Classic Muscle Cars vs. New Muscle Cars

There is a trend out there…I have seen it happening more and more frequently over the past few years. The big automobile manufacturers such as Ford, Chevy and Dodge have begun re-making their old muscle cars in a new image. The Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, the Chevy Camaro and others are back on the roads with sleek new futuristic curves.

Now, I am not saying these cars are not good looking. They are pretty cool I must say, and really do have that muscle car toughness about them. Some police departments in my area are using new Dodge Chargers as cruisers and they look pretty intimidating. My question, however, is this: why mess with perfection?

The old classic muscle cars from the 1960’s and 1970’s were some of the coolest looking cars ever made. There may be some arguments about aerodynamics, or other such concerns, but park a tricked-out, cherry 1970 Barracuda next to any muscle car made in the 2000’s and it will make them look boring and clumsy. In fact, park any classic muscle car that has been lovingly restored next to any of its modern counterparts, and my point will be proven.

The thing is, automotive engineering has improved a lot since the 60’s and 70’s, and these new street rods offer smoother shifting, maximum horse power, better fuel efficiency, and all in all driving smoother and better. My wish is that the auto manufacturers would take the bodies from the old muscle cars and remake them with newer, high quality components.

Well, luckily for the dedicated fans of old-school muscle car restoration, we now have options. Keisler Engineering, a remarkable company in Tennessee, are developing modern components for older muscle cars, effectively doing a big part in the fight to keep these beauties on the road. One of the most notable items available from Keisler, is a wide range of transmission upgrades.

Keisler has developed an amazing transmission kit called the “PerfectFit” system. These are 5 and 6 speed manual transmission system upgrades, and 5 and 6 speed automatic overdrive manual transmission kits. They are available for virtually every make and model of classic muscle cars and street rods, and offer a multitude of benefits for the classic car restoration enthusiast.

Imagine the smooth, perfectly engineered shifting of a modern transmission combined with the fuel efficiency improvements and power-handling capabilities of a custom engineered automotive product. These kits are designed to be able to be installed in the vehicle by the car owner and a friend or two over the course of a weekend, with every part and piece you need included in the package.

Each of these kits is specifically engineered for your make, model and year. This custom crafting ensures that the replacement PerfectFit transmission system upgrade bolts up easily and hassle-free to the motor of your car. Before Keisler Engineering introduced the PerfectFit system, a classic muscle restoration enthusiast had to find parts and accessories and make-shift adaptors to create such an upgrade. With Keisler's offering, everything you need to install your transmission system upgrade is included. On each PerfectFit kit, the shifter is located in a spot that is specific to the car you are upgrading, meaning that you will have minimal, or no cutting of the floorboards necessary.

A Keisler PerfectFit 5 or 6 speed manual transmission upgrade will offer you more power, smoother shifting, better handling, improved fuel economy and an all around more pleasurable driving experience.