Which Trans?

Lew Ledyard · #1 (**permalink**) 03-26-2003, 08:50 PM

David:

I am having a Kirkham 427 built with a stroked Shelby BB. The car is mostly for twisty street driving. What transmission and rear end ratio would you recommend? Would you recommend a 5 speed to have the close gears plus OD, or would you stick with a top loader, and if so, which one?

Thanks,

Lew Ledyard

David Kee · #2 (**permalink**) 03-27-2003, 03:52 PM

Lew,
I think we talked on the phone today. For the street I like 3.31 rear gears and a wide ratio toploader. Tons of fun.

Lew Ledyard · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2003, 06:53 PM

Yup, that was me. Thanks for your time. I look forward to working with you.

Is there much weight difference between a top loader and a tremac?

Lew

David Kee · #4 (**permalink**) 03-28-2003, 05:56 AM

Toploader #100, Tremec TKO #100.
The weight savings in the aluminum case is added back by the fifth gear.