How To Build and Modify High Performance Manual Transmissions is a top-notch reference for all small block Ford rebuild procedures. It's jam packed with hundreds of highly detailed photographs and illustrations, as well as a wealth of layman's text covering all aspects of transmission rebuild. It includes theory and operation for inspection, disassembly, upgrade, part identification and modification. The most complicated process behind designing a high performing transmission, such as modifying a Hurst Competition Plus Shifter, has been simplified so that even an inexperienced enthusiast can tear down components. Every owner will be able to successfully follow small block Ford rebuild procedures.
Packed with over 400 color close-up photos, How to Build and Modify High-Performance Manual Transmissions details the disassembly, inspection, modification, upgrade, and rebuilding process into easy-to-follow steps.
The manual includes the latest techniques and pro tips, so an enthusiast can tear-down, identify parts that need to be replaced, pick the best components, and successfully re-assemble a high-performance transmission.
Cangialosi guides you through the rebuilding process for major high-performance trannys, including:
- BorgWarner T10
- BorgWarner Super T10
- GM/Muncie
- Ford Toploader
- Chrysler A833
- Tremec T5
In addition, the manual clearly explains theory, gear ratio calculation, synchro function, and gear design features, so you will be able to build the best gearbox.
Clutch selection, setup and shifter modification are also covered.
This authoritative resource is packed with over 400 color photos, charts, and illustrations, so you can get the most out of your manual transmission.
Subject: How to build and modify high-performance manual transmissions. ISBN-10: 1934709298 | ISBN-13: 9781934709290 | CarTech SA103
- Preface
- Introduction
- Wide and Close Ratios Explained
- What Makes Close-Ratio Close?
- Goodbye Wide and Close Ratios
- The How and Why of Synchros
- Gear Design Basics
- Bearing Selection
- So What Do I Use?
- Repairing Castings
- Gear Preparation
- Bolts and Threads
- Hydraulic Press Basics
- Loading Needle Bearings
- Subassemblies - Synchronizers
- Bearing Tips
- Gaskets and Sealants
- T10 4-Speed History and Facts
- BorgWarner Numbering System
- Rebuilding T10 and Super T10 4-Speeds
- Early T10 Building Basics
- Rebuilding the T5
- T5 Assembly - Starting From the Ground Up
- High-Performance T5
- How to Identify a Muncie
- Serial and VIN numbers
- Putting it All Together
- M22 Heavy-Duty Rockcrushers and New Muncies
- GM Speedometer Primer
- Calculating Speedometer Errors
- Muncie 4-Speed Rebuild
- Transmission Build-Up
- Final Assembly
- Saginaw 4-Speed Transmissions
- Richmond Gear 4+1 5-Speed Transmission
- ZF Transmission S6-40
- Tremec Transmissions
- Doug Nash 4+3 Transmission
- Autogear M33 "Syracuse 5-Speed" Transmission
- Clutch Components
- Clutch Types
- The Need for Shifters
- Fixing the Hurst Competition Plus Shifter
- T5/T6 Shifter Modifications
- Appendix: Gear and Torque Specifications and Oil Capacities
