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hi there, i have a 1969 ht ute with a mildly worked 308. i bought it with a celica 5 speed and have blown a couple of box's since.i tow with it occasionally and need to put somthing in it that can handle a bit of a workout. would like to stick with a manual. any suggestions .cheers nick
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How much can you spend?
A Supra box is stronger and still a 5 speeder. Otherwise a Muncie or T10 are stronger 4 speeders.
A Tremec is also a better option.
If you switch to an auto a T400 with a cooler is good for towing but only 3 speeds and sucks power out of the engine. I think the stronger auto box with lock up convertor is a TL80?
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James the Tremec that your referring to is that the 6 Speed in the SS's?
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Thanks for the feedback, my budget would be about 3k all up including work to the tail shaft.Should i go reco muncie, or for a few extra dollars, go the supra. Which would be easyest to instal? cheers nick
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T5 is an option. I've got one behind a 304 and it's still going strong. |
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Is the T5 out of the VN's-VS,s.
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There was a Tremec 5 speed based on a Toploader and had three selector positions, there was also a TKO version which was heavier duty.
There are plenty of different T5s, if its out of a Commodore make sure its a V8 one as these were also put behind the 179 (2850) sixes in VHs.
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cheers, i have got hold of a reco muncie m21 and bell housing from status gearbox and diff in kilsyth, for just over 2k. they had few different options. they were quite helpfull. delivery was $140. should see it in a couple of days, looking foward to getting the old girl back on the road!
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Muncies are a good box, I had one in my L34, the selector arms can get jammed though.
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