Orig trans swap to sync trans.

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russtford

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I have heard of a kit to replace Model A non sync trans with late model Ford pickup trans. Any one know the tricks . Thanks Russtford. Okky
 
There are at least 3 guys that build kits that will accomplish this. Do a search on F150 transmissions and it will take you a couple of days to read all the threads / posts! :D

I have one in my 31 pickup and really like it. It not only adds synchromesh to all gears, but adds a 4th gear which is overdrive.

I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts.
 
Mitchell makes a synchro transmission in the stock A transmission case. Fits right in with no modifications needed. Works really nice. They are sold by Brattons. They other kits will require you to chock up some stuff.
 
Arlen said:
... The other kits will require you to chock up some stuff.
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Don't know what you mean by "chock up some stuff", but the F150 kit I got was a completely bolt in kit, no cutting or drilling of any kind. (It used the AA Bellhousing and included all the brackets necessary for the pedals and e-brake.)

I have the kit built by "Miss Victoria" -- see post # 8 below.
 
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I had to cut a small section of the cross member for my four speed, but I didn't really care. It can be done nicely and nobody would know the difference, besides- once you have it in there you'll never take it out. And when was the last time anyone crawled under your car to check out the crossmember.

If you use a AA bell housing you don't have to chop up anything, but then you have to find a different way to mount your petals.
 
I build the bolt in kits, gear sets in stock , 3.25 1st,1.92 2nd ,1.00 3rd, 26% o.d 4th. 3.00 1st,1.77 2nd,1.00 3rd,37% o.d. 4th and 3.25 1st,1.92 2nd,1.00 3rd,41% o.d. all bolt in no hacking of your car.
 
There has been several posts lately on the early v8 side about changing to a t5 five speed. Also some links listed, try looking there. Dave C
 
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