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Old 10-26-2008, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mikep2002
WOW what an awsome project! Its gonna make sick power.

I just dont see the reason for the manual tranny. With turbos behind it hitting hard gonna be tough to put any kind of tire on it for the street. And if it goes to the track still hard pressed to see the 6speed manual tranny cars breaking into the 9`s. There seem to be so many manual trans cars with big power failing to get into the 9`s you have to have an appreciation for the cars that do get into the 9's with the T56/MN6. And from what I have seen the manual trans cars with turbos have more problem getting low numbers at the track because what seems to be shifting and spooling issues and the turbo coming in so hard.

Will make one hell of a standing mile car and the bling factor is awsome.
That is a really good question....we thought long and hard about going with a auto tranny and RPM makes a good one....but bottom line.....my drag days a behind me and I am tired of breaking things at the track....it's much more fun to drive a six speed on the street. As far as hooking up that is one of the reasons i went with a 3.15/quaife differential.
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why not go with one of those auto trans that have numerous levers, a lever to engage each gear. I think they are called.... ****. I want to say it starts with an L. Lenko maybe?
that way you could have all the advantages of an auto (quick shifting, no clutch to keeep replacing, etc), yet also have the "hands on" feel of an auto.

Plus, since you are going for "unique", that would hit the spot. i never see those on street cars, and rarely on the track cars.
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This will be a street car, not a track car.
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:28 PM
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i know that. but witht hat tranny, he gets all the benefits of an auto, the participation factor of a manual, and a hella unique setup.
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Not sure but I think they call them sequential transmissions. I heard they run about 25K for one of those.
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why not go with one of those auto trans that have numerous levers, a lever to engage each gear. I think they are called.... ****. I want to say it starts with an L. Lenko maybe?
that way you could have all the advantages of an auto (quick shifting, no clutch to keeep replacing, etc), yet also have the "hands on" feel of an auto.

Plus, since you are going for "unique", that would hit the spot. i never see those on street cars, and rarely on the track cars.
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wow i hate you! lol just kiddin, sick as hell comes to mind tho!
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First of all...I am only 60 but 30 at heart! My money is not stupid...**** no money is stupid. I just decided that I would spend my kids inheritance cause of all the headaches they gave me when they were young...pay back is a bitch kids!
As far as the intake is concerned you know better than anyone why you want plenty of air going in....but then again....your the guy that over torques his heads till the ARP studs snap! :-)
Well, pushing water is a bitch!!LOL!!!
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Originally Posted by mikep2002
Not sure but I think they call them sequential transmissions. I heard they run about 25K for one of those.
damn. Really? Well, i guess that can likely be scratched off the toy list.

I thought that tranny was pretty cool when i saw it. I was thinking of eventually installing such a device in a future car of mine, but at $25k, i think i can deal with a standard auto trans.
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Linko tranny would never be practical for a street car.
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Originally Posted by Mr.427
Linko tranny would never be practical for a street car.
X2. Even on their "Street" transmission, you still have to change the oil every 500 miles, and each gear is its own separate gearbox (a 5 speed is 5 oil changes, lol)
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X2. Even on their "Street" transmission, you still have to change the oil every 500 miles, and each gear is its own separate gearbox (a 5 speed is 5 oil changes, lol)

That would make me stay away forever! Much too much of a hassel! Heck...I thought changing gears was fun....any monkey can drive an auto!
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Originally Posted by slow67
X2. Even on their "Street" transmission, you still have to change the oil every 500 miles, and each gear is its own separate gearbox (a 5 speed is 5 oil changes, lol)
Ya and on average they run 5000 bucks a gear, and if you want reverse thats another 5000.
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Ya and on average they run 5000 bucks a gear, and if you want reverse thats another 5000.
dont act like you know....its $4999.99 LOL
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There`s a reason I think you really only see them in Pro Stock drag cars.
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I'm with 427, sticks are fun.
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Originally Posted by BlackySS13
I'm with 427, sticks are fun.
Must... resist... perverted... comment!

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Old 10-28-2008, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverado_13
Must... resist... perverted... comment!


Just move on funny boy!
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Originally Posted by Mr.427
Just move on funny boy!
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Originally Posted by Silverado_13
Stop all this posting and get back to work!
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so whats the deal any more pics??
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