Boots, what's your take on the shaft design? Should it have the support "nose", or will that limit options too much?
Personally, I like the idea of a shaft supported on both sides...
Mike
Boots, what's your take on the shaft design? Should it have the support "nose", or will that limit options too much?
Personally, I like the idea of a shaft supported on both sides...
Mike
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When I get the final design on the drums made up I will post up for people to get in on them. Like always the more we can get the cheaper they will be. The 904 frictions have a lot more friction material and we can get the good race frictions. I'm also testing a billet caged front planet that will change ratio to 2.45/1.45 ratio instead of 2.69/169.
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Can someone take a picture of this support?
best 1/8 ET-6.16 sec. best 1/8 speed-119.70 Best 1/4 MPH 145.5, Best 1/4 ET 9.65 sec. 8 valve NO NITROUS!!
Yea known of my shafts or the Donato shafts I've seen have that. I've had one trans shove the input shaftout. I ended up tack welding the snap ring to the drum. I do think the tolerance to the drum could used tightened.
I heard back from John on the billet levers. What he has left are all 4.7 ratio.
Price is $38.95/ea + shipping.
Contact him directly.
donatoeng@aol.com
Other information he provided:
"The only levers I have left are the 4.7 ratio. With these levers you can run a lower line pressure or leave the cushion spring in the servo so you do not have such a hard hit into second."
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
Ok, just checking in. Hopefully we hear back soon from Donato Engineering. He was just waiting for the estimate for the hardening.
Here is what we have in the group.
Please jump on board if you want one.
The "Committed":
1. wheming (3)
2. _________ (3)
3. _________ (1 or 2)
4. Vendor (1 or 2)
5. mopar-tech (1)
6. rdnoel86 (1)
7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
8. c2xejk (1)
9.
10.
The "Maybe's":
1. forcedfedmopar (1 maybe)
2. minigts (1 maybe)
3. firehawk618 (1 maybe)
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5.
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
Danato emailed me that he had a final price and sent you an update.....
Ohh?? So now you are our point man!
Sorry I was busy the last couple days with Dr appointments and working trying to get a trans back in the van.
Yes, John emailed me the other day, and here is what he said:
Wayne,
I talked to the heat treater and have all the numbers together.
The last batch I made was in 2012 and selling price was $395.00.
Due to material and processing increases since then the cost each for a 15 piece run will be $420.75ea.
These will be the same as before, 300 M steel, heat treated, with ground journals.
Please let your contacts know and looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks, John
Donato Engineering, LLC
So, $420.75/ea USD.
Please reply here with any quantity changes and lets get this rolling!
Thanks!
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
I'm still in for one.
Ok, we need 15 units for that pricing.
The "Committed":
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2. _________ (3)
3. A.J. (1) CONFIRMED
4. Vendor (1 or 2)
5. mopar-tech (1)
6. rdnoel86 (1)
7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
8. c2xejk (1)
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10.
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
I'll commit to buying 1, when do you need the $$
Probably soon. I'm just waiting to hear back from John how we need to manage it. Meaning if everyone just orders directly through him, or if I need to run point and get everyones payment.
The "Committed":
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2. _________ (3)
3. A.J. (1) CONFIRMED
4. Vendor (1 or 2)
5. mopar-tech (1)
6. rdnoel86 (1)
7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
8. c2xejk (1)
9. onerippinturbo2 (1) CONFIRMED
10.
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Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
Once we get enough confirmed and the order is going to be placed, is it okay to up your order? I want one for sure but I'm heavily leaning towards two because I want a trans built and ready on the shelf. I think by the time we're ready I'm going to opt for a second one.
Going to ask my buddy with the Consulier as well, as he's thinking of doing a 16V auto conversion.
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2. _________ (3)
3. A.J. (1) CONFIRMED
4. Vendor (1 or 2)
5. mopar-tech (1)
6. rdnoel86 (1)
7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
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10. Torqueflite
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Chad Kilback
'88 Lebaron Convertible SRT4 w/transbrake
'88 Daytona 6.4 Hemi conversion (under construction)
I would say get yourself down for 2 now. That is why i want 3. I don't know if these will get made again or when, but if they need 10-15 to get a run, it won't be soon. And material costs always seem to go up.
So you want just one for yourself?
Tell your buddy to think swiftly, I am ready to get this rolling as soon as everyone confirms i will be giving John the final count.
Thanks brother!
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2. _________ (3)
3. A.J. (1) CONFIRMED
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7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
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Last edited by wheming; 05-01-2023 at 07:09 AM.
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini
I'm still on board for one of course.
Working on clearing the decks.
I am on board as well.
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6. rdnoel86 (1) CONFIRMED
7. anonymous donor (1 if needed to get group buy through)
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Last edited by wheming; 05-29-2018 at 10:05 PM.
Wayne H.
'91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
'05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
'89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
'89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini