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Old 07-07-2006, 06:16 PM   #1
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are there any other strong transmissions that are easily fitted to my EL fairmont cuz mine is stuffed? i wanted something a bit stronger than the stock if possible....was also thinkin of manual now as well if i need a new trans :

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Old 07-07-2006, 06:56 PM   #2
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Chuck a TH700 in. I reckon that would be pretty cool
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It's suave, more subtle, and yet no less stirring. In fact, the boosted Ford is more polished than any big sedan Australia has ever produced. It's just so damn good, it makes the SS feel crude... Ignore the WRX. Forget the E49. Falcon XR6 Turbo is king.
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Old 07-07-2006, 07:56 PM   #3
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id go for a 6 speed manual out of a BF Falcon, if not than a 5 speed would be the next best thing.
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Old 07-07-2006, 07:58 PM   #4
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got a budget?
money will determine what gearbox you end up withl.
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Old 07-07-2006, 08:01 PM   #5
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Lets assume he has unlimited budget.

I say G-force clutchless.
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Old 07-07-2006, 10:13 PM   #6
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simple C4
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Old 08-07-2006, 12:49 AM   #7
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Nah nah go a Lenco 2spd.

The doorslammers run em so they must be pretty good
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Old 08-07-2006, 02:04 PM   #8
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i wanna sepnd no more than $2000 roughly for a better gearbox, would a six speed auto go into mine though from BF?
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Old 08-07-2006, 03:07 PM   #9
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take you box to Keas Auto's get them to rebulid it strenghten and shift kit kevler bands etc
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Old 08-07-2006, 03:14 PM   #10
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buy a wrx there gearboxes are insane... my boss has 180awkw in his STi and it just loves it can go low 200's without even touching it
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i wanna sepnd no more than $2000 roughly for a better gearbox, would a six speed auto go into mine though from BF?
$2000 and ZF 6 speed auto don't go hand in hand. You would be up for well over $10,000 to get it in and running properly.
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It's suave, more subtle, and yet no less stirring. In fact, the boosted Ford is more polished than any big sedan Australia has ever produced. It's just so damn good, it makes the SS feel crude... Ignore the WRX. Forget the E49. Falcon XR6 Turbo is king.
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