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Old 02-07-2013, 12:42 AM   #20
70c10stepside
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Re: I need a little schooling on manual transmissions

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Originally Posted by jocko View Post
I seem to remember when anything with 4.11s could get you into trouble..




70c10 - you just keep on drivin slow, I haven't heard a 16 y/o say anything that responsible in years... Good on ya.

Having said that, however - I agree, 5or6speed + 500hp = not on a budget
The 4.11 is interesting in the rain with the th400 lol And thanks sir.

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Originally Posted by Hezie View Post
Also take a look at the Richmond 6 speed I love my 5 speed but it's not a true od like a 6.
I'll check that out

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Originally Posted by Billett View Post
Because saying it and doing it are two different things, trust me. One day you'll get the itch to put the pedal down and I honestly hope you don't hurt yourself with that much power. I had plenty of practice driving vehicles before I got on the road also, but things happen. If you didn't want to go fast you wouldn't have 500 horses, you'd have a camry. I won't bring up your age anymore, but in regards to the original post a t-56 or tko is your best option if you want the cheapest 5 or 6 speed. If all you really wanted was the manual, then why not go for a 4 speed? They are everywhere and are much cheaper.
It may get a little abuse, on the back roads where I live. Simply because, there is no one around that I can hurt. And the little abuse it gets, is a little pull here and there. With 4 wheel drum brakes and stock suspension its nothing fast. And I have the truck due to tradition. Passed down to me. Was originally my grandmothers. Its always had a built motor. When she and then when dad had it, the truck had a 4 speed muncie. Are those strong enough? When dad started playing with big blocks, he swapped over to the th400. They have the same final gear, I believe? I was hoping for a little better final drive, but I typically drive back roads anyways so it doesn't really matter all to much. Could always throw in a different rear end I guess to make up the difference. Would be cool to have one in it, for the idea of thats what dad and my grandmother had in it.

Also, was originally 3 on the tree v8 truck.
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