When I have my engine out I will be going through the tranny as well because it has the low rpm growl. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to beef it up to make it last behind a set of stage ones and a D66.
I dont think you'll have a whole lot of problems. Just make sure you update to a single flywheel clutch that will hold more power. If you really wanna go over board you could put in a bigger input shaft, but for what your planning you really dont need it.
Your low rpm growl is normal. It is called gear rollover.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 8/1/08 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 6 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 3.0 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 14.8 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
You should be fine with a stock tranny. I think the weak point is the input shaft (which is larger on the 6-speed). There was talk of someone waaay back looking into making a custom, larger, input shaft for the 5-speed, but I'm not sure it ever materialized. Cheers!
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You should be fine with a stock tranny. I think the weak point is the input shaft (which is larger on the 6-speed). There was talk of someone waaay back looking into making a custom, larger, input shaft for the 5-speed, but I'm not sure it ever materialized. Cheers!
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IIRC southbend has an upgraded input that is the same size as the 6 speed.
I need a new input shaft and some other parts, anyone know if this upgraded shaft is for real ?
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95 PSD crew cab LWB 5 speed KP D60. Converted to 4wd from 2wd (wow, what a job!). Custom RSK with SD springs. 290k miles and running strong. SMFW conversion, 3" DP, 1.0 A/R exhaust housing on rebuilt turbo.
I know the growl may be normal but I dont like it. It makes the truck sound like a real Junker, especially when the tranny is hot. Sounds like the world is coming to an end from under my truck. I already have a Luk flywheel and clutch kit so I should be all set.
Give this guy a call, he's got a heavy input shaft and all kinds of clutchs from stock to dd's and the prices are really good [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. His names Kenny by the way. http://www.kennysmachine.com/index.cfm
Matt
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Give this guy a call, he's got a heavy input shaft and all kinds of clutchs from stock to dd's and the prices are really good [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. His names Kenny by the way. http://www.kennysmachine.com/index.cfm
Matt
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sent an e-mail, will post what he says.
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95 PSD crew cab LWB 5 speed KP D60. Converted to 4wd from 2wd (wow, what a job!). Custom RSK with SD springs. 290k miles and running strong. SMFW conversion, 3" DP, 1.0 A/R exhaust housing on rebuilt turbo.
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Give this guy a call, he's got a heavy input shaft and all kinds of clutchs from stock to dd's and the prices are really good [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]. His names Kenny by the way. http://www.kennysmachine.com/index.cfm
Matt
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95 PSD crew cab LWB 5 speed KP D60. Converted to 4wd from 2wd (wow, what a job!). Custom RSK with SD springs. 290k miles and running strong. SMFW conversion, 3" DP, 1.0 A/R exhaust housing on rebuilt turbo.
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