Passon 5-speed

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needsaresto said:
Expensive trans. 200R4 fits with only a custom cross member and an adaptor for the bell pattern. Plus it holds more power....
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really! Real men shift H pattern

This trans is awesome! ALL USA STEEL, ALL USA MADE, PLUS YOU CAN HOLD THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND SHIFT IT WITH A FAST LEFT FOOT!!!
WORTH EVERY PENNY!
 
Funny this trans would finally release right after I finish my 6 speed swap. Always been a consideration of mine since I really wanted overdrive, but the price was a little high for me (or any other overdrive trans kit). Nice that it didn't require any cutting though, so even if it's in the same ballpark price-wise as the other kits it's a little less work.
 
davescuda said:
really! Real men shift H pattern

This trans is awesome! ALL USA STEEL, ALL USA MADE, PLUS YOU CAN HOLD THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND SHIFT IT WITH A FAST LEFT FOOT!!!
WORTH EVERY PENNY!
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Really! Last I checked an auto will out shift anyday of the week. Remember (best racing quote ever) "ask any real racer, it doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winnings winning."
Now about that real man stuff. So you're tell me that the other person who will be driving my car isnt a real man because he can no longer drive a stick (hence why it will be an auto) even though he not only stood up and served this country but retired out of the US Army? I mean a few wars lots of road marches in full battle dress lots of deployments I can go on but you get the idea have taken a toll on knees which don't operate like they use too. If that's not a real man I don't know what one is.
If you haven't figured it out I'm just busting your chops don't worry about lol.
 
needsaresto said:
Expensive trans. 200R4 fits with only a custom cross member and an adaptor for the bell pattern. Plus it holds more power....
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Depends on your goals for the car. If you're into drag racing, then great, go for the automatic. But I like to take my car up in the hills and run it through the twisties. Gotta row your own in that case.
 
If I was maimed or an amputee I would love an automatic. The only people that LOVE automatics usually own a transmission repair shop.....
 
72BBSwinger said:
If I was maimed or an amputee I would love an automatic. The only people that LOVE automatics usually own a transmission repair shop.....
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I've always had a stick shifts in my Mopars but I'm going to use an automatic in my current build -- why ? Just because I want to
 
some say....

a hot rod with a automatic is like sex with a rubber....

from memory.....I gotta agree
 
Hey guys, I've been reading this with interest.
$4,500 is pretty cheap for a drop in and drive box with no mods needed.
I mean were you really expecting someone to invest heavily in the idea/ design/engineering/materials/ testing /advertising etc. and sell it for $2000.

T56, TKO's, Richmond, etc all require mods and usually some cutting.

For a good example I recently looked into the Keisler 5 speed to suit my 67 barracuda 383. The kit came in at just over $6000. Many mods are required including, Hydraulic clutch, Custom tail shaft, bell housing, some wiring and cutting the floor.

This Passon 5 speed, if it performs as stated looks like the way to go..
:burnout:
 
It's hard to explain, but there's just something that's really satisfying about driving a car with a smooth shifting manual trans. Especially if it's behind a powerful V-8.
 
That's why you put in a unimatic shifter and tune your valve body for manual shifts. Best of both worlds.
 
PoisonDart74 said:
That's why you put in a unimatic shifter and tune your valve body for manual shifts. Best of both worlds.
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screw that gateless/ratchetless POS... i had one for a long time and hated it. only reason i got it was for the 4 speed look... Pro-matic ratchet and be done, of course controlling a cheetah MRVB!
 
magnumdust said:
I'd have to agree. Auto might be more consistent, but its boring.
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RMVB with Low band apply will fix the boring! It will go into any gear whenever you tell it to without any lag or delay at all! Ask me how I know this? hahaaa

To tell you the truth, I am a 4 speed guy at heart, I miss rowing the gears.
Guess I gotta buy another car for that! Lol
 
I spoke with Jamie today and they are in actual production. The vent issue has been remedied. They are being hand built a few at a time so it will take a while to work down the list, but they are actually being made and released now.
 
Can't wait to read a few reviews.
 
For 4200 plus I think I am better off just getting OD. It's nice, but that is A LOT
 
I just learned that he doesn't have the speedometer housing required for the early A yet either so that will probably entail a longer wait:-(
 
I emailed Jamie of my intentions and he said Fall at the earliest. 368 ahead of me.

Bill
 
That is a lot of transmissions! Looks like it is taking off.
 
jaimus said:
Kinda like eatin a good steak with a balloon on yer tougue...
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If it tastes like steak, i 'm using the balloon. Must be a midwest thing. Last i checked it was a more surf than turf. :finga:
 
To me there really aren't any options that fit. For the auto your stuck with Keisler which is a disaster. All the manual kits require cutting and leave you with the wrong driveshaft angle. To me, these aren't solutions. I applaud Jamie as its the only real overdrive solution that actually fits.
 
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