Good day fellows! As you can see in the title, I'm new here, and I'm looking for info. First though, let me give some background on myself.
My names Luke, I'm 20, attending college, and I was born and raised in West Tennessee. From the age of around 13 or so, I've wanted a classic Mustang. It's my dream car. I'm graduating in 2018, and I have a job and place to live already lined up.
As soon as I have the money, I plan to buy a 1969-1970 Mach 1. I like the trim, the matte hood, the overall aggressiveness of the body. And the little spoiler (lol). I also plan to drive the living hell out of it. I think I can have thirty grand lined up to buy one within a couple of years of graduating, if everything goes according to plan.
I have plans to acquire a Mach 1 with a SCJ 428 ideally. I'll probably end up buying one with a 351W or 390 and then doing a swap for a 428 myself later on.
Now comes my question for you fellows: I have been doing research on the subject, and I have found that the 4.3 gear ratio 4 speed manual gives you the best zero-60 time (5 1/2 seconds when coupled with the 428, I believe) which is what I want. But mpg and top end suffers greatly. I know that there must be more modern trannies available, perhaps a five or six speed, that could still achieve the fast zero-60 time, and increase top end speed and mpg.
For my purposes, what is the absolute best transmission I can purchase? I'm not expecting twenty miles to the gallon or a top speed of a hundred and seventy. I just want to get every bit of horse power, torque, and efficiency I can out of that old car. I'm hoping you guys have the answer.
Once again, I don't own this sweet piece of awesome yet, but it is gonna happen. I'm not gonna waste y'all's time, rest assured. Any help you fellas can give is most appreciated.
Luke Switzer.
My names Luke, I'm 20, attending college, and I was born and raised in West Tennessee. From the age of around 13 or so, I've wanted a classic Mustang. It's my dream car. I'm graduating in 2018, and I have a job and place to live already lined up.
As soon as I have the money, I plan to buy a 1969-1970 Mach 1. I like the trim, the matte hood, the overall aggressiveness of the body. And the little spoiler (lol). I also plan to drive the living hell out of it. I think I can have thirty grand lined up to buy one within a couple of years of graduating, if everything goes according to plan.
I have plans to acquire a Mach 1 with a SCJ 428 ideally. I'll probably end up buying one with a 351W or 390 and then doing a swap for a 428 myself later on.
Now comes my question for you fellows: I have been doing research on the subject, and I have found that the 4.3 gear ratio 4 speed manual gives you the best zero-60 time (5 1/2 seconds when coupled with the 428, I believe) which is what I want. But mpg and top end suffers greatly. I know that there must be more modern trannies available, perhaps a five or six speed, that could still achieve the fast zero-60 time, and increase top end speed and mpg.
For my purposes, what is the absolute best transmission I can purchase? I'm not expecting twenty miles to the gallon or a top speed of a hundred and seventy. I just want to get every bit of horse power, torque, and efficiency I can out of that old car. I'm hoping you guys have the answer.
Once again, I don't own this sweet piece of awesome yet, but it is gonna happen. I'm not gonna waste y'all's time, rest assured. Any help you fellas can give is most appreciated.
Luke Switzer.