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Originally Posted by j jones
Toploader was the replacement for the B-W T-10, I believe.
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The Toploader was Ford's own replacement for the B-W T-10 in their manual transmission lineup, but I don't think it was a development of the B-W trans.
Depending on vintage, the Toploader designations are RUG, HEH and Tremec T-170, so it seems that Tremec (TTC) probably bought the rights to the Toploader when Ford had finished with it.
Back in mid '60s, Ford Kar Kraft 'repackaged' the Toploader for service in the 427 powered GT40 MkII (Kar Kraft T-44 transaxle). This path was taken, I believe, because of the strength of the Toploader internals.
Jerico transmissions also took inspiration from the Ford Toploader for their race transmissions.
I think I've just hijacked my own thread....
Cheers,
Glen