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5 speed Richmond install
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Drifting
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From: l In
5 speed Richmond install
Well I got my 5 speed installed yesterday, and much to my surprise it was basically a bolt and go operation, The tranny is a 5 speed Richmond Road Race version with a 3.28/1 first gear and 5th is 1/1. I am running a 3.08/1 rear screw and with this trans now my first gear is like having a 456/1. The setup came with a new Long shifter, and I must say I am impressed with how it functions, much better that the Hurst shifters I have had over the years. The only fabricating I had to do was to the transmission bracket that bolts to the frame. cut 2 1/8 inches out of it, weld it back together and bolt it in.
So it's thumbs up for the new setup
So it's thumbs up for the new setup
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
That's great news, especially about the Long shifter, as a Richmond 5-speed is pretty high on my wishlist. A dog box might suit me, but I'm taking a hard look at the Richmond SS 5 w/2.89 1st and .77 5th because would match up so well with my 3.55:1.
Le Mans Master
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I don't know why so many others don't consider a Richmond. I have one in the 65 with a 3:08 rear. Great gear ratios for that rear. It's a close ratio 5 spd and fun to drive. I also agree with you on the Long shifter. I tried a Hurst first and it is no where near as nice as the Long.
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Drifting
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From: l In
You can go to richmondgear.com for a pdf file
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Burning Brakes
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Good news I was thinking of going with Keilser's new RS, but as I drove Keilser Tremec and really did not like it I was not sure. I have always wanted a Doug Nash, aka a Richmond ....!
It will be on my Xmas list for sure.
It will be on my Xmas list for sure.
Instructor
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From: Hayward SD
Advice?
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Yes. In addition to the 2.89 1st I mentioned in post #4, the SS 5/OD Richmond is also available with 3.33 or 3.06 1st's. Good rule of thumb is to go with the one which is nearest 10:1 when multiplied by your rear gear ratio. In my case 2.89 x 3.55 = 10.26. In your case 2.89 x 3.70 = 10.69. I've gone deeper on the street, but can't recommend doing so.
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Melting Slicks
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You've got about a half dozen 1st and 6th gear ratios to chose from.
http://www.richmondgear.com/07pdfs/RG21.pdf
http://www.richmondgear.com/07pdfs/RG21.pdf
