Because my 514 does NOT have a wide powerband, and I wanted a low off the line 1st gear, AND real top speed abilities, plus low freeway cruising rpms. The ROD has the G-force shift linkage, which is excellent. I like the 6 speed because there is a gear for every occasion, without lugging or overrevving my motor (although it is getting the rev limiter too)
My West Coast cobra has plenty of room for this longer tranny, because the car is 6 inches longer overall than an original (4 inches wider too)
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Here's the Richmond Gear website:
http://www.richmondgear.com/cat/trans.html
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