Manual Transmission reccomendations for SS/L

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Jerico with single disc McLeod clutch and a long shifter.

X3. Although you can certainly spent a lot more $$$$ on stuff others consider "much better" high end stuff, I doubt you would have any trouble with the single disc McLeod Soft Lok clutch, a used Jerico DR4, and Long shifter. I have 2 stickshift bracket cars that run quicker than the SS/L record with just such parts. My 3100 lb big block Ford Fairmont bracket cars Jerico has needed just $300. worth of parts in 12 years (broke 3rd gear once), runs very low 10s and high 9`s.
My 85 Mustang also has a Jerico DR4/Soft Lok combo, in 10 years have never hurt the trans. Granted, in Stock trim, my Mustang only runs mid-low 12s, but this year it ran a 331 cube SB Ford bracket engine, running a best of 10.29@128 MPH. Both cars normally go 2 seasons between clutch rebuilds. I bought both Jericos used for 2 K each, with Long V gate shifters, and I only paid $300. for a used up Soft Lok and out of date McLeod scattershield for the Mustang. I sent that housing & clutch down to McLeod for a full rebuild of the clutch, and had the scattershield recertified. So I was able to put the whole Mustang stick package together for just over $3000. Best money I ever spent, plus the Jericos hold their resale value very well.