What 5- speed for 500Hp 347?

[Caprimaniac]

Originally Posted by blykins

Just depends on how you had the transmission set up.

Are you talking stuff like clearances? Or parts like axles and housing?

I ordered the box ready built from Astro. It has the upgraded G-force housing and upgraded axles and shift forks as well.

On the stock T5 there was a tendency to drop into 5. instead of 3 when downshifting. (Pissin' me off very time that happened!) Why is this happening? Lots of torque moving the axles relative to one another is my theory- although it might not be correct.


With the Astro it's almost the same. I have to "look around" with the gearstick until it falls into the narrow 3.- gear slit... (and then it's down to 3000 rpm's and I've lost 2 positions...) If 'Im lucky enuff to find it..... Fell into 5. a couple of times, although not as predictable as with the stock box.

Had hoped this tendency would be gone with a strengthened maincase. hopefully it will with some more running time? (And the driver learning?)

Thanks
RS

[blykins]

I'm referring to whether or not the trans has synchronizers, dog rings, etc, etc.

Also, what shifter do you have? The shifter will make all the difference.

The transmissions do require a little break-in time and they should limber up.