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Old 12-14-2016, 02:25 PM   #2
Sean Marconette
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Default Re: Manual trans only?

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Originally Posted by Greg Reimer 7376 View Post
In an older combo, like my aging fleet of antique iron, some engine combos came with a manual trans only requirement in the Tech Bulletins. I need to update my tech bulletins, but does that stipulation still exist? Question revolves around a 68 Chevelle with a 327/325 horse engine in Stock . Has that manual trans rule been deleted?
Greg to further derail your thread!!

The 82 through 85 Mustang GT 5.0 cars were also stick only. Unless they had a CFI (Fords attempt at TBI), that engine combo was auto. A few years ago when the 82 5.0 was "enhanced with a lower HP" the classification guide did not state manual only. A few of these 82 Mustang GT's with an auto were built and in competition until the guide was clarified on the manual only. It would be unfortunate for a combo to suddenly be made illegal with the expense of a trans change. But if it was never a factory option, it would be like running the wrong carb, intake or head. Everyone that class races has an agenda and that is to push the rules. The clarification and getting a letter for a "paper car" is what it turns into.

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