As part of my continuing research I spoke to Frosty today, as I'd been told he used to run these trannys.
He had some sensible advice (which was of course the last thing I want to hear...) and mostly advised me against ANY manual gearbox. So, much as I admire his achievements, etc, he was never going to 'get' what I'm after.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 15 8:17 pm
by Cannonball
db wrote:As part of my continuing research I spoke to Frosty today, as I'd been told he used to run these trannys.
He had some sensible advice (which was of course the last thing I want to hear...) and mostly advised me against ANY manual gearbox. So, much as I admire his achievements, etc, he was never going to 'get' what I'm after.
Dont forget andy is a seasoned bussines man and would hope one day to get your autobox work, it will all help to keep that monster rv on track,,
he had great succes with the manual transmission in the original car he won street thingie one yr with it great crowd entertainer,, you go for it what the hell,,,
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 15 8:37 pm
by Mick
I'm with Duncan on this one.
I wouldn't go by somebody elses opinion based on their achievements. Do your own research and if it's what you want then go for it. I ran my Dart with the 4 spd and loved it but when i fitted the 440, i didn't think the 8-3/4 would last behind the 4 spd, so i went auto. Ironically, i ended up fitting a dana 60 anyway.
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 15 8:42 pm
by db
Great powershifting here, and possibly the nicest backdrop of any dragstrip I've seen
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 15 11:05 pm
by db
Cannonball wrote:
db wrote:As part of my continuing research I spoke to Frosty today, as I'd been told he used to run these trannys.
He had some sensible advice (which was of course the last thing I want to hear...) and mostly advised me against ANY manual gearbox. So, much as I admire his achievements, etc, he was never going to 'get' what I'm after.
Dont forget andy is a seasoned business man and would hope one day to get your autobox work, it will all help to keep that monster rv on track,,
he had great success with the manual transmission in the original car he won street thingie one yr with it great crowd entertainer,, you go for it what the hell,,,
Yeah mate, I don't think he had my best interests at heart
The only thing holding me back is that I've read that these gearboxes can drop out of gear if not under load, Andy also mentioned this.
I've also read that this doesn't happen.
I'll probably end up buying it anyway...
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 15 11:44 pm
by Mossy68
You go for it mate.
We've all tried to convert you to auto in some shape or form, but you've stuck to your guns.
Your car. Your way.
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 15 9:08 am
by db
I've had to walk away... I can't be 100% sure but the weight of evidence is that these trannys will drop out of gear when not under load. So, useless for the street
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 15 3:41 pm
by Dave999
would this collection of cogs in a standard A833 case not do
Still too spendy for me but a great option Dave! Miles cheaper than any overdrive or 5 speed. Maybe summat to think about if mine ever eats itself
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 15 12:31 pm
by MrNorm
As soon as I hear Doug Bananarama! always takes me to a picture from my yoof - in the mid-eighties I was on hols with my mate Adrian in the US and we ended up staying a couple of nights with Bret Kepner (track announcer, drag racing encyclopedia in his head, hilariously bonkers in abusing cars (another story) and aka "Mr Dirt" a successful (slow) bracket racer). We went to the Friday nite drags (RWYB) at St Louis raceway with him and the car that I fell in love with was a white '70 Challenger, streetable (-ish I guess), leaf sprung, and running 9's with a Doug Nash trans Never forget those wheel-up launches and bang shifting that sucker all the way. Fabulous. I still have some pics somewhere.
That could be you!!!
I did get a ride in a Lenco-equipped street car that many may remember - our very own Mr Andy Neal when he had the Hemi Dart!! OK it was to the bottom of the road and back, but again, fantastic....
Either option should confer instant hero status..go for it..........
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 15 4:04 pm
by autofetish
Instant hero
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 15 7:20 pm
by db
You know what Gavin, I was SOOO tempted but it's too impractical even for me!
Instant hero... I like that. Maybe one day
