McLeod Muscle Car 5 Speed
#1
Burning Brakes
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McLeod Muscle Car 5 Speed
Hi All,
Don't know if you are aware, but there is a new player in the 5 speed transmission market. McLeod back in 2013 introduced this tranny, but then
removed it due to problems, it is now back.
I contacted them about this tranny and the following is their reply:
Yes we have transmissions in stock.
However we have never worked directly with a C3 corvette to give real world data as to what is required.
I can tell you the same thing I tell all customers interested in this transmission.
You will need the following.
If you have mechanical speedometer you will need a speedometer reverser p/n 512958.
http://www.mcleodracing.com/index.ph...-reverser.html
Our transmission is ½” shorter than a Muncie. You will need to have a longer driveshaft made.
Our yoke is a 32 spline, same as a turbo 400 transmission.
Our inputshaft is 1-1/8 x 26 spline.
The shifter is in the centerline of the transmission. If you need the shifter to go through a console, then you will need to purchase an offset sub-assembly
that will put the shifter in the location you call out. The sub-assemblies are roughly $150.00 additional.
I hope this helps.
Just thought you all might be interested.
I have no vested interest in this company or product.
Don't know if you are aware, but there is a new player in the 5 speed transmission market. McLeod back in 2013 introduced this tranny, but then
removed it due to problems, it is now back.
I contacted them about this tranny and the following is their reply:
Yes we have transmissions in stock.
However we have never worked directly with a C3 corvette to give real world data as to what is required.
I can tell you the same thing I tell all customers interested in this transmission.
You will need the following.
If you have mechanical speedometer you will need a speedometer reverser p/n 512958.
http://www.mcleodracing.com/index.ph...-reverser.html
Our transmission is ½” shorter than a Muncie. You will need to have a longer driveshaft made.
Our yoke is a 32 spline, same as a turbo 400 transmission.
Our inputshaft is 1-1/8 x 26 spline.
The shifter is in the centerline of the transmission. If you need the shifter to go through a console, then you will need to purchase an offset sub-assembly
that will put the shifter in the location you call out. The sub-assemblies are roughly $150.00 additional.
I hope this helps.
Just thought you all might be interested.
I have no vested interest in this company or product.
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Last edited by cv67; 09-30-2017 at 08:06 AM.
#4
Are These Mc Leod 5 speed Units stronger than the Tremec ones? What is the Advantage? Thank you!
#5
Like. At initial glance it looks like they took aftermarket WC T5 gear sets and put in their own proprietary case. I see nothing wrong with that and keeps costs lower.
Last edited by Dynra Rockets; 09-30-2017 at 09:12 AM.
#6
Race Director
It said it will handle 500 ft/lbs of torque. The TKO 600 is rated at 600 Ft/Lbs but I have seen them hold up to over 800 ft/lbs with no issues. It is a smaller unit than the TKO from what I can see. No real advantage as gear ratios are similar enough, just another option.
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#7
I don't see this as another option, since there are a few complete TKO kits for C3, + T56 Magnum 6-speed kits for C3.
Its doesn't solve the shifter location , drive shaft angles , COST $$$ similar to a T56 Magnum. Don't know if it will ever shift as well as a T56, Low Torque rating = TKO 500,
This looks like were we were 5 - 7 years ago with the TKO's.
They should have done more research to see were the market is today and not be 7 years behind.
Today people are ready for complete kits ! and nothing short of that.
Its doesn't solve the shifter location , drive shaft angles , COST $$$ similar to a T56 Magnum. Don't know if it will ever shift as well as a T56, Low Torque rating = TKO 500,
This looks like were we were 5 - 7 years ago with the TKO's.
They should have done more research to see were the market is today and not be 7 years behind.
Today people are ready for complete kits ! and nothing short of that.
Last edited by cagotzmann; 09-30-2017 at 11:57 AM.
#8
Melting Slicks
I'd go for it if I can install it without cutting my crossmember or making other modifications.
#9
Le Mans Master
Their text about that trans says it's an internal rail shifter, but the pictures show a rail between the lever and the main body of the trans. Am I missing something?