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Originally Posted by Anthony
They already make a 5 speed, a true close ratio 5 speed with 5th gear 1:1, ( and not a wide ratio 4 speed with an overdrive).
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Originally Posted by MikeB
Yes, that's the old Doug Nash 4+1.
But their new one will be a 5 speed OD transmission. Give them a call.
I think their sales folks said it will be priced about where the ROD is now at $2500 or so. Did that change recently?
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My guess is that their "new 5 speed OD tranny" is actually a wide ratio 4 speed with an OD, to compete with the Tremecs and others. The "Doug Nash 4+1 tranny" is the only true close ratio 5 speed that is moderately priced ( below $2000) that I am aware of. All other 5 speeds in this price range are wide ratio 4 speeds with an OD. They all would be fine for the street, but for track use, I like the close ratio gear spread better, and the Doug 4+1 maybe a stronger tranny than the tremecs as well.
If I were in the market for a 5 speed now, I'd either get the Richmond 5 speed, with a 3.04 first, coupled with 2.88 rears, or for alot more money, get a custom jerico or G-Force with similar gear ratio's. To each his own.