ed Carpenter]

Save up buy a Jerico and a soft-lok clutch(Hyatt,Mcleod,Advanced,Ram, etc) and you will be happy. Ed

[Jeff Lee]

I would disagree with Mark that a stick won't work well because of the weight and low RPM of the car. It's evident in the post he's behind the times and clutch and flywheel technology have come a long way since he had the Pontiac.
On the other hand, I think if one can't afford to do it right (trans, clutch package), then you would save yourself a lot of expensive aggravation if you stayed away from a stick.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I would disagree with Mark that a stick won't work well because of the weight and low RPM of the car. It's evident in the post he's behind the times and clutch and flywheel technology have come a long way since he had the Pontiac.
On the other hand, I think if one can't afford to do it right (trans, clutch package), then you would save yourself a lot of expensive aggravation if you stayed away from a stick.

LOL, I know, Jeff. One call does it all .

Only reason I'm behind the times ,is because I choose to be ,especially with that combination.

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by tj310

How come manual trans threads draw so many opinions ? With all this ratio talk how would a 2 spd ever get downtrack? ...Thanx Trevor

Trevor, you have a PM

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Slik tom,
Using what I have or can make or repair is my life story also. Driving stick is just like riding bicycle.
Drooze,
If you have 72 challenger I would'nt even put that trans in it sell it. Nobody uses those trans because you can buy a good trans probaly for what you would spend on that one.
Overdrive gears aren't counted for number of gears of trans if I'm correct Idon't know if there are any 5spd stockers?
More gears you have the better you can make the ratios faster the car goes on SS/AH
5 spd would help because less drop on shifts would calm down car and clutch could probaly be softer because ratios closer together can soften clutch more before you run through it.
Mike Taylor 3601

[james schaechter]

The only real choices for a stocker that exist today are jericos and Gforce. I know of a guy that has a really good deal on a DR-4 Jerico with Long Shifter. It is the one that is close to the same length as a stock trans. It was in a stocker with a small block.I use the longer one so I don't want to carry 2 lengths of driveshafts with me for a spare. It is a good deal. e mail me if you are interested and I will send you the contact info. jimschaechter@earthlink.net

[Jeff Lee]

There are several 5-speed stocker racers out there. They all seem to be in SBF combinations. Little engines should really benefit from them!

[danny waters sr]

With what i have spent on new light-weight p/g and several converters testing , I wish i would have gone the stick way. Probably have less in it . And more fun. I used to have a big -block 66 chevelle with the rock crusher in it and ran 11.60's , never broke anything just running old school set -up. I don't see why this would not work with my 283 running 12.0's and a lot lighter. You guys got me scared to try it now.

[james schaechter]

Danny, you won't break a Rock Crusher with a 283, but you will need a rolling start to keep the engine from stalling with that 2.20 low! LOL.