[Caprimaniac]

Hate starting yet another thread on 5- speeds, but didn't find any on this after looking through older threads. Down to the point:

2100 lbs (970 kg) car weight, 347 small block, shifting at 7-8000 rpm, approx. 500 hp, 3.75 at the rear. Use for autocross, track racing, drag race, street...

Currently run a T5Z, and my friends keeps telling me to upgrade.

There are a few boxes to choose from. Won't go DOG or straight cut gears. Need about 0.8 OD in 5. I've come down to these:

- G-force T5 (all available upgrades..)

- Richmond Super Street with OD

- TKO 500/ 600

- Liberty upgraded TKO 500/ 600

- Liberty face- plated TKO 500/ 600

The G- force goes traight in; that's good. Leight weight.

The Richmond is in size, a little bigger than the T5? Heavier (106,5 lbs)? I have confidence in this box, although I have never seen one... On the downside: will need a new clutch housing?

TKO: Large; will need to rebuild transmission tunnel. Heavy. Will need new clutch housing. Have a feeling that an upgrade, bronze shift fork pads, is mandatory? Face- plated will take more abuse than synchro gearing (?).

All input welcome; would really like to hear more about the Richmond and the face-plated TKO from Liberty.

Any other suggestions?

RuneS