Great topic. I own two of these and I think they are
great.
Gear ratios are very similar to those of the 700R4 -
1st - 3.09
2nd - 1.67
3rd - 1.00
4th - 0.73
This is really the only
reasonably priced, bolt-in alternative
manual overdrive transmission to the T5. There are other choices, sure (NV3500, NV4500, etc). And there are add-on Gear vendor units. But you're talking more mods and more $$$.
This transmission will fit
directly in place of a 1966 truck 3 speed transmission - that's what I have - with no driveshaft mods. You don't even have to change the speedo cable. These will fit the standard smallblock bellhousing (which is the same pattern for the later 6s).
There's also a HUGE difference in cruising speed with the OD. I went from straining to maintain 65 to
cruising at 80 
(2600 rpms). It feels really good to finally have the left lane traffic hurrying over to get out of
your way for a change. :rolleyes: But you get used to it ............ I lied, you really DON'T!
The one I currently run I bought off Ebay completely disassembled, had it fully rebuilt, and am still out of less than $400. The second one I got for about half that. They're fairly hard to find so I recommend that you snag one if you find it at a decent price. Replacement parts and rebuild kits are readily available.
-magic mike-
