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Anyone running a JERICO 4-speed with a 427
Entertaining the idea of a JERICIO WC4, anyone run one?, If I decide to purchase I'll be selling two big-in big-outs.
Thanks, Perry |
Bigin/big out toploaders?
ratios/prices please? |
Is this a track car or a street car? If it's a street car, a dog gear trans is gonna be more of a pain than fun.
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Jerico
I am going to use a WC4 in my Superformance. Already fit, prepped and shifter fabricated. Car should be completed in a few weeks. I'll let you know what it's like.
JGC |
Thanks JGC...
David, I'm entertaining the idea, no decision yet... One of my top loaders has the new close ratio gear set from 'southern gear', I really like it.... |
Although it isn`t a street car, I have been running a Jerico DR4 4speed in my 428CJ powered 78 Ford Fairmont drag car.After 6 race seasons in the Fairmont, and the last 2 seasons in my NHRA Stock Eliminator Mustang, I have yet to hurt the Jerico. Both cars get the clutch dumped at 6000+RPM, with slicks, and after a visual inspection the other day, it`s going back into the Fairmont, with all it`s old guts still intact. I doubt that the drag race Jerico would be much fun after a short while on the street, but a NASCAR version would likely be less annoying. But as for durability, I certainly have no complaints!
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hey perry?
how do you like your big twin in line carbs? any trouble getting that all tuned?
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At first it was adjust-drive-adjust-drive-adjust-drive......acceleration is unbelievable, Gotta feather the gas paddle to keep the tires from spinning.
I really need to change the cam to get full potential. |
what intake are you running with those? I am seriously thinking about doing something differnt with my induction....I like the look. Where did you come up with the carbs?
Buzz |
You'll need to find an old edelbrock 6X2 then be prepared to do a lot of measuring, machining and welding. The inlines come up on ebay every once in a while, I bought mine from an old racer in the Atlanta area.
As far as I know, I'm the only source for complete gasket sets, 875 and 1425. |
I run a Jerico. The trans shifts best under full load...upshifting and downshifting... it is not suited to light-load gear changes. Part throttle cruising will also cause it to rattle alot. I have used it on the street but it is alot of work to get it shifted smoothly. I always figured I'd swap the trans out between track events... instead I just don't drive the car anymore.
I don't recommend it for a street driven car. Scott |
I've used Jericos in road-race cars - NASCAR Sportsmen. Don't recommend them for street cars. Putting them in first or reverse causes a gawd-awful noise. Some of the gears are straight cut and whine as a result.
They are unbelievably strong and quick-shifting, but are more similar to truck transmissions, meaning they need to be synchronized when downshifting. I would figure out a way to drive a car with one already in it before going any further. Good luck, Brian |
That's a good idea Brian, I'll check with jerico and ask who has one in the Atlanta area.
Thanks |
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