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Old Jul 29, 2000 | 12:19 AM
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Planetary Transmissions

Are there any websites for planetary transmissions such as a Lenco or a Jeffco? I am also just curious if anyone has used one in a third gen. ( I am, so any tips would be nice.) TIA.

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Old Jul 29, 2000 | 05:44 AM
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sorry i dont know of any websites but can you explain a little never heard of one....sounds cool though
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Old Jul 29, 2000 | 06:59 AM
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i think the cost and effort wouldn't be worth it for the street and most racing applications. sorry i don't know any web sites.

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Old Jul 29, 2000 | 10:15 AM
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Those are strictly racing transmissions, not for the street at all. You'd have to do a whole bunch of fab work to get one in there. I haven't noticed anybody on this site talking about using one. Here's a site run by some hardcore racers that you might want to look around on, there's usually some for sale in the classifieds.

www.headsupreview.com


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Old Aug 1, 2000 | 04:02 PM
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Thank you for the considerations guys.
89Camaro- Have you ever seen a slap shifter? or Lightning Rod shifter?

I understand I would likely have to modify the trans tunnel. Lenco and Jeffco both make a street version, but they are still not the bast for the street, starting at $4500.

Thanks for the website, I will check it out. The only issue I have is not being able to downshift. I'm actually leaning toward a borg-warner 6 speed and McLeod dual disc. I'm just not sure if it can hold the power or not.

I was looking into Lenco, and I saw that their 6 speed was available with as steep as a 7.56 1st gear!!!!! All the way up to a 3.08 for third and 1:1 for 6th. Could you imagine how low of a rear ratio you could run with that? Can you say 300 mph in the right car??

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