Swapping an overdrive manual transmission into a classic hot rod or muscle car is a smart way to increase fuel economy and improve drivability. Problem was, those transmissions are pretty hefty bits of kit, so the swap involved a lot of hacking and fabrication.

McLeod’s new muscle car five–speed changes all that. It provides that all-important overdrive gear in a smaller, more compact package. The case is small enough to fit nicely inside most transmission tunnels, which virtually eliminates expensive or tricky modifications. The ‘Muscle car 5’ is tough too, with synchronised 8620 forged gears that allow the transmission to handle up to 500 lbs/ft of torque.

The gearbox features a 2.95 first and 0.63 fifth gear, ideally suited for road-cars. An internal rail shifter delivers quick, smooth, accurate shifting, and the transmission uses the common GM 32-spline output shaft—identical to a GM TH-400.

The McLeod Musclecar 5 Five-Speed Transmission is made in the USA and carries a one-year/12,000 mile warranty.

SEE THE MCLEOD MUSCLECAR 5 FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION AT SUMMIT RACING

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