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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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From: front range of colorado
Too much for 5 speed?
What would you guys say the range of the non modified 5 speed manual tranny is? Can you take them up to 400-500 horse with no upgrades?
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Old Jun 23, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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I think they can go pretty high but i would suggest the 1 3/8" Input shaft or else you'll just snap it off if you get on it very much.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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From: dfw texas
over 400 is trouble, i snapped a input at 411 and i all ready had a fully splined main shaft.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Id say anything over 330 will have u slippin a clutch QUICK!

as far as snappin shafts goes.... Gunracer is much more experienced than I am in that high horsepower agenda.. Im still green...

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