08-05-2009, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Toploader Transmission use
I'm tracking a couple leads down on some Toploader transmissions in preparation for my car. I've been concentrating on a small shaft, wide ratio transmission as ERA recommends. I like a wide ratio transmission just for the ease of driving around town. Are these things really plenty beefy enough behind a moderate 428 motor (400 flywheel HP range)?
I might have a lead on a close ratio toploader but then I would probably need to step up to a 3.54 rear from the 3.31.
I know there will be suggestions to go with a 5 or 6 speed but I'm old school. After 39 years of 4 speeds the shift pattern is engrained in my senses.
Thanks
Dan
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