I started pricing some transmission options for the Ranchero..... Seeing as how I haven't had much luck with Toploaders behind a 600+ ft.lbs. torque big block Fords I started checking out some options........

Jericho DL4-the standard 4 speed like the NASCAR and road race guys use. David Kee offers it at $3,469 including caged needle rear bearing, billet yoke, and a Long V-gate shifter

Jericho CL4, like the DL4, only clutchless shifting. Same options as the CL4 the price is $3,845.

Lenco 4 speed with shifter is $4,900, the Lenco 5 speed is $5,900 with shifter.

Before you say it, yes I know I should run a 'glide, but I still like pulling the handle, or in the Lenco's case, the handles. My old Doug Nash 5 speed may not be up to the task, right on the limits of torque handling capability.....Plus the poor thing probably has 700 passes on it over the years. I would sure like some input from some of you guys to bring up some of the things I haven't though of before I make a decision.