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[Armrer]

Yep, the M-6007-X302B is the unit as you mentioned. 345 hp, call them for a dyno sheet to rpm/power spread. Great engine.

The T5 is a good call. V is right on that, looking back I would have picked it over the TKO 600.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by Armrer

Yep, the M-6007-X302B is the unit as you mentioned. 345 hp, call them for a dyno sheet to rpm/power spread. Great engine.

The T5 is a good call. V is right on that, looking back I would have picked it over the TKO 600.

The T5 world class is fine but the .64 overdrive puts many engines in a "no go" rev range at normal (65-80) MPH speeds where the TKO .82 allows use of fifth without lugging/bucking/being under the comfortable range of the engine.

Again, careful analysis of how and where you will be driving will help in proper powertrain selection.

The tires on your roller will be selected by the dealer. The factory provides no tires so request what you want and pay the difference to the dealer to bridge the gap from what they "give" you to what you really need.

[jordanm]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

The T5 world class is fine but the .64 overdrive puts many engines in a "no go" rev range at normal (65-80) MPH speeds where the TKO .82 allows use of fifth without lugging/bucking/being under the comfortable range of the engine.

Again, careful analysis of how and where you will be driving will help in proper powertrain selection.

The tires on your roller will be selected by the dealer. The factory provides no tires so request what you want and pay the difference to the dealer to bridge the gap from what they "give" you to what you really need.

thanks - what size is typical for a 289 slab?

I am a big believer in spending more money for good tires vs. garbage ones.

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by jordanm

thanks - what size is typical for a 289 slab?

I am a big believer in spending more money for good tires vs. garbage ones.

The most common is a 205/70x15 (or 75 series t be closer to original) but as Amrer has indicated a 215/70 will fit. He has had a lower performance Firestone on his car, he then upgraded to Blockley 205s (Blockley Tyre - Vintage and Classic Car Tyres) but has now fitted Michelin 215s (XWX | Michelin Classic)

And I would put the Avons as equal or better to any choice SascoSports Inc is a full-function racecar preparation restoration shop Rally-CR6ZZ-DOT&tire_size=205/70R15 96V&std_rim=&rim_diameter=15

Note these are not cheap, but why spend thousands on "horsepower" and balk at hundreds to allow it to be used?

[jordanm]

Originally Posted by Mark IV

The most common is a 205/70x15 (or 75 series t be closer to original) but as Amrer has indicated a 215/70 will fit. He has had a lower performance Firestone on his car, he then upgraded to Blockley 205s (Blockley Tyre - Vintage and Classic Car Tyres) but has now fitted Michelin 215s (XWX | Michelin Classic)

And I would put the Avons as equal or better to any choice SascoSports Inc is a full-function racecar preparation restoration shop Rally-CR6ZZ-DOT&tire_size=205/70R15 96V&std_rim=&rim_diameter=15

Note these are not cheap, but why spend thousands on "horsepower" and balk at hundreds to allow it to be used?

So about $400 each for the Michelins...still cheaper than what I pay for tires on my other cars :-)