Short or long throw arms?
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Drifting
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Short or long throw arms?
In the picture below I show a representative sample of the arms I have. My transmission is a Muncie 4 speed with a stock shifter. I am looking for insight on what arms to use. I figure the long throw will give me mechanical advantage for shifting. The short ones might be faster to shift. If there is not too mucvh down side I think I prefer the long throw. What else should I be aware of when making up my mind?
I would use the long arm but use the low hole.
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I just crawled under my 71. The long arms are what you should be using with the stock shifter. I agree with Roger, use the holes closer to the slotted holes. Mine are in the holes at the end of the arms but I have that wonderful stock-like long throw shift pattern.
Terry
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Drifting
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Thanks for that perceptive observation. I am pretty sure I have enough adjustment on the rods to make up for the difference.
