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horseballz Gearhead Posts: 206 From: LasVegas,NV Registered: Dec 99	posted 03-16-2003 02:15 AM Has anyone here had any experience with these? Are they stronger than the best T5 and if so, what are the "ins and outs" , so to speak, of their use and installation compared to a T5 swap? Can the shifter use the same location, crossmember issues, lengths, bellhousing details, etc.? What's the poop? Thank you all, /////////////////////// Gene (horseballz) ------------------ '68 coupe 289/3speed(soon to be 5.0/5speed) '85 F150 Beater 300/Overdrive Stick Pre-dented&scratched '02 Ranger 4x4 Edge '02 Miata [This message has been edited by horseballz (edited 03-16-2003).] IP: Logged
Mpcoluv Gearhead Posts: 1004 From: Charlotte NC usa Registered: Apr 2001	posted 03-16-2003 08:50 AM The 5 speed is supposed to be a swap for a top loader. I have heard several times over the years that the Doug Nash/Richmond gear 5 speed has an input shaft that is 3/16" too long. This will put your pilot bearing and crank thrust bearing in a bind. People have used various methods to shorten the input shaft....from a cutoff wheel to a machine shop. Otherwise it is a strong tranny, but more expensive than a tremec.... IP: Logged
SundanceKid Gearhead Posts: 1094 From: UT Registered: Feb 2001	posted 03-16-2003 12:13 PM You will have better gear spacing with a Tremec. Richmonds like stock ratio rear gears, which could save some trouble if you haven't already switched them out. But even if you bought a Tremec and gears you would still save money over a Richmond. IP: Logged

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