Changing from auto to sequential gearbox, any tips??

[Mad Hatter]

Hi, here in Chile I have one of the very few manual Mustangs, and one of two bosses! But my buddy has a 2013 GT automatic and he wanted to change to a sequential box. Would Liberty Gears be the place to go?? Any other ideas for a road race worthy auto box?

 

[cosm3os]

Between $450 alignments and sequential gear boxes, you Chile boys are throwing around mad cash!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

EMCO and Hollinger are popular options for those that can afford it. But we're talking in the $25K USD range for just the transmissions alone. It is likely you will need a custom driveshaft as well, but if you can afford the sequential, another $800 USD for a custom shaft shouldn't be a problem.

I know a guy that used to post on here from New Zealand had a Hollinger in his 302S.

Another cool thing about the sequentials is that the final gear of the 6 forward gears is 1:1, so you can accelerate VERY quickly because you have more forward gear ratios to work through and keep the engine in the powerband.

 

[Mad Hatter]

We are kinda kind of nuts....But not that nuts!! I saw Libertygears had a box for a lot less, would that be a valid option? http://www.libertysgears.com/clutchless.htm

Its because we have very few cars racing that everthing is so expensive! no volume!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

We are kinda kind of nuts....But not that nuts!! I saw Libertygears had a box for a lot less, would that be a valid option? http://www.libertysgears.com/clutchless.htm

Its because we have very few cars racing that everthing is so expensive! no volume!

Not sure if I'd call that a "true" sequential, but it's really close for a lot less money!

Here is an EMCO unit teardown: http://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/1621068-close-look-lg-motorsports-emco-sequential-gear-box.html
As I understand it, true sequentials are shifted via a channeled/grooved "drum" that selects each ratio. Basically just very large motorcycle transmissions.