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best tranny for 408w with 600+ rwhp

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Old 08-28-2006, 01:46 AM
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Default best tranny for 408w with 600+ rwhp

i am looking into a viper t56 6 speed, g-force t5, trecmec 600

which is better?

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Old 08-28-2006, 01:48 AM
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i honestly herd a c 4 was great when built right for tons of hp
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Old 08-28-2006, 01:52 AM
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thats an aod right
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Old 08-28-2006, 01:54 AM
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no, a c4 does not have overdrive, i am about 90% shure... i was going to run a c 4 but decited to atay with a built aode
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Old 08-28-2006, 04:01 AM
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id run a c4 (3 speed auto). you can build them to handle way more then 600hp and with a good stall, internal parts, manual valve body, etc. you can make it hit every gear like it was a stick power shifting but it will be more consistant.
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Old 08-28-2006, 11:19 AM
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lol, what happened to all of the guys saying STICKS ARE BETTER NO MATTER WHAT!!!! I can't wait till they get in here. But honestly I'd run a c4 if you're racing it and want to be faster and consistant, but if this is just a street/weekend toy, I'd get one of the 6 spd. trannies.
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Old 08-28-2006, 11:21 AM
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I've been considerin a tremec myself...
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Old 08-28-2006, 11:38 AM
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If you think you can handle a 5/6spd car w/ 600rwhp+ than go for it. But I would go with a C4 also.
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Old 08-28-2006, 11:48 AM
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get a c-4 and stick with it.

Strong, easy to rebuild, small, and ive seen plenty of racers use them and have more CONTROL of thier vehicle.


Get a 600hp and 6 spd and you try to shift, depress clutch , and control / not me.

Alot of city traffic here to, that would get annoying.
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Old 08-28-2006, 12:08 PM
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i think u guys just inspired me to a c4.
should i run with a reverse manual valve body with a b&m ratchet shift?

also what is a good ratchet shifter?


what must be changed for the c4 to handle 600 hp
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