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#69277 11/28/2006 12:24 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 142 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 142 | I presntly haave a 3 speed. and am thinking of changing to a 4 speed.
What are the pros and cons.
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#69278 11/28/2006 1:05 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | what 4 speed? the original for your AD?
pros: none .... unless you need a real low 1st gear or prefer a floor shift
cons: lotsa fuss for no gain whatever, and ya gotta find the right floor cover for it or cut a good size hole in the 3spd one
if you're looking for a better high gear, note that they both have 1:1 top ratio
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#69279 11/28/2006 1:25 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | I've got an AD with one of each. The only pro I can think of is a little easier drivability with the 4 speed. 2nd gear is synchroed on the 4 speed so downshifting is easier in traffic. You very rarely use first. With the 3 speed, in order to downshift to first you've either got to come to a complete stop or double clutch as you know.
Cons, that 4 speed weighs a ton. I can bench press that 3 speed in place, but the 4 speed is a bear even with a floorjack.
If it was me, I'd leave the 3 speed if you're planning on keeping it stock.
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#69280 11/30/2006 8:33 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 36 | I have 5 cars with three on the tree, my truck has a 4 speed trans now just had it installed 4 days ago. I must say after I got used to shifting on the floor I enjoy the driving ease. coming to a complete stop is dangerous you know how crazy regular people drive. A 4 speed trans puts you in front of the traffic. You need the other things to go along with it. I have had these thjings installed over time.You need the 3:55 gear in the rear,dual exhast, dual carbs and a nice howard cam. I have these things and enjoy my truck to the max. | | |
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