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    trans 520/523 ?????????

    I am doing an upgrade on my rampage I have a trans from a 89 shadow but no mounts or clips Ido have cables and shifter but cant seem to find the rest Was at the local J-yard today have a fresh 1990 shadow complete BUT! it has a523 trans I understand it is a bit harder to install but i cant find the tread for nothin looked for over an hour, prob using the wrong keyword aney help would be app.

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    I don't think that one is really that much harder to install vs. the other one. The advantage of the earlier trans is that you can rod shift it.

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    I read in the knowledge center on how to convert an l body to a 520 but it says a 523 requires some grinding, and will it still use the 1990 omni axels im not afraid of a little modification just want to do it right thank you for getting back to me

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    I read in the knowledge center on how to convert an l body to a 520 but it says a 523 requires some grinding, and will it still use the 1990 omni axels im not afraid of a little modification just want to do it right thank you for getting back to me I very much want to get away from the rod shift linkage

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    You just have to grind the L body bracket a little. The rods are awesome if done right. You just need to do them right.


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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    THANK YOU i am watching right now!!!

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    Just bought that kit for my omni from ebay but still want to put the 523 1n my rampage if i can get it lined out. I very much appreciate any and all help or advice on this as i am kind of a novice I very much love my cars, my rampage is getting a dual sidedraft carb setup have everything for the motor just working on trans upgrade in which i know about diddily. Thanks for any help and your patience.

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    Why not just run the 525 if you're staying carbed?

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    Quote Originally Posted by cordes View Post
    Why not just run the 525 if you're staying carbed?
    Being that it's a Rampage, it probably has the a465 in it. Which has the sucky gear spread. An a525 would be a great upgrade(make sure you get the 3.56 FD though), especially if he is staying carbed. That's what I did to my Scamp. Made a night and day difference in acceleration...

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    My omni is stock but the rampage is anything but stock, has a shelby body kit, lambo door kit,shaved door handles,tilt forward hood (moded hinges from a prelude) 1500 watt stereo with wireless interlink to the net full under body neons and a N.O.S mini cheater kit and im waiting to hear back from dakota digital about a gauge cluster and just bought a set of direct connection smoked headlight covers.I want to upgrade to a much stronger trans as i have plans to rebuild the motor with a hotter cam crank and o/s valves and i am afraid of massive trans failure with the N.O.S

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    Re: trans 520/523 ?????????

    Links to build thread or pics!?

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