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Old 12-10-2012, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by joyridin' View Post
To run a T56, you need a torque range that basically starts at 1400 RPM and goes up. I have one in my car and it is absolutely worthless without a doubt. You either have no first gear and a nice cruising 6th gear, or you have some semblance of first gear and a 6th gear that you cruise in at 1600 RPM. Way below what most Cobras probably need.

A 5 speed is a much better option.


Yep... 3.54 is about as low as you would want to go with the 2.66 first gear and when combined with the .63 6th gear, cruise is 1500-1800 rpm.

But... if you redline at 7500 rpm AND can cruise at 1500rpm, the T56 is the way to go. Not many Cobras are that versatile though...
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