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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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5spd swap

Thinking about a 5 spd. inplace of the 3spd. behind a 300? since they already are slow,was wondering about any benefits?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Benefits...fewer rpms in high gear. Instead of a 1 to 1 ratio as in a 3 speed, the 4 spd OD has a .70 ratio...translation: 30% fewer rpms. I hear the 5 speed has a .80 ratio...translation: 20% fewer rpms.
Fewer rpms = less engine wear and better gas mileage (Yea!)
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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well i guess i can start looking for a 5spd. then- as soon as this thing starts !!!
thanks
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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5spd is the way to go if you can find the parts.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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figured i could find a mustang one around here, and go from there.
 
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