Never heard of these, any input out there? Are they strong as a tremec TKO600?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-512957/overview/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-512957/overview/
Any input on Mcleod 5 speeds??
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Never heard of these, any input out there? Are they strong as a tremec TKO600?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-512957/overview/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-512957/overview/
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The "McLeod Muscle Car 5" 5 Speed is rated at 500ftlbs. We got one in to take apart and go through it. Think of a T5 with an M22 helix angle gearset.
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Thanks Jody. My 496 dynoed at 640 lb ft of torque so I maybe should look at something else.
From the insides of the ones I saw, they appear to be stock T5 cut 2.95 ratio style gears just a longer cluster with a center support. I don't recall them ever having a lower helix angle unless they recently changed something. I think the rating really is not true and this box would make a great 5 speed for drivers not drag racing.
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I'm eyeballing this one for my '67 El Camino...396 w/3.73 for a driver.
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I have one in a 57 chevy and like it. I had a TKO 500 before this and there is no comparison as far as easy shifting. With the compact body there is no fighting to bolt it in like the TKO. I changed the shifter to a Pro 5.O from a driveline components shifter as I am not a big fan of Red Roberts shifters. I got a real good deal from Jegs and free shipping which I did not expect. Im satisfied so far. Steve
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Have any pictures of it in car five seven?
I got my LGT700 from Jody. Even though I still haven't gotten it on the road quite yet, you may want to check them out. The fit was almost perfect. :beers:
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What's a ballpark figure on one of those? Is it the .80 fifth gear?
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Jon has the .69:1 OD ratio with his Legend700, the .80:1 is due out by the end of September 2015.
Here is an easy to use final drive formula to use when engineering a driveline on paper. I'll showcase both Legend700 OD ratios for this exercise.
Any RPM x Any OD Ratio = Effective RPM
I'll choose 3000 RPM as the input, but any RPM and any OD ratio can be used.
3000 x .69 = 2070 RPM
3000 x .80 = 2400 RPM
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Thanks Jody - I'm just trying to get a comparison between the two for my '67 El Camino which will be primarily driven on the street. Planning for a 396 @ approximately 450hp with a 3.73 gear. Best bang for the buck so to speak.
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.69:1 would compliment a 3.73:1 on the street.
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The Legend has a 2.66 1st gear.
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Handoverfist, I have 3 pictures of the tranny in my car on my showroom area. I don't know how to bring it here yet, but you can go there and see it installed. Steve
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Tremec TKO600 has a 2.87 1st gear. What do you consider stupid low?
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That and does the Legend require cutting a gaping hole in the floor?
Jody can locate the shifter in a few different locations. You may need to send some pics of the trans. tunnel and snap a couple of the inside interior tunnel from sitting in the back seat. no cuttung on floor either & you can retain console.. i have a Legend on order from Jody. give him a call, he is a straight up guy and can answer all of these questions better then I. JIm
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I'm thinking for my application the McLeod will be more than adequate. The $2700 vs $5000 + pricetag comes into play as well.
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