GuysMonteSS
Apr 14th, 07, 6:51 PM
When I bought my Monte SS 6 years ago I bought it mainly because it had a big motor and a standard 5 speed trans, and it was fast !! It has a Doug Nash 4+1 5 speed in it that works pretty good. My question is,Who is or was Doug Nash ?? Was he a tranny designer ?? Was he a drag racer ?? Is he still alive ?? I have done google searches but it mostly leads to NBA player Steve Nash.I sure would like to get some information on this issue.I keep all info I collect pertaining to my project,I've got 2 big binders full,a scrap book,a small binder,and some collected tech tips on my Lotus 123.
Guy
joespanova
Apr 14th, 07, 7:04 PM
He was a drag racer in the sixties and seventies and apparently has an engineering background/education developing the transmissions he is well known for , as well as some Pontiac intakes and some other not so well known items (I believe).....sold the manufacturing rights to Richmond Gear who after some years sold the rights to Liberty who now makes all of the parts including cases. Dont know his whereabouts now.....
http://www.60sfunnycars.com/round6.htm
scroll down to the Bronco in round 6
Joe
GuysMonteSS
Apr 14th, 07, 7:15 PM
I thought that Richmond still makes these transmissions.
Guy
GuysMonteSS
Apr 14th, 07, 9:39 PM
How about it,anyone else have any thing to add ???
Guy
pdq67
Apr 14th, 07, 9:59 PM
Which is it based off of??
The ST-10 or Top-Loader??
I wanna say ST-10.. But that it uses a vertical split case..
pdq67
joespanova
Apr 15th, 07, 12:44 AM
I thought that Richmond still makes these transmissions.
Guy
NO .......Only the street version......In both 5 and 6 speed versions , I think.
Fundamentally I would say its inspired by early GM 4 speeds....
G-Force also copied the Nash but added face tooth engagement.......still a Nash IMO............kinda like a Barry Grant carb is really a Holley......
pdq67
Apr 15th, 07, 2:01 AM
Well is it a B/W, ST-10 or a Ford Top-Loader design, gear-wise??
pdq67
joespanova
Apr 15th, 07, 9:04 AM
Well is it a B/W, ST-10 or a Ford Top-Loader design, gear-wise??
pdq67
Like I said.......its based on the GM 4 speeds..........a BW T-10 or Muncie if you will........same shift fork arrangement......actually using sliders and forks that interchange with ST-10s.........it is an "almost" drop in replacement for the GM early 4 speeds but usually requires some tunnel mods for the shifter. Go here for more info:
http://www.libertysgears.com/