4-spd Transmission Choice for lower class Ford US/VS/WS cars

PROSTOCKTOM · 08-19-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

What's the biggest tire that will fit the wagon?

Sean

He has some 24" tires and we had a 26 x 8" under it on a 7" rim. Might be able to get more if we worked on it a little here and there, but 26" looks really big in that wheel well.

Also I have now found out that you can get a 6.14 in a 8.8" gear.

Not sure what else is available from the previous thought limit to the 6.14 or if there is an even deeper ration available yet.

Tom

Tom Moock · 08-20-2016, 01:23 AM

Sean, 2004 rule book,Under automatic transmission, NHRA-accepted adapter plates permitted.

impstocker · 08-20-2016, 05:31 AM

Why wouldn't a Jerico be a viable option? Available in many different gear ratios 1st -4th
Plus what about a Lakewood bellhousing. A heavier flywheel probaly with a adjustable pressure plate. I know Hill's V/S V6 truck runs a combo like this.

Will

james schaechter · 08-20-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

Why wouldn't a Jerico be a viable option? Available in many different gear ratios 1st -4th
Plus what about a Lakewood bellhousing. A heavier flywheel probaly with a adjustable pressure plate. I know Hill's V/S V6 truck runs a combo like this.

Will

Larry's combo makes a ton more power and weighs a lot more, however...
The answer is that a Jerico would be a viable option. If you want a bargain, scout for a decent narrow gear DR4. I had one years ago that had had the gears narrowed up a lot! You could do that and still probably not break it.

Sean Marconette · 08-20-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Sean, 2004 rule book,Under automatic transmission, NHRA-accepted adapter plates permitted.

That's why I missed it Tom, it's under Automatic!!! Thanks

No doubt a Jerico would be the way to go. A heavy flywheel would not be the way to go, lighter is better. Especially if the engine needs every HP to accelerate the car, and not being used to accelerate the flywheel. This engine has low HP and TQ, so every little detail to be efficient adds up, down to the drag on the brakes.

Sean

08-20-2016, 01:23 AM	#2
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 4-spd Transmission Choice for lower class Ford US/VS/WS Sean, 2004 rule book,Under automatic transmission, NHRA-accepted adapter plates permitted. __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

08-20-2016, 05:31 AM	#3
impstocker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wingdale, NY Posts: 302 Likes: 27 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 4-spd Transmission Choice for lower class Ford US/VS/WS Why wouldn't a Jerico be a viable option? Available in many different gear ratios 1st -4th Plus what about a Lakewood bellhousing. A heavier flywheel probaly with a adjustable pressure plate. I know Hill's V/S V6 truck runs a combo like this. Will