FWD transmission longevity

Bench Racer · 10-24-2020, 06:08 PM

I was thinking about and missing all the FWD stockers that ran back in the day. I love the "odd ball" combinations and loved watching a FWD Stocker put a rocketship on the trailer. I bought a couple of Horizons 20 years ago with intentions of building a FWD Stocker but when the kids hit college idea that got shot in the head. I know the automatics should have no problem with breakage but I always wondered which of the FWD cars had the strongest stick shift transmissions? I guess what would live behing the engine it was bolted to. The Escort seemed to be a terror. I know the Chrysler's made their mark and had to be strong with the turbo's. I'm not sure about the GM cars. I'm sure Mark Yacavone or Billy Nees would be able to chime in. There are many more that ran these cars that should have some input. I still remember heading to the U.S. Nationals 15 or 20 years ago and seeing a Dodge Horizon Stocker covered with decals on Crawfordsville Rd. with an open header. Just wondering and doing a little bench racing in my head. Thanks in advance for the replies. Don Jackson

10-24-2020, 06:08 PM	#1
Bench Racer Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Green Creek (Tryon) North Carolina Posts: 330 Likes: 69 Liked 99 Times in 21 Posts	FWD transmission longevity I was thinking about and missing all the FWD stockers that ran back in the day. I love the "odd ball" combinations and loved watching a FWD Stocker put a rocketship on the trailer. I bought a couple of Horizons 20 years ago with intentions of building a FWD Stocker but when the kids hit college idea that got shot in the head. I know the automatics should have no problem with breakage but I always wondered which of the FWD cars had the strongest stick shift transmissions? I guess what would live behing the engine it was bolted to. The Escort seemed to be a terror. I know the Chrysler's made their mark and had to be strong with the turbo's. I'm not sure about the GM cars. I'm sure Mark Yacavone or Billy Nees would be able to chime in. There are many more that ran these cars that should have some input. I still remember heading to the U.S. Nationals 15 or 20 years ago and seeing a Dodge Horizon Stocker covered with decals on Crawfordsville Rd. with an open header. Just wondering and doing a little bench racing in my head. Thanks in advance for the replies. Don Jackson