Now at Summit Racing: McLeod Musclecar 5 Five-Speed Manual Transmission

Swapping an overdrive manual transmission into a classic hot rod or musclecar is a smart way to increase fuel economy and improve highway drivability. The sheer size of that transmission used to mean the swap involved a lot of hacking and fabrication. Not any more—McLeod’s new Musclecar 5 five-speed provides that all-important overdrive gear in a smaller, more compact package.

The beauty of McLeod’s Musclecar 5 transmission is its case, which is small enough to slip nicely inside most transmission tunnels, and virtually eliminates expensive or tricky modifications. It’s plenty tough too, with synchronized 8620 forged gears that let the transmission handle up to 500 ft.-lbs. of torque. The five-speed features a 2.95 first and 0.63 fifth gear, ideally suited for street cars. An internal rail shifter delivers quick, smooth, actuate shifting. The transmission uses the very common 32-spline output shaft (identical to a GM TH-400).

The McLeod Musclecar 5 manual transmission is made in the USA and carries a 1 year/12,000 mile warranty.

See the McLeod Musclecar 5 Five Speed Manual Transmission at Summit Racing.