transmission question

[samsonized]

i have a mitchell setup in my model a with a floor shift it is truelly a dream to drive. it is a true gear splitter so you actually have 6 speeds forward

[gwmartin55]

I have used the Mitchell since 2010. Great Race 4 times, no problem, best update ever.

[gwmartin55]

10 years on my Mitchell, never any issue. 38 Ford Coupe used in Great Race.

[aussie merc]

well what about a Columbia unit bolts right in is period correct and if built correctly are highly reliable

[Swarm]

I second the columbia, get it bulletproofed. I never drove a car with a mitchell so I cant speak on it

[Planojc]

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

With a Mitchell you will probably still have a floor pan clearance issue, especially if you have a rumble seat.

[Ol' Ron]

I never realized it cost so much to dosome of this work, and how high the prices are. I bought my T 170 style trans from a junkyard in NH for $300 welded some ears on a steek 8BA bell housing bore the register for the trans. Used the stock clutch linkage abd aToyoya hydraulic clutch. Paid 150 for the Jeep GC Spicer 44 rear with posi. and rims. However it did cost $140 to get the driveshaft made. Less than a grand and it was on the road. I realize most guys dont have a shop like this, but if a few guys can get together and do each others projects they could come up with some neet stuff. I like that 40 coupe as well but 25K??. Maybe I'll sell my truck. can't drive it anyway.
Gramps

[Pete]

V8COOPMAN quote: "And that old Ford 3-speed won't shift anywhere near as nicely as a T5....FACT!"

In stock form, neither shifter is much good but with a few mods that don't show, both can be made to shift as fast as a Lenco.

On another note, most people never think about what the addition of a driveline overdrive (Mitchell/Ryan/Volvo) or a rear end overdrive (Columbia) does to the handling of the car.
The manufacturers never tell you that different springs or shocks should be used to retain stock handling and performance. Granted most people that install these units never drive fast enough to realize that handling has been compromised but adding over 100 lb of unsprung weight to a car that already has too much, is not good.
A transmission overdrive will outperform other types in all cases.