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6/12/2019 2:14 PM  #1


Came across this Melead Transmission.

The price is about $500 more than a TKO500 but if you don't have to cut the floor pan and it bolts up
to the bellhousing it might be worth that extra $500. 

https://www.mcleodracing.com/index.php/driveline/muscle-car-5-transmission/mcleod-racing-muscle-car-5-speed-107822.html?fbclid=IwAR0WKY5GOqy1yszI5A2AYPIwokXwl8JR_tEpHAAwNyFCRMsiC7HhZUv_56k

 

6/12/2019 8:00 PM  #2


Re: Came across this Melead Transmission.

Looks like it's based on the T5 design and even has the 2.95 first gear.  I'd be curious if it has straight cut gears in order to handle that much torque.


Cheap, Fast, Good:  Pick Any Two
 

6/13/2019 7:12 AM  #3


Re: Came across this Melead Transmission.

RUN, do not walk away #$%^ing RUN!  If you feel the need read some reviews on this thing, they are HORRIBLE. 

 

6/14/2019 9:07 AM  #4


Re: Came across this Melead Transmission.

TKOPerformance wrote:

RUN, do not walk away #$%^ing RUN!  If you feel the need read some reviews on this thing, they are HORRIBLE. 

   It doesn't look as beefy as a TKO 500 or 600.  
 

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6/14/2019 9:31 AM  #5


Re: Came across this Melead Transmission.

From what I've read its basically a clean sheet design, definitely more of an old style based on the case.  The T5 and Tremecs have all been designed with lightweight castings where there are a lot of ribs allowing for strength in critical areas and weight savings in non critical areas.  This has a case that looks more like a Muncie 4 speed.

I remember when they first came out, and researched them, and all I found were scathing reviews.  Lots of people with broken trannies and it seemed no real desire on McLeod's part to remedy the problem.  Basically they were hiding behind the whole "race parts used for racing, no warranty" disclaimer.  While I certainly get that, the trans shouldn't break in a street driven car with 350HP, and there were a lot of people that seemed to be in that boat.  To me that's indicative of a design or manufacturing flaw.  One idiot breaks his, fine.  Out of 20 guys griping I'm betting most weren't idiots. 

Last edited by TKOPerformance (6/14/2019 2:59 PM)

 

6/14/2019 11:17 AM  #6


Re: Came across this Melead Transmission.

You can get an Astro or GForce for less money.

 

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