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Three-speed, floor-shift gearbox is specially
engineered for maximum-performance work.
Shafts, shot-peened gears and extensions
provide added strength. Exceptional power
of the 426 permits closely spaced gear ratios
of 2.10, 1.44 and 1 to 1. Other heavy-duty
features include 10½-inch clutch, pearlitic
malleable-iron pressure plate, extra-heavy-
duty torque shaft and special disc.
Faster shifting (Hurst-Campbell) manual
transmission is spring-loaded for straight-
through shift action. A higher numerical axle
ratio (4.89 to 1) allows peak power before
reaching the end of a performance run. |
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Special manual
transmission |
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Optional
TorqueFlite
automatic
transmission |
Heavy-duty, three-speed TorqueFlite
transmission has push-button controls. It is set to
upshift at engine speeds of up to 5,600 r.p.m.
Maximum torque-converter ratio is 2.2 to 1.
Planetary-gear ratios are 2.45, 1.45 and 1 to
1. Maximum overall breakaway ratio of 5.39
to 1 and overall efficiency are highest of any
stock automatic transmission. |
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Drive shaft
system improved |
Specially balanced for extra-fast acceleration
and high running speeds. Vibration is
minimized, thus prolonging service life. |
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"Sure-Grip"
rear axle
standard
equipment |
This feature assures greater traction at both
rear wheels. It prevents wheel spin on loose
gravel, snow or ice. If one wheel starts to
spin, more power is diverted to the wheel
that has the better grip on the road surface.
Standard axle ratio is 3.91 on both manual
and automatic transmissions. Other ratios
(2.93, 3.23, 3.55, 4.10, 4.30, 4.56 and 4.89
to 1) are optional for special driving
requirements. They are available in ring-and-
pinion sets through your Dodge dealer. |
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Heavy-duty
rear springs |
A stiffer rear spring rate helps absorb the
extremely high torque developed by the 426
Ramcharger engine. An optional special
right rear-spring installation is available for
even more traction.
Heavy-duty rear shock absorbers are
also available as optional equipment
for maximum wheel control. |
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Wheels
and tires |
Standard tires are 7.50 x 14" "tubeless" Tyrex
cord, front and rear. For exceptionally rugged
requirements, long life and greater road
grip, 6½K (rim-width size) rear wheels and
9.00 x 14" rear tires are offered as dealer-
installed options. |
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