McLeod 5 speed

[HELLCAMINO]

Anyone have an update on this trans?
Read it is "supposed" to be released in April?
Just as strong as the new RS600 at a lower cost......i think?

[andrewb70]

Anyone have an update on this trans?
Read it is "supposed" to be released in April?
Just as strong as the new RS600 at a lower cost......i think?

It's been over two years since the transmission was first shown at SEMA. Something tells me that McLeod may have underestimated the issues involved with making a new transmission from scratch.

Andrew

[Mkelcy]

It's been over two years since the transmission was first shown at SEMA. Something tells me that McLeod may have underestimated the issues involved with making a new transmission from scratch.

Andrew

A quick Google search indicated that as of (I think) November, 2010, McLeod had a pre-production tranny in a Tri-5 Chevy and was trying to work out some shifting issues.

I, for one, appreciate that they either will work out the issues to their satisfaction and release the box after a long delay, or won't be able to economically solve the issue and will cancel the product. As compared to so many products for our hobby that don't work, don't fit or need significant modification to be used, it's nice to see a manufacturer doing the QC testing rather than letting us in the hobby do it for them or, worse yet, blaming issues on user error.

[The WidowMaker]

i saw it a couple months ago when i was in their shop. the thing is friggin SMALL compared to the tko or magnum. they still had some issues they were working out with the gear supplier, but they were testing the newest set of gears when i was there.

[ace_xp2]

On their forum they claim to be aiming for a June release:
http://forum.mcleodracing.com/showthread.php?7-Whats-the-status-on-the-New-OD-5-speed/page4

[Flash68]

i saw it a couple months ago when i was in their shop. the thing is friggin SMALL compared to the tko or magnum. they still had some issues they were working out with the gear supplier, but they were testing the newest set of gears when i was there.

Supposedly it weighs 80 lbs per a McLeod rep posting on another forum.

I hope it comes to market at some point to give everyone yet more options.

[HELLCAMINO]

I saw this posted on thier forum?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCL-8-4618/

[The WidowMaker]

I saw this posted on thier forum?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCL-8-4618/


interesting. some of the keisler guys may have jumped the gun.

[andrewb70]

I saw this posted on thier forum?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MCL-8-4618/

I am sorry, but having a part number on the Summit website means nothing.

Andrew

[The WidowMaker]

I am sorry, but having a part number on the Summit website means nothing.



while i'll agree about a "ship date", having the part number means they are still serious about releasing the trans (or at least whenever that page was created). there have been talks that they may have scrapped it. the info on their forum and a part # make me think that its close.

[Skip Fix]

Looks to be a nice option if it comes out. But Classic Industires has had a Firebird/Trans Am Dash Pad with a number and picture intheir catalog for almost 20 years and it has yet ot make it into production.

[Mkelcy]

It's been over two years since the transmission was first shown at SEMA. Something tells me that McLeod may have underestimated the issues involved with making a new transmission from scratch.

Andrew

Given that Keisler seems to have underestimated the issues involved in beefing up a fully designed transmission, the only difference between McLeod and Keisler seems to be that McLeod hasn't taken orders or deposits.

[razor66]

I am sorry, but having a part number on the Summit website means nothing.

Andrew

Yes, I actually saw the McLeod transmission listed on the Summit website a year or so ago. I do hope they are finally able to make it to market and that it works out well to have yet another good option out there.

[ace_xp2]

They were supposed to have it ready to go at SEMA this year. Did anyone see it? was it just the same display as last time?

[Bryce]

It was the same display as last year. I did not get a chance to talk to anyone.

[MoparCar]

I talked to them at the mile high nationals earlier this year around July and they said they have two cars doing real life testing and were aiming for this fall early winter for release for sale. They told me it was getting close and they had resolved the parts supply issues but didn't want to release an untested or not available product.
Wes

[Mr Nick]

...but didn't want to release an untested or not available product.
Wes

Well that's nice to hear. My RS600 has a final ship date of Nov 17th, or I'll cancel it. I think four or five "final" ship dates is plenty patient on my part.

I'll have a couple months to decide what trans to use instead (TKO600, T56, or maybe this McLeod) before spring rolls around.

[garys 68]

The only pics I've seen had strait cut gears. Is that going to be the final product?

[razor66]

The only pics I've seen had strait cut gears. Is that going to be the final product?

From a previous thread on this topic:



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This picture is not part of the automotive transmission. From what I understand it is part of a motorcycle transmission.

The M800 has helical cut gears and synchros.

Andrew

[btroedel]

I just bought one. It weighs 101lbs. Anyone using it? I'll be installing within the next two months (body out for paint now)

[ace_xp2]

Oh man, I was so excited when I read that, but after checking the website I see they've dropped the torque rating to 500ft/lbs:
http://www.mcleodracing.com/index.php/new-products/mcleod-muscle-car-5-transmission.html
That's tko600 money which is nice, but I was really hoping for a stronger package.

[btroedel]

I'll keep you posted. I really don't want to butcher my floor boards and I'm running a 427 mark IV with 3:73. I'll put it to the test. Autocross is my focal usage and weekend bruiser. I've heard they dropped the rating to be conservative.

[Streetbu]

Do you know the gear ratio split? I found 1st gear ratio and overdrive, but nothing about 2, 3, and I'm assuming 4th is 1:1.

[lnirenberg]

Do you know the gear ratio split? I found 1st gear ratio and overdrive, but nothing about 2, 3, and I'm assuming 4th is 1:1.
I asked the question on their site and within 1/2 hr got this response (now that's customer service)
"Thank You for your interest in McLeod Racing.

The McLeod Racing Muscle Car 5 Speed is a Muncie Style replacement, based on a smaller more compact case design so there will be little to no tunnel modification.

The 5 speed comes with 8620 forged gear sets with the following gear ratio. 1st 2.95 2nd 1.99 3rd 1.34 4th 1.00 5th .63 along with a 32 spline output shaft.

The same as a turbo 400 or a super t-10.

The transmission does not fit the factory cross member on any of the GM platforms, so that is one thing you'll need to figure out.

The part number for the GM is 512957 and costs $2795.00 plus shipping.

See attached file for the dimensions of the transmission. Weight comes in around 85 lbs dry.

Kind Regards,


Billy Mieczkowski
Technical Sales
Mcleod Racing
1600 Sierra Madre Circle
Placentia, Ca 92870
[email protected]
tel:714 630 2764 Ext 223

[Streetbu]

Thanks!

[badazz81z28]

Little to no cutting? That means expect to cut...that's a lot of money when you compare it to the tko 600 with better gear ratios and a higher torque rating.

tko has a larger supporting market today as you can get a crossmember for it.

[btroedel]

If anyone comes up with a remedy for the cross member I am all ears. Running into that dilemma now.

[badazz81z28]

If anyone comes up with a remedy for the cross member I am all ears. Running into that dilemma now.


Contact Bowler Transmission. They likely don't have one for the McLeod specifically, but one that might work.

[five_seven]

Yes I have one in my 57 Chevy. They sent it with Red Line synthetic oil (2 quarts). It is just now breaking in and is stiff to shift. I was never a fan of Red Roberts shifter and that is what is on it. The shifter does not return from the first/second gate so it is sometimes hard to find third. So far so good. Steve

[F-Body International]

Any users or updates on this?