The 5 Speed is here……..

[DWW]

End in sight, looks promising

[gtjoey]

Thanks DWW you need cheerleaders with these projects.
I’m going to shim the Emergency brake for more clearance.
Let everything cure then when I come back from Hershey Friday, Saturday I will put a 100 miles on it to make sure there is absolutely no clearance issues then massage the transmission cover.
Pics to follow on the shims
It’s pouring rain so I’m leaving for Hershey at 9am not 5
Gtjoey1314

[gtjoey]

Headed to Hershey ready for test drive saturdayish
Shims can be adjusted









Spacers look close between e brake handle and new tunnel
You have to shim
Looks great
Thanks Norman for the input from above
Gtjoey1314

[DWW]

Wow, that’s a lot of JB Weld, probably the strongest part of your car now

[Allrand]

Is that a Mustang or a Ferrari I see in the background?

[gtjoey]

That’s Gary Bartlett’s Mustang Shelby
We were at Amelia Doing the Tv show.
Same Bartlett OSJI or for old times Bartlett Interiors.


In front of Gary’s original 11, 000 mile Etype

[Allrand]

[gtjoey]

Thank you
Back from Hershey tomorrow for the big test drive!
Much to report
Gtjoey1314

[rick1]

can't wait to hear the drive goes.

[BobKTX]

Get that car out for a drive and report back, your followers are in suspense!!!

[gtjoey]

I wrote a long post and it got lost?
Great news, I’ll report tomorrow!
Sun,Rain and now cold again
I’ll do 100 miles tomorrow early and report back
Enjoy the pictures



Torn up roads and rain at night
Oy Veh

[gtjoey]

As promised …..
Actual stats first then the usual
1. It transforms the car!
4.2 with triple su”s , Michelin 205/60/15 and a 307 rear
50 in 4Th is still 2,000 rpm
Once in 5th your at 1,500ish
YOU cannot Dog it in 5th at 50 it’s too low
But just to see the numbers
60 is 1750/1850ish
70 is 2100/2200ish
I did 135 miles today and as the miles added up the box got quieter and quieter .
You need to bed the gears in!
The pleasure is 3rd and 4th they are very long and there is no need for 5th until you have to go on the highway
!
90 was still under 3,000 rpm!
You need to let the WHOLE thing bed in
The AP clutch they use is soooo smooth and softer on the pedal them the usuals, it’s nice.
There is NO drone or vibration at 60/70/80
It wonderful
Still have the cover to contend with
Will report back
Overall if your a driver it’s worth it!
If you never drive leave the stock either way modern traffic is so dangerous and fast.
More to come






Don’t forget my speedo is 10 miles an hour off because originally going with a 2.88 rear

[Heuer]

Use your mobile phone Joey to get a reliable speed indication. I swear by Waze (now owned by Google) as it provides immediate crowd sourced information on road hazards such as pot holes and Police presence. Speed measurement is very accurate unless you are rapidly climbing or descending.

[gtjoey]

That’s exactly what I use….
All I need now is a new 307 speedo
I would use a digital but I have the EZ steering
Gtjoey1314

[gtjoey]

Onto the cover and then the console!
There are 3 spots to deal with
1 top triangle
2 shift lever arm
3 the reverse switch hits the top plate
I’m driving a bit more for the mounts to settle down
Pics to follow
Gtjoey1314

[gtjoey]

Guys I have to apologize !
I woke up early after church and just did another 35 miles
So that almost 309 miles since the install.
I revise my thoughts…..
It’s Un “F” ing Great!!
I’m calling Guy Broad tomorrow , 3rd and 4th stretch out sooooo long that your never in 5 th till your on the highway.
It’s DEAD quiet now , No smells and you can bring the car down to 20 mph in 4Th and it doesn’t chug or bounce
Insulation next the the cover
Got some ideas!
If your a DRIVER it’s a must!
Dare I say 1st gear is better than the t5 box and not as short?
Anyone else feel that?
Woooooonderful day and drive!
Cover next







Ps That’s mud on the tires

[DWW]

I find that from around the 40mph cruising, 5th gears becomes effective. Town driving rarely takes me over 4th gear, I think that is the way it should be.

[gtjoey]

Onto the cover
It looks ugly but once sealed and covered more to come
You need to cut these areas
I used very thin aluminum and will seal it on Monday
I used dum dum for sealing and fumes just to test
Enjoy

[gtjoey]

DWW
I’m calling Broad tomorrow.
I’m interested in the gear ratios
As you around town 3rd gear is all you need
4th is great but then 5 th goes on forever
Do they make the shift stick in chrome like the original?

[gtjoey]

Getting there…