If you like shifting so much get a manual valve body for it. I believe they
make one. It's just like a manual, only no pedal to push in, you just yank
later
Scott Miller
89 Shelby Dakota #322 - 360 C.I. V8 (12.56 @ 110 mph) "FASTDAK"
94 Dakota Sport - 3.9 V6 5-Speed (15.86 @ 84 mph)
----- Original Message -----
From: <DICEMAN469@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 4:09 PM
Subject: DML: Auto tranny reality
> Well, it looks like I'm going to be going with the A-518 tranny this time
> out. I just called the dealer, they want $485 for the flywheel. That,
coupled
> with the $200 for a new clutch (82k on this one, might as well replace it
> now) Makes for a good $750 with tax. All that just to have an AX-15 tranny
> that may or may not last under the punishment. That money can be much
better
> spent beefing up this 518. As much as I love to shift, I'm not seeing any
key
> points here. So....what should I do to the 518?? Shift kit is a definite.
> Anything else?? I'm not sending it in for a total teardown, that'll defeat
> the purpose of saving the $750. I'd much rather put that money into the
> engine, but will put whatever is required into the tranny to make it
> reliable. Alot of you guys got this tranny, how is it??
>
> -Austin
> Vipertruck
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