Toploader + Gear Vendors overdrive?

Young1 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 05:45 AM

Has anyone done this? Does the Gear Vendors replace the tailshafthousing? Does it increase the overall length of the trans? Can it be installed in a short driveshaft Cobra?

mr bruce · #2 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 05:52 AM

Gear Vendors under/overdrive auxiliary transmissions, Ford 2-Wheel Drive 4, 5 and 6 Speed Manual Transmissions.

CHANMADD · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 08:55 AM

Mine is a 4 speed jaguar Moss box with Laycock overdrive unit.......it fits fine ....the driveshqft is about 12 inches.......2000rpm at about.80............2.88 rear and 26 inch dia tires::.....I believe Laycock sold to these guys

Tim Brewer · #4 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 10:45 AM

I dont think it would fit. If it might fit, how long would your driveshaft be and how short is too short? Do you have an IRS?

Young1 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 11:41 AM

Yes I have IRS. Drive shaft around 12 -14 inches. Can not tell from website how much length is added to trans.

blykins · #6 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 12:42 PM

Why pay that much for an overdrive unit when you can buy a new TKO for. $2300?

CHANMADD · #7 (**permalink**) 11-29-2013, 04:42 PM

I agree ...just get a five speed........

mr bruce · #8 (**permalink**) 11-30-2013, 04:07 AM

760010M-27 : Ford Range Torque Spliter Overdrive 27% with a 5.125 retainer index | Advance Adapters

Anthony · #9 (**permalink**) 01-14-2014, 09:12 PM

If you are running a close ratio toploader, you can switch to a wide ratio, and change your rear gears to 2.88's, and you'll have the same overall first gear ratio, now with an "overdrive" like top gear.

Karl Bebout · #10 (**permalink**) 01-14-2014, 09:28 PM

The torque splitter sounds fine, for lower power cars <400 '#s of torque.