I’m in the process of putting together a magnum xl swap for my gen 1 coyote and I’ve seen some threads recommending upgrading the stock magnum for high rpm shifts and track use. I came across the Tick built magnum xl and was looking into the stage 4 with billet forks.(recommended by the rep)
I saw someone in another thread mention swapping out the 3rd gear for a symmetrical gear opposed to the advanced gear that comes stock for better high rpm shifts. When I told the rep about it, he said they’ve seen them shifted at up to 8500rpm with their build and they haven’t ever swapped the 3rd gear.
My question is, are the billet forks and/or symmetrical gear that much of an improvement?
Does anyone have other recommended builders that I should be looking at?
I realize I might be fine with the stock unit but I’ve saved for awhile for this swap and I’d rather over build it and only have to do it once vs getting the stock unit and wishing I built it.
Level 4 T56 Magnum XL
The Magnum XL includes a SFI-approved steel bellhousing, cross member, trans mount, isolated shifter, and shift ball. It also reuses the OEM hydraulic clutch release system.
www.tickperformance.com
I saw someone in another thread mention swapping out the 3rd gear for a symmetrical gear opposed to the advanced gear that comes stock for better high rpm shifts. When I told the rep about it, he said they’ve seen them shifted at up to 8500rpm with their build and they haven’t ever swapped the 3rd gear.
My question is, are the billet forks and/or symmetrical gear that much of an improvement?
Does anyone have other recommended builders that I should be looking at?
I realize I might be fine with the stock unit but I’ve saved for awhile for this swap and I’d rather over build it and only have to do it once vs getting the stock unit and wishing I built it.