Anyone using or know of anyone successfully using a Superram and a T-56?

In Lingenfelter's book he states, on page 127, "The short runner intake (LT1) works best with the 6-speed's close gear spacing. Conversely, the stronger mid-range power and wider power band of the SR performs excellently with the automatic, although we have successfully used the SuperRam with the 6-speed when brutal street torque is the goal."

What are the real life pros and cons of this setup?

Thanks.

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I don't know since I've never used a T-56 and a SR, but I'm building my car like that too...I'd like to know as well! Eager to find out...

I know the close gear ranges of the 6-speed would keep the car in the powerband longer, therefore closer to the power peak. This is a nice trans since you can also run low gears and still log excellent MPG for a modded street car. The SR supposedly lengthens the powerband while increasing performance across it, making it very suitable for a multipurpose high-performance engine. Unfoutunatly, I have yet to drive this setup I'm building for my '86 IROC, so I cannot point out the bad things, just the good ones. Can anybody who has this setup help us out???

[This message has been edited by dhirocz (edited March 11, 2001).]

 

Pros: Your engine will make more power.

Cons: It costs a lot of money.

The superram doesnt care what transmission you have behind it.

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I run the SR and a 5 speed. My car is in the 12s solid, I destroy my tires 315-35-17s in 1 and 2 and sometimes 3. I think the SR is excellent you will be happy. SR+6speed+good heads = tire shreding power.