Transmission choices/discussion
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Well I've had a standard since I was born (theoretically!)
Because nothing on my coupe now is stock except brakes and t5 (brakes will be changed before it ever gets finished) I've been thinking which direction to go.
I really don't want to pony up the money for a 6 speed.
A T5 won't do
I've had Tremecs, never an issue with me.
But people are trying to persuade me to go auto.
Car is a 90 coupe mexican 347 stroker vic jr's
twin turbo/megasquirt/comp xfi236 3.27 gears.
To get an aod I want will be quite expensive.
I used to be a Chevy guy and have mad respect for Chevy transmissions. Also people I know run glides and turbo 400's in their mustangs.
What do you guys think of a built turbo 350 (weight savings over 400).
This is a street/strip car, might even keep the air, leather , 17 inch cobras.
Kind of thinking of it as a KOTS type of ride.
And I must say I've never enjoyed any c4 I've owned, stock or built. I've had a lentech and an art carr aod and both were great but expensive.
Redneck performance sells built 350's for around 1,300 new with warranty.
discuss.
Because nothing on my coupe now is stock except brakes and t5 (brakes will be changed before it ever gets finished) I've been thinking which direction to go.
I really don't want to pony up the money for a 6 speed.
A T5 won't do
I've had Tremecs, never an issue with me.
But people are trying to persuade me to go auto.
Car is a 90 coupe mexican 347 stroker vic jr's
twin turbo/megasquirt/comp xfi236 3.27 gears.
To get an aod I want will be quite expensive.
I used to be a Chevy guy and have mad respect for Chevy transmissions. Also people I know run glides and turbo 400's in their mustangs.
What do you guys think of a built turbo 350 (weight savings over 400).
This is a street/strip car, might even keep the air, leather , 17 inch cobras.
Kind of thinking of it as a KOTS type of ride.
And I must say I've never enjoyed any c4 I've owned, stock or built. I've had a lentech and an art carr aod and both were great but expensive.
Redneck performance sells built 350's for around 1,300 new with warranty.
discuss.
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If your going to race it,go auto.A built C4 or 350 will be perfect,just make sure whoever you buy it from builds it to hold the power your car makes now and in the future.Buy it once.
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Check out PTC you can get a guaranteed trans through them also with a much longer history in the business...especially when it comes to getting your converter right. With the heat and durability factor I would have to go 400. For the little bit of added weight,Id sacrafice for a much better tranny at the same cost
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Mainly a street car?
Stick with the 5 speed. The fun factor is off the chart and you keep the overdrive.
I have been looking at the Ford Racing Tremec M-7003-R58H from the old 95 Cobra R set up. It has been upgraded and can handle 600ft lb of torque like a TKO 600. It is a close ratio in the first 4 and has a.68 OD.
Track car?
Go with the auto.
Stick with the 5 speed. The fun factor is off the chart and you keep the overdrive.
I have been looking at the Ford Racing Tremec M-7003-R58H from the old 95 Cobra R set up. It has been upgraded and can handle 600ft lb of torque like a TKO 600. It is a close ratio in the first 4 and has a.68 OD.
Track car?
Go with the auto.
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How much power are you going to make?
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depends on tune. it's a mexican block would like to keep it streetable so around 500 rwhp is my goal. the setup is capable of more but I feel it will be better off to scale it back.
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I think the TH400 would be a solid choice.
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