Transmission options

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited March 2013 in HUDSON
Just wondering if we Hudson guys have any other Transmission options other than a 3 speed stick or a Hydramatic? Anyone making adapter plates for anything else? Thanks!

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  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    edited March 2013
    Dany Spring was making adaptor plates for 700R-4's (think others would work), and Walt Mordenti has had some made, as well. I believe there are a few others, too.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Now we're talkin..Any 4 or 5 speed conversions being done?
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Heard about somebody using the 5 speeds from old Ranger, Toyota, and Mazda trucks.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Here you go:

    http://www.wilcap.com/hudson.html

    http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Hudson308.htm

    http://www.advanceadapters.com/
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    A little update- Wilcap is apparently no longer making the kits, but our very own Randy Maas is going to start making and marketing their kits- www dot 21stcenturyhudson dot net. Someone said the Bentsen kits leave something to be desired, but I don't know personally. I couldn't find anything for Hudson on the advance adapters page- maybe I wasn't holding my mouth right.

    Also, there was a post fairly recently about someone adapting a Borg Warner T5 (5 speed OD manual transmission) to the Hudson wet clutch system. I thought I printed out the thread, but apparently not- will have to go back and find it.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    Have you considered simply using an overdrive transmission? This would give you 4-speeds, and you could possible use an improved rear end gear to get even more highway speed. This is more or less a "stock" solution without having to go to exotic conversions and the resulting adapters and modifications.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Here is apparently the late Sloane McCauley's 54 Super Jet B&M Hydra-Matic 4-speed drag racing transmission that's for sale now on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/160983566668?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    5 more days for viewing/watching/bidding

    photo of Sloane's race car:

    http://www.remarkablecars.com/for-sale/showproduct.php?product=23882
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Have adapter conversation in stock of eary and late cranks. Also have aftermarket harmonic balancers.
    Randy Maas
    1-309-267-6157
    maasfh@centurylink.net
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Do you have it for the late model 5 speed conversion Randy?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    JonB, I have an overdrive tranny in mine now from the factory, just wondering what else is out there is all....
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I left my Hydro in my car and installed a 2:73 gear ratio in the rear, lost no power and can run 105 all day and get better mileage. Slows the RPM 400 at all speeds, at 60 only turning 2,000 RPM's, 80 is only 2,800. No need for another tranny. Walt
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