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Originally Posted by mgarblik
The mixture of old school transmission and new tech engine is interesting and not very common. The need for an overdrive is pretty minimal with a LS3 engine. Gas mileage will suffer a little but those engines can certainly run at 3000-3500 RPM all day. How do you like the hydraulic TO bearing? That would certainly simplify things as far as installation. It's the brute torque of a Pontiac V8 that really tears up light weight aluminum case transmissions like a Muncie. That problem is eliminated with an LS engine. I love the simplicity of a Muncie/Borg Warner trans. So easy to overhaul if there is ever an issue. Although I would love to have a TKX in my Catalina for example, the 4K+ cost has keep me in the Muncie world. Congratulation on a really neat installation.
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I have 3.23 gears. So, need for O.D. is questionable. I couldn't justify the extra cost. Especially when I had a known/good Muncie sitting on the shelf. I haven't actually used the throwout bearing yet. All parts seem top notch. Installing the master cylinder correctly was a much bigger job than anticipated. I have it on the money. This Muncie stood up to many years behind a low 12 second 455 combo. I'm sure it's up to task here. I was also encouraged by knowing that a TKX will bolt right up to this bell housing. Would just need a clutch disc change. Not sure about throwout bearing. Might pull the O.D. trigger down the road (pun intended
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