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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wewanaplay
Yeah, I love my 5sp. it's a lot stronger than my 99 R/T was. I never realized just how much torque ya loose through hydraulics. either way, I'm getting ready to have to do something about the trans now since it has just recently started loosing 3rd and is still on the stock clutch at 270k. I'm seriously considering a 5.7 6sp swap.

throw a in a HEMI seen that done, fits right in with new trans with minor welds and cuts. look it up on dakotart.com think someone did it there. yea you right about that automatics are POSs!! i hate the fact R/T doest have a 6speed option. but hey i've done some research and there is 1 independent company that makes a 6spd for r/t for under 5k haha wish i was rich!

but good luck to you on your clutch i know they pain in the *** to change in cars not sure about our trucks. add me as a friend its seems like you have alot of knowledge.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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yeah, I've seen the aftermarket 6 speeds from keisler engineering. Damn I wish. They have a couple vids on you tube of both the synchro and non synchro versions. I really need to go to a 6 or even 7 sp unless I change my rear end. I'm running 265/60/17's with a 3.92 rear gear. I have no trouble making turns or easing to a red light and never even leave 5th gear if I catch 'em just right. I can lug it down to about 25 mph and still accelerate 1/2 way decent without much of an incline and about 30-35mph if theres a hill.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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I was mistaken, they're 255/60/17's
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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I was mistaken, they're 255/60/17's

i have 255/50/17 on stock r/ts love em. no issues. yea keizler trans that was them. sick 6 speed for r/t not sure about the price i am sure it is way out of my budget


stay in touch i am going down to oregon for 5 days so wont be on for a while. maybe i'lldrop by junk yards out there see if i can locate those flairs for you.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Cool, I really appreciate it. I'm back and forth between B-ham and Louisiana all the time so maybe we can get together next time I'm through. I wont be headed back through there for at least a week but I can't stop then cause i'll be driving my wifes honda and that just wouldnt be right. This is the wrong time of year for going to Oregon, I'd freeze my a$$ off. Have a safe trip.
 
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