WTB Magnum XL Transmission

[Joseph Bimbo]

Hey how’s it going fella’s, I’m looking for a Magnum XL 6speed transmission for my boss 302. Cash in hand ready to make a purchase.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

If you're looking to purchase one new, I suggest you talk to Joe Dederichs at Dederichs Motorsports in Texas. That's where I ordered mine from. Great people to deal with.

http://www.dederichsmotorsports.com
Phone: (682) 231-3510

 

[Joseph Bimbo]

I’ll see if I might be able to pick one up slightly used if not then I’ll grab a new one. I appreciate the referral though very much.

 

[Swine]

you owe me a beer

https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/t56-56-magnum-xl-05-and-up/6556602018.html

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Good price on that but the 2.97 first gear is not great for open track use due to the wider gear spacing. The 2.66 box is pretty close to the MT82 ratios, minus the MT82's very short first gear.

 

[2012-Boss]

I’m with ArizonaBoss, the close ratio 2.66 box is preferred for the road course.

 

[Joseph Bimbo]

Which ratio would you guys recommend for drag racing and roll racing ?

 

[captdistraction]

Which ratio would you guys recommend for drag racing and roll racing ?

What’s roll racing?

 

[Joseph Bimbo]

lol well a lot of guys here in California don’t do digs so they roll race. Like 25mph roll to 125 from 1st or 2nd or 3rd gear. I mostly do digs at the track or street but once in awhile I’ll shut a couple people up from a roll.

 

[Swine]

Good price on that but the 2.97 first gear is not great for open track use due to the wider gear spacing. The 2.66 box is pretty close to the MT82 ratios, minus the MT82's very short first gear.

I’m with ArizonaBoss, the close ratio 2.66 box is preferred for the road course.

I see a big and little setup which means this guy likes going straight in a hurry. I suppose he still could want to track for fun though.

I have no input on the XL’s ratios. Never considered it.

 

[racer47]

What’s roll racing?

Its for guys who can't launch a car, work a clutch or shift from 1st to second. The NHRA has got to be shaking their heads at all the "new" drag racing that is everything but drag racing, rolls, no prep, street drags (at least most of these are from a dig). I'm no angel but I also know its easily worth the $20 or $30 to go grudge night at the dragstrip.

As far as gearing, I attached an excel sheet that you can use to figure out what you want. But you'll probably need 4.10s or higher to run the 2.66 1st and drag race. But if you go too high, 4.33, 4.56, etc you may end up needing 5th gear at the lights which is usually not desirable. It all depends on power, tire size, etc.

https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/five-speed-or-six-speed.13324/#post-194048