04-04-2010, 10:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Golden Isles,
GA
Cobra Make, Engine: Butler Cobra. 350 Chevy Engine, blueprinted, heads cc'd, ported, polished, manifolds matched, big valves, 1.6 roller rockers, TB Injected, mild cam, MSD crank trigger electronic ignition. TKO-600 transmission. XKE Jaguar rear. IFS by Fast Cars
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Originally Posted by mln385
I guess the biggest question is what type of driving will you be doing?
If it is just for cruising to take in the sites and enjoy the ride then a 5 speed is all you need plus some.
If you are highway speeds then the added overdrive will save gas and rpms.
I took mine out yesterday for a cruise to enjoy the weather and the ride, a few spirited take offs but mostly leisure cruising. Rarely got into 5th gear as all the motor would do in this application is lug as I was at speeds under 50.
Mostly 3rd and 4th gear so if I had a 6th gear I would never use it. No need for it, the Roush 427Sr/Tw runs best at about 1800 + rpm otherwise it lugs.
Henry come on down and I will go over my car with you so you can make an informed determination.
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On Good days, driving to & from work. Visiting friends in the city, burbs & countryside. So street & highway cruising. Occasionally, three to four times a year Road America, Blackhawk Farms and other road tracks. It will never see a Drag strip. I want driving it to be a fun.
Arthur
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