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Old 12-28-2006, 05:44 PM
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When it comes to manual transmissions, it's going to be very hard to find one that is going to be "in budget" that is going to handle the power you're pushing. If you stay automatic, your choices are almost endless. You may be better off staying auto.

Stuart had a very good point, by worrying about how the car is going to handle at high speeds (140+). Any car can hit 120 mph going straight and be ok, but to do a standing mile without making sure the front end stays down is almost reckless. Stay safe and stay auto.
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I also love my T56 (done by Rockland Standard www.rsgear.com)

However...

If I was you at 1,000 hp (I'm only at 700), I'd go Richmond 6-speed.

I've driven the Richmond 6 and it's much more civilized than the Jerico.

I might also look into a Jeffco, but the Richmond is a killer piece that can handle that level of power and still shift like a 'real' transmission.

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Rocklands new T-56 is supposed to handle over 1,000hp..if you don't have wheel hop..
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Old 12-28-2006, 08:58 PM
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How much torque does your engine make, Thats the damage control.. Are you going to run slicks on a drag strip? On the street on street tires I would think the weak point would be the tires
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I only run 315/35/17 tires, road race slicks. I make 800 fltb of torque.
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I wouldn't run a T-56 unless it's got the G-force gear set in it. Been there done that! Know too many people that try and get away with a setup, because someone ran a low 1/4 or made big power through a setup. But for abuse over and over you'll want reliablity. Don't forget about the clutch! With that much power your going to want a multi-disk setup. Expect $6k - $8k for a setup that will last.

I went through 3 different clutches in one season until I finally got smart and shelled out the money for a Tilton carbon/carbon setup. The Tilton cost as much as the other 3 clutches, but it was the last one I ever bought!
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I'd play more Golf if I could get a Golfcart with a 4 speed in it. I love to shift em.
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The Mule has a reworked Viper T56. I probably do similar driving to what you are talking about and it has been fine. The last few thousand miles have been with twin turbos. Don't get too stupid and you should be fine. LOL..Somewhere on this site is the video of it pulling 6th gear to 200 mph on the chassis dyno and I didn't see parts flying.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like Nitro is looking for an affordable, street friendly, reliable 1000HP/200mph drivetrain combo. He don't want to spend $5K

I think it is reasonable to say that he will need to spend some coin to accomplish his goals.
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How's this for 6 speed strength?

http://www.undergroundracing.com/vid...-World-Rec.wmv

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like Nitro is looking for an affordable, street friendly, reliable 1000HP/200mph drivetrain combo. He don't want to spend $5K

I think it is reasonable to say that he will need to spend some coin to accomplish his goals.

Street... I sense a little sarcasm. I put up this post to see what is out there and what people have for experience on this. I have seen some guys running the stock t56 at over 1000 hp and 1000 ftlb of torque, that is why I asked what people think.

Right now, It looks like I either have to trade my $3300 T400 even up for a mildly built T56 and good clutch, or a built 4L80E setup. I have guys that will trade even up for them. Both do not seem to be the best for what I need, But the 4L80 would allow me to buy one of those awesome paddle shift wheels from that sarcastic guy on here, but then I cannot do the standing mile..

I have talked to all the 1000 ftlb torque guys with the stock T56 (real life experience)and they say if you do not power shift it will be fine at my power level. To me that says alot. Sure anything can break, but being that these guys feel confident that I will be fine and they are the some of the fastest hardcore street/drag cars around, that says alot.
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