4-spd Transmission Choice for lower class Ford US/VS/WS cars

[Tom Moock]

Sean, 2004 rule book,Under automatic transmission, NHRA-accepted adapter plates permitted.

[impstocker]

Why wouldn't a Jerico be a viable option? Available in many different gear ratios 1st -4th
Plus what about a Lakewood bellhousing. A heavier flywheel probaly with a adjustable pressure plate. I know Hill's V/S V6 truck runs a combo like this.

Will

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by impstocker

Why wouldn't a Jerico be a viable option? Available in many different gear ratios 1st -4th
Plus what about a Lakewood bellhousing. A heavier flywheel probaly with a adjustable pressure plate. I know Hill's V/S V6 truck runs a combo like this.

Will

Larry's combo makes a ton more power and weighs a lot more, however...
The answer is that a Jerico would be a viable option. If you want a bargain, scout for a decent narrow gear DR4. I had one years ago that had had the gears narrowed up a lot! You could do that and still probably not break it.

[Sean Marconette]

Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Sean, 2004 rule book,Under automatic transmission, NHRA-accepted adapter plates permitted.

That's why I missed it Tom, it's under Automatic!!! Thanks

No doubt a Jerico would be the way to go. A heavy flywheel would not be the way to go, lighter is better. Especially if the engine needs every HP to accelerate the car, and not being used to accelerate the flywheel. This engine has low HP and TQ, so every little detail to be efficient adds up, down to the drag on the brakes.

Sean