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05-10-2023, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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Mitchell overdrive.
Got my Mitchell overdrive installed in my 31 Tudor. It drove better than it ever has for me. Drove it 60 miles and it drove better than my 2021 pickup. I will be driving my Tudor a lot more. Best investment I have ever made.
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05-10-2023, 05:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
I have posted before that I have 4 Model As and all of them have a Mitchell unit in them. I agree, they transform the car. My most used one also has one of their synchronised gearboxes. It is the car I use when towing the camper. High second is a very handy gear when doing that, especially since I learned how to move from high second to standard third gear in the one action (pull both levers back together).
Money well spent.
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05-10-2023, 06:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
Arnold, what diff ratio are you using.
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05-10-2023, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
I have the Mitchell overdrive too and love it. My rear end is the standard 3.78 but in overdrive it is very close to 3.00 to 1. I too will use second over then third standard and the reverse when down shifting for grades or lower speeds.
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05-10-2023, 08:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
Lawrie, 3.78. I find it works well with the extra drag of the camper at 50 mph. We often talk of us travelling together half way around the country in 2014
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05-10-2023, 08:17 PM | #6 |
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05-10-2023, 09:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
Yes good times, Im putting a Mitchel in my pickup, it has the 3.54,
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05-10-2023, 10:34 PM | #8 | |
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That said, I had my Burtz over 107 a couple of days ago. Just as well the cops weren't around!
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05-11-2023, 05:55 AM | #9 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
5 to 55 mph in one synchronized shift.. makes a modified engine fun… it’s a great anti theft device too.. two sticks and a clutch? forget it
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05-11-2023, 11:02 AM | #10 |
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Arnold, 107 mph. That's phenomenal.
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05-11-2023, 11:08 AM | #11 |
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05-11-2023, 11:34 AM | #12 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
We putt putted en masse to breakfast the other day. Wife had things to do when we got home so it was 70mph on the freeway home. Sounds like I need a Burtz too......
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05-14-2023, 10:13 AM | #13 | |
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05-14-2023, 11:05 AM | #14 | |
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I can stay in high range all the time for best acceleration..usual driving just split second..split third on grades..I’m running about double stock engine power.. |
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05-14-2023, 01:18 PM | #15 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
I have had mine for about 2 years and love it. My Phaeton can do 55 all day long and faster if needed. I have found 2nd high to be great and I do think this is the number one modification you can do with an A........You will grow to love it more with time....Congrats
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05-14-2023, 02:40 PM | #16 |
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Re: Mitchell overdrive.
I enjoy my overdrive. It just makes the car more practical. I will say that I also enjoy my cast iron brake drums.
Some minor modifications to the A just make it so that a person wants to drive it a lot more. Erands, joyrides, church, local chapter meetings, whatever. |
05-14-2023, 03:30 PM | #17 | |
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05-14-2023, 07:51 PM | #18 |
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Going to install a “‘39” transmission in the future,got a bunch of swan neck shifters in the deal, going to adapt one to the Mitchell bell crank.
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05-14-2023, 09:10 PM | #19 |
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Could you give us the current price for a Mitchel Overdrive? I have a feeling they are around 4k by now with all the inflation.
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05-14-2023, 09:22 PM | #20 | |
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There is about a six-month lead time. Contact Mitchell at: 530-458-4500 Tom Endy |
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