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bill boz · 03-13-2019, 08:41 PM

I would like to improve the drivability of my 31 closed cab pickup. Originally I was thinking about a Mitchell overdrive but now I’m wondering if I would be better off with the Mitchell synchromesh transmission. The truck has a strong engine and 3.56 rear end and 19 inch wheels. Most of our touring is at 45 to 50 we seldom run much higher. Our terrain is flat to rolling hills. My thinking is that the 3.56 rear end gets us going fast enough, seems like it would be great to have the easy up and down shifting from a synchronized transmission. I know this transmission is only synchronized in 2nd and 3rd gears that’s what I’m used to with my 40’s vintage cars. I wonder about your experience with either the transmission or overdrive and what other factors I might be overlooking. I have read as many past threads as I could find and am still pondering.

Thanks
Bill

03-13-2019, 08:41 PM	#1
bill boz Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 13	Mitchell transmission or overdrive I would like to improve the drivability of my 31 closed cab pickup. Originally I was thinking about a Mitchell overdrive but now I’m wondering if I would be better off with the Mitchell synchromesh transmission. The truck has a strong engine and 3.56 rear end and 19 inch wheels. Most of our touring is at 45 to 50 we seldom run much higher. Our terrain is flat to rolling hills. My thinking is that the 3.56 rear end gets us going fast enough, seems like it would be great to have the easy up and down shifting from a synchronized transmission. I know this transmission is only synchronized in 2nd and 3rd gears that’s what I’m used to with my 40’s vintage cars. I wonder about your experience with either the transmission or overdrive and what other factors I might be overlooking. I have read as many past threads as I could find and am still pondering. Thanks Bill Last edited by bill boz; 03-14-2019 at 06:42 AM.