Transmissions

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Pro's and Cons
Jerico
Liberty
Lenco
G Force
I'm new to stick shift racing
High RPM SBC 2800- 2900 lb car

I am assuming superstock or Comp rules here:

Jerico- pros- you can find a used non clutchless fairly cheap
Lightweight compared to others
Cons- limit to hp and weight it can handle over time
They only made one hybrid four speed clutchless with a one piece slider- not sure if they still do.
Run away from any split slider clutchless they have. Too many problems with that.

Liberty pros-great transmission built for well over 1000 hp in any of their versions
A lot of ratios to choose from
Very easy to service
Good support from the company when I needed parts.
Cons- fair amount of money to buy new (but still a good value)
There are many older versions with welded clusters and different lug versions three vs five. They all,work, but changing ratios is more involved
A lot of used ones have gearing for big motor light car sets ups so changing ratios can be pricey so consider that in price vs new
I will say, this is a very very good and fun transmission. If you can run one, do it. Just try and find one that has the newer five lugs and snap rings holding gears on clusters

Lenco- never used one. Pros- they look cool but I hear they take more power to turn and parts can be tough to find

Gforce- pros- lots of versions out there.durable,
Good support
They make clutch assisted 4and 5 speeds that are strong
They make a split slider and a one piece slider version of clutchless
Cons- not many.
Some are heavy
I would go for the one piece slider if going clutchless more reliable