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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #90 on: March 17, 2015 - 10:46:11 PM »
    Quote from: IroquoisPliskin on March 17, 2015 - 10:32:56 AM
    But it means, if I order today, I will have to wait at least 12 months forthe A855, right?

    You are correct. The plan is to get enough parts manufactured so they can start assembly on 150 units while the next batch of parts is being produced, and the first batch is about six months out.  I am number 244 on the current list, and I was told the are a little over 300 people so far. At 244 I am looking at about ten to twelve months for mine.

    The good news for me is....my 23 spline OD arrived today. Hopefully I will get it in this weekend and report back on it gear layout.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

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    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #91 on: March 19, 2015 - 09:28:06 AM »
    Damn it! I wish I could pick it up already today:)
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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #92 on: April 02, 2015 - 01:15:17 PM »
    Quote from: 67vertman on March 17, 2015 - 10:46:11 PM
    ....my 23 spline OD arrived today. Hopefully I will get it in this weekend and report back on it gear layout.

    OD already dropped in? Is it possible to modify A833 to be an OD Transmission?
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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #93 on: April 02, 2015 - 02:55:13 PM »
    Yes, its possible. There were factory offerings in the late '70s that Passon has somewhat duplicated to convert other standard A833 units. It turns it into a wide ratio 3 speed with an .80 OD gear.
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #94 on: April 02, 2015 - 03:47:39 PM »
    Quote from: IroquoisPliskin on April 02, 2015 - 01:15:17 PM
    OD already dropped in? Is it possible to modify A833 to be an OD Transmission?

    I wish.  :swear:  :pullinghair: I pulled everything off and found out Mc Loed set me the wrong clutch disc.  I just got the right one last night.  :jumping: However, my weekend is already booked full.   :banghead: 

    I am going to try and squeez in every minute working on it I can.....and with a lot of luck I may get it done by Sunday.   :working:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #95 on: April 12, 2015 - 07:03:20 PM »
    As you can tell by the date of this post...it took a couple of extra weeks to get everything button up.

    Okay, what a difference a new OD trans makes.  First and second are almost identical to a stock 4 sp. Second has a little longer leg now. However third and fourth are totally different, third has a good drop in RPM and forth now lets me cruise a 2500 RPM at 70 mph.  luckily I have plenty of torque and HP so there is not much lag.

    I can't wait to get the clutch seated in so I can do a couple of full throttle blast.  :2thumbs:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #96 on: April 12, 2015 - 10:01:15 PM »
    All of my cars & a lot of my customers have the 833 23 spline ODs in them & love them
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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #97 on: April 12, 2015 - 10:48:36 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on April 12, 2015 - 10:01:15 PM
    All of my cars & a lot of my customers have the 833 23 spline ODs in them & love them

    So far I do to!  I just can't wait to take it on a longer drive to enjoy it.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #98 on: April 13, 2015 - 01:36:25 PM »
    Quote from: IroquoisPliskin on March 19, 2015 - 09:28:06 AM
    Damn it! I wish I could pick it up already today:)

    Dude you're signature picture is bad ass!
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    Offline IroquoisPliskin

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #99 on: April 14, 2015 - 01:27:56 PM »
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    Dude you're signature picture is bad ass!

    Thanks! I think it was quite lucky shot. I've placed few more pics here (if interested):
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=84221.0

    Quote from: 67vertman on April 12, 2015 - 07:03:20 PM
    ...third has a good drop in RPM and forth now lets me cruise a 2500 RPM at 70 mph.  luckily I have plenty of torque and HP so there is not much lag...

    What's your rear end ratio?

    And another question: I've heard about another 5spd transmission, which is supposed to be "fit as is" and "just bolt in" coming out this fall. I don't remember the manufacturer. Does anyone know more about it?
    « Last Edit: April 14, 2015 - 01:41:13 PM by IroquoisPliskin »
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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #100 on: April 14, 2015 - 02:29:15 PM »
    Right now, the only confirmed, bolt in without mod transmissions are an A833OD converted unit or the Passon 5 spd.  McLeod is rumored to have one they are claiming is a direct fit bolt in, the Muscle Car 5, but until it comes out and can be verified, its just talk. They actually are a few years late in delivering said transmission already.
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #101 on: April 14, 2015 - 06:25:52 PM »
    Quote from: IroquoisPliskin on April 14, 2015 - 01:27:56 PM
    What's your rear end ratio?

    I have a Dana 60 with 4:10 gears.  :burnout:  :2thumbs:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #102 on: April 15, 2015 - 01:40:10 PM »
    Oh, I just see that info was already included in your signature:)

    With my 3.55 I could probably expect 80mph/2500rpm. And I think A855 will give even stronger drop, right? Really cool! :2thumbs:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #103 on: April 15, 2015 - 06:11:02 PM »
    Quote from: IroquoisPliskin on April 15, 2015 - 01:40:10 PM
    Oh, I just see that info was already included in your signature:)

    With my 3.55 I could probably expect 80mph/2500rpm. And I think A855 will give even stronger drop, right? Really cool! :2thumbs:

    Oh yeah, the A855 fith gears is 0.70:1 .  But the rest of the gears are just like a A833.

    Also, I spoke in detail with Jamie about my setup including, motor HP, Trans, rearend gears, and they built my OD for my car the best they could.

    Gear  Stock    Overdrive
    1st    2.65 :    1 2.66 : 1
    2nd  1.93 :     1 1.59 : 1
    3rd   1.39 :     1 1.00 : 1
    4th   1.00 :     1 .80 : 1
    « Last Edit: April 15, 2015 - 06:13:49 PM by 67vertman »
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)

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    Re: New Passon A-855 5 sp overdrive
    « Reply #104 on: April 16, 2015 - 11:13:59 AM »
    As the A855 will not be available for quite a long time I'm asking myself if going to a different rear end gear might be good solution to bypass the waiting time. I guess I'd had to go for 2.84 in that case to achieve similar rpm drop. The drop would apply to each gear however.
    Is it difficult/expensive to find an appropriate gear and exchange it? I've never disassembled the rear axle so far.
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