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Old 08-17-2016, 09:09 PM   #26
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Default Re: Ford 2.3? 250?

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith View Post
Just got a call from Jack Larsen.He is on the road trucking,and wanted me to set this thread straight.His car has never run a 4 speed.Has the same 3 speed tranny that he ran behind the 6 cylinder.His friend Bruce Kastle built the 302 over the winter that is now in the car with the 3 speed.Brother Wayne will be up from La. later this month to drive the car at the 2 Earlville races.Hope this info is helpful.
Lyn, All,
3 speeds are still not allowed to be replaced with a 4 speed manual.
However, 2 speed PG's ARE allowed a 3 speed automatic.
It seems that the automatic industry has more smooth talking lobbyists behind them.
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