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c.j. Fri Dec 31, 2004 7:44 pm

I know everybody that modifies their oval switches to a later swing axel trans.But I was wondering If I can run my stock 57 tranny with a 1641 motor without having any problems.I'm not sure if it's non sync but besides coming to a complete stop to get into 1st what other issues am I in for? Thanks

bill may Fri Dec 31, 2004 9:31 pm

i used them.. short shift into second as 1st is weak..shorter gear than 4.37-1 so they pull hard.

c.j. Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:19 pm

Thanks guys,Is it better to just start off in 2nd gear?

bill may Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:53 am

nope just shift as soon as your lauch is done-dont wind over 5500.. get into 2nd. 1st is non-syncro since syncro 2,3,and 4 introduced in oct 52.. and usually cheap since people dont trust them.. Allen throws then into dumpster behind his condo.. free!

AXAM Sat Jan 01, 2005 8:58 am

I got ten maybe twenty laying around of those split case design trans. make an offer and come and get them. Happy New Year

deadmansvw Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:55 am

are those cases empty do you got year info on them email me if you do and where you located im lookin for early 55 one thanks jeff deadmansvw@earthlink.net im in lasvegas nv. :D



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