black86glhs Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 what the previous owner of your car tells you. The A-525 was supposed to have been rebuilt a little before the A-555 was installed. Even in the low light, you can see the "issue" with 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StokedShelbyOwner Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 It's supposed to look that way Bryan, in case you didn't realize it, you have the 'lightweight' 5th gear :rolleyes: Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glhs444 Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 It's supposed to look that way Bryan, in case you didn't realize it, you have the 'lightweight' 5th gear :rolleyes: Alan Funny how all the 86 and 87 S cars end up with that "mod"...... I thought the gravel in a bucket sound was normal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Sometimes a "rebuild" to a Shelby Dodge owner is adding some thicker oil to quiet the puppy down :lol2: Stick with the A-555 you'll be much happier. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black86glhs Posted October 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 It's supposed to look that way Bryan, in case you didn't realize it, you have the 'lightweight' 5th gear :rolleyes: Alan Well, that explains everything! Funny how all the 86 and 87 S cars end up with that "mod"...... I thought the gravel in a bucket sound was normal..... It is kind of funny when they sound like GM M-22 4 speed. Steve, I am staying with the 555. I decided to pull the 525 apart to see if it really had been rebuilt. Thankfully the magnet grabbed almost everything. Also found the 1-2 shift fork had a broken ear on it. Otherwise, the rest of it looks pretty good. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glhs76 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, that explains everything! It is kind of funny when they sound like GM M-22 4 speed. Steve, I am staying with the 555. I decided to pull the 525 apart to see if it really had been rebuilt. Thankfully the magnet grabbed almost everything. Also found the 1-2 shift fork had a broken ear on it. Otherwise, the rest of it looks pretty good. Bryan After shattering 3 525s with a log engine I never even tried to drive my GLHS with a 525. Took it to the store up the street, got some fresh gas, and put it in my shop. So I almost drove 1 mile before going to the 555. Today I think the best mod for a GLHS is the 523. You can run the stock GLHS shift knob and use the SRT-4 short throw MP shifter. The early trans has a week 3rd gear retainer plate too. I am a fan of the Spirit R/T clutch, OBX posi, booger bushings, SRT-4 short shifter, Momo shift knob, and 91-92 3.77 geared A523. Looks stock, shifts much better. Posi LMAO and a clutch that holds a modest 215 WHP. Less than $1,000 total as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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