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Old 01-14-2003, 04:51 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sorry "just" a 68 Shelby GT500
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Default I have a TKO in my Shelby..

and I have been running it for a year and a half. About 4000 mls.

The shift feel is just the way I like it more like a muscle car than a Honda (thank God!) I fabricated a lever out of Stainless pipe and attached a Hurst T-handle to it. Looks good too.

I have had no problems braking anything behind my slightly warmed over 428 FE in the much heavier than Cobra body.

I followed the instructions of using Dexron II up to the first 500 miles and then change to GM Synchomesh fluid (expensive stuff at least here)

First is a smoke the hell out of the tires gear, i do start out in second on occasion...

I do like the tall 5th gear, especially here on the Autobahns trying to keep up with the fast traffic (have done pretty well overall). Oh yes, I have a locked 3.00 rear end.

Overall I am very satisfied with the trans and would always recomend it.

Mike
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68 Shelby GT 500
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