Synchronized Transmission

[Jim Brierley]

I'm not sure that others have actually answered your question. For my money the early Ford V8 trans is the best way to go. The '39 is the best, but the '32-'38 work very well too. The difference in the two is the style of synchronizer in them, the ratios are all the same, and much better than the Model. You can buy an adapter from Cling's Aftermarket, although I hear that Dennis Cling has sold to his grandson, but the grandson is continuing with the business and has new adapter castings on order.

With the V8 trans, no major changes need to be made to the car, it is a direct, and easy, bolt-in process. Some are now using a 5-speed as produced by the Chevy S-10 pickup. These are really nice, but much harder to install, and totally change the Model A experience.