doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

are the doug nash 5 speeds that have been converted to 4 spds legal in stock,also where in the nhra rule book or web site are the accepted transmission list ??????? just curious gmonde

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Yes as long as it isn't changed to a clutchless

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Don't think you even have to convert it do ya? Just don't use more than 4 gears. A buddy used to run one in SS/O and he could only use 3 gears.....and there's usually someone listening. Have the rules changed to where you must disable it?

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Used to have to blocked so only can engage correct # forward gears however many gears could be engaged made it 3-4-5 spd.
Mike Taylor 3601

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Used to have to have blanked off gear for 5th (direct)
It would be a good trick shifting to 5th with a 4 speed shifter (5th and reverse are on the same lever)

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Had stick shift go kart when I was 13 had h pattern and I do mean small h pattern1-2 was u 2-3 was straight shot. Used lawn mower tranaxle with smaller pulley to gear up. Could get2-3'' wheelie w/ right parking lot conditions also wide open dump clutch,well really stomp, had idler tighten belt to transfer power
Was pioneer in sheetmetal manifolds tech 1980, but never got any recognition.LOL, had flange w/pipe&hose hook
mikuni from motorcycle to 8hp briggs.Got rubber all 3 gears also,had a blast and learned alot at same time.
I'd say you already know 4 gear on nash is usaully made 1-1 on 4 spd version or can set undriven also.
Mike Taylor 3601

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

In the early eighties I ran a Doug Nash 4+1 trans in my Super Stock Camaro. The gear pattern was 1345.Second gear was not used. Long made a shifter for that combo. Garley Daniels was the one that told me about it. There was not any et difference but ran about 1/2 mph faster. The high gear slider was pretty expensive due to the reverse gear teeth on the outside of it.

Re: doug nash 5 spd converted to 4spd
 

Mike,
If you know anyone that needs a Nash 4 speed, I have the trans and Long shifter out of Garley's old Super Modified Chevy II.
Bob Rice