Best Transmission??

Vishnoff · 09-21-2002, 12:08 AM

I want to upgrade my 3 speed tranny to something better, preferable a 5 speed. But I want soemthing that will be able to handle the engine I plan to drop in my car (a 460 stroked to a 520), something that can handle 800+ horsepower. Can anyone give me some suggestions on what wouls be a good transmission to buy? I would really appreciate your replys.

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1967 Coupe
3 spd tranny w/rebuilt 200.
Awaiting a Granada brake conversion and suspension rebuild.

mustangII460 · 09-21-2002, 01:40 AM

Actually my favorite trans is a Powerglide, hard to beat. We've run 826 lbs of tourqe through a slightly modded one. 5grand stall 7 inch converter.

A 5 speed won't handle 800 + unless your talking lenco. $$$$ & $$

We called Doug Nash to see if one of those would work. You would have to weld two together.

Vishnoff · 09-21-2002, 03:49 AM

So if a 5 spd won't do the job, were talking a 6 spd. I need something that is somewhat afordable, but that is still good enough to handle street/ strip abuse (plus my lead foot!!).

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1967 Coupe
3 spd tranny w/rebuilt 200.
Awaiting a Granada brake conversion and suspension rebuild.

09-21-2002, 12:08 AM	#1
Vishnoff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Posts: 29	Best Transmission?? I want to upgrade my 3 speed tranny to something better, preferable a 5 speed. But I want soemthing that will be able to handle the engine I plan to drop in my car (a 460 stroked to a 520), something that can handle 800+ horsepower. Can anyone give me some suggestions on what wouls be a good transmission to buy? I would really appreciate your replys. __________________ 1967 Coupe 3 spd tranny w/rebuilt 200. Awaiting a Granada brake conversion and suspension rebuild.

09-21-2002, 01:40 AM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Actually my favorite trans is a Powerglide, hard to beat. We've run 826 lbs of tourqe through a slightly modded one. 5grand stall 7 inch converter. A 5 speed won't handle 800 + unless your talking lenco. $$$$ & $$ We called Doug Nash to see if one of those would work. You would have to weld two together. __________________ Frank

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09-21-2002, 03:49 AM	#3
Vishnoff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose Posts: 29	So if a 5 spd won't do the job, were talking a 6 spd. I need something that is somewhat afordable, but that is still good enough to handle street/ strip abuse (plus my lead foot!!). __________________ 1967 Coupe 3 spd tranny w/rebuilt 200. Awaiting a Granada brake conversion and suspension rebuild.