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Started by oldschool, March 24, 2016, 05:12:18 PM

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oldschool

March 24, 2016, 05:12:18 PM
The solution for my transmission problem. A Passon 855. It is rated for 700 ft lbs. As a bonus, it has overdrive......Now waiting for the A body and B body to come out.... Wow this thing is really nice!!!


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1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

oldschool

#1
March 24, 2016, 05:21:32 PM
pics..
1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

oldschool

#2
March 24, 2016, 05:22:26 PM
more...
1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

firefighter3931

#3
March 25, 2016, 12:19:57 PM
Very nice Brian !  :drool5:

Hopefully those turn out to be stronger than the old cast iron 18 spline boxes !  :yesnod:

Looking forward to the drive report.  :icon_smile_cool:

What clutch are you planning to go with ?


Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

oldschool

#4
March 25, 2016, 03:09:35 PM
Hey Ron!

I use a Mcleod dual disc clutch in all of the cars. IT is the only clutch that will last or hold up. A couple of them are over 15 years old, with nothing done to them...
1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

firefighter3931

#5
March 26, 2016, 10:03:18 PM
Cool.....heard nothing but good things about McLeod  :2thumbs:



Ron
68 Charger R/T "Black Pig" Street/Strip bruiser, 70 Charger R/T 440-6bbl Cruiser. Firecore ignition  authorized dealer ; contact me with your needs

oldschool

#6
March 28, 2016, 09:45:53 PM
Put one in, and drove the car about 50 miles today. All I can say is WOW!! First, it just slid in, just like it was a regular 833. It was like it was made for the car. Everything bolted up perfectly.

Driving impression:

So so smooth. No vibration. No noise. Shifts like a dream! Throws are nice and short. Shifts much nicer than any 833 I have ever shifted. And the overdrive! It makes it like a totally different car. The way it was before, I would drive about 2 hours, and be done. The noise and vibration just wore me out. I would be at 3000 rpm,s, just to cruise at 60 mph. That gets old quick. Now, about 1900-2000 rpm,s, at 60.

In my application, i think in time it might pay for itself. Less $9.00 gal race gas. Easier on my motor, especially valve springs.

After I get it broke-in, I will start to lean on it. I will report back then. Cant wait for the other cars to get theirs! I'm sure I will be driving my cars a lot more now....
1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

1974dodgecharger

#7
March 28, 2016, 11:45:32 PM
SO JELOUS!!!!

Mike DC

#8
March 29, 2016, 02:52:01 AM

So how long is the backorder on these things now?

oldschool

#9
March 29, 2016, 06:17:23 AM
I think he is about a year-and-a-half out.....
1968 cuda formula S bb 4-sp                          1968 Charger R/T 500" 4-sp
1970 Charger 580" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
1970 Cuda Convertible 500" 4-sp
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!

chargd72

#10
March 29, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
Yep.  Just called on getting one for my 72 and they said there are about 500 orders in front of me.

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

66FBCharger

#11
March 29, 2016, 11:15:49 AM
Quote from: chargd72 on March 29, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
Yep.  Just called on getting one for my 72 and they said there are about 500 orders in front of me.
I'm on the list. I'm not sure how close to the top I am. I can't wait to throw an overdrive in the car!
'69 Charger R/T 440 4 speed T5, '70 Road Runner 440+6 4 speed, '73 'Cuda 340 4 speed, '66 Charger 383 Auto
SOLD!:'69 Charger R/T S.E. 440 4 speed 3.54 Dana rolling body

igozumn

#12
March 29, 2016, 11:37:37 AM
Cost?
A man walks into a psychiatrist's office wearing nothing but underpants made from saran wrap.  The psychiatrist says, "Well....I can clearly see your nuts...."

myk

#13
March 29, 2016, 12:18:05 PM
If they charged twice as much it would still be worth it.  Roaring at 3K RPMS just to cruise to a car show is annoying...

chargd72

#14
March 29, 2016, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: myk on March 29, 2016, 12:18:05 PM
If they charged twice as much it would still be worth it.  Roaring at 3K RPMS just to cruise to a car show is annoying...

$6200 for me to get everything to convert my bench seat auto into just the 4 speed version.  Much more for the 855.  I'm having a hard time justifying it. 

          '72 Charger SE 4bbl 318                          '76 Power Wagon 400 W200                                 2011 (attempt at a) Charger

myk

#15
March 29, 2016, 12:27:24 PM
Wow, that is pricey.  But....I could see myself saving up for a 'mod like that.  After running my 90's muscle cars at a lazy 1800 RPM @ 70 mph there's no turning back...

Daytona R/T SE

#16
March 29, 2016, 06:16:00 PM
It's right at $5000 for what's pictured here:


Truck not included.  :Twocents:


Charger4404spd

#17
March 29, 2016, 07:29:41 PM
I inquired about one a year or so ago and told the wait was at least a year. Love to have one but $5000 is a big chunk of change. Looks really nice though. :2thumbs:

1974dodgecharger

#18
March 29, 2016, 09:15:03 PM
Quote from: myk on March 29, 2016, 12:18:05 PM
If they charged twice as much it would still be worth it.  Roaring at 3K RPMS just to cruise to a car show is annoying...

not to bad for me I guess I cruise 3k rpms hitting 77 to 80.....still get 8 to 10 with blower...my air/fuel ratio is 13 to 1.....

1974dodgecharger

#19
March 29, 2016, 09:16:02 PM
Quote from: Charger4404spd on March 29, 2016, 07:29:41 PM
I inquired about one a year or so ago and told the wait was at least a year. Love to have one but $5000 is a big chunk of change. Looks really nice though. :2thumbs:

adding a blower is a big chunk of change also...... :rofl: I know you spent more than 5k for that alone for all its pieces.

The wait used to be 2.5 years, but I read on another forum he has a new person making some gears now.

cbrestorations

#20
March 30, 2016, 01:59:19 AM
that would be nice to have but 5k...esssh, ill just cut the tunnel and bolt in a t56

myk

#21
March 30, 2016, 08:01:32 AM
Quote from: cbrestorations on March 30, 2016, 01:59:19 AM
that would be nice to have but 5k...esssh, ill just cut the tunnel and bolt in a t56

Wouldn't you have to make sure you have the proper crank too?  Nevertheless, I'd opt for the T56 also...

Mike DC

#22
March 30, 2016, 09:54:59 PM
 
I wouldn't really want a 6spd on a street cruiser.  

IMO modern sports cars have too many (and too tightly-spaced) gears.  The factories are doing it to impress Car & Driver's 0-60 stopwatches and the EPA's rigged gas mileage testing, all using modern motors with brief peaky powerbands.  

If overall driving enjoyment was their #1 priority then I doubt they would have gone beyond 4-5 gears, with the gear spacing on the broader side.  Broader/flatter powerbands on the motors too.  
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