T 5 5 speed VS Mitchell Transmission with overdrive

[denver9]

There is something to say for both trannys. The Mitchell allows you more gear ratios by splitting gears between overdrive and direct. However, I am not comfortable with all that weight hanging off the driveline tube. I chose the T5 for my 31 Model A Ford because it allows an open drive shaft like modern cars, plus the fifth gear is Overdrive. It shifts smooth as silk whether you are shifting up or down. (Real handy in hilly terrain). I bought a factory rebuilt for only $300 at a swap meet, but maybe I was just lucky... I bought my conversion kit from a guy in Ohio, but he is no longer in business. There is a guy in Bakersfield, CA that specializes in the kit you will need, and I have heard good reports about him. If interested, check a Model A magazine like "The Restorer" published by MAFCA (Model A Ford Club of America).
- Denver9

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