Transmission time

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » April 17, 2008, 9:29 pm

Just wanted to know is there a 5 speed transmission, that can be mounted on a 64 223? I need to get just a little better mileage but don't wish to change my rear end. Mike

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » April 18, 2008, 2:45 am

Mike P
Try to find a 3 speed overdrive trans. Direct bolt in. There are still a few out there. I saw one on craigslist yesterday for $125.00.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » April 18, 2008, 10:11 am

You can use a Tremec (sp?) 5 speed with a bellhousing/adapter from John Mummert. (or they can modify yours: (http://ford-y-block.com/)

grabber64 · Post by **grabber64** » April 18, 2008, 12:55 pm

is the four speed overdrive the tranny that came out in the 80's for the ford trucks? it looks like a newer style borg warner type tranny with an internal shifter. the shifter is mounted torward the front of the floor pan. similiar to the older granny four speeds. i have seen a few of these trans in the yards and they don't sell for much like 65 bucks. i haven't crawled under them to see the bolt pattern yet. i thought about checking into one of them for mine. they all have been behind 300's.

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » April 19, 2008, 6:15 am

About four years ago, I did what Gritsngumbo recommends.
very good setup from John Mummert, very close to a bolt up, I did have to find a shorter driveshaft. 17 MPG in town and 23 MPG on the highway behind the 223. Very pleased with the outcome.
Fred