What are the most common problems with the 1970 Dodge Challenger's transmission?

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The 1970 Dodge Challenger came with several transmission options, each with their own common issues:

**A-833 4-Speed Manual (Factory):**
- Second gear synchronizer failure - grinding when shifting into 2nd gear
- Popping out of second gear due to worn dog teeth on the gear
- Broken shift fork ears, especially on the 2nd gear fork
- Input shaft bearing wear causing wobble
- Leaks from worn seals and gaskets

**TorqueFlite 727 Automatic (Factory):**
- Delayed engagement when cold (taking 10+ seconds to go into gear)
- Slipping in 3rd gear, especially during the shift
- Downshifting issues, particularly failure to downshift properly
- Chronic fluid leaks from the pan area
- Governor problems causing shift timing issues

**G-Force 4-Speed (Racing - like in this listing):**
Since this specific Challenger has been converted to racing use with a G-Force 4-speed, the common issues are different:
- Gear spreading under high horsepower loads (though newer G101A models have center bearing support to address this)
- No synchronizers means rough shifting at low speeds
- Higher noise levels due to reduced helix angle on gears
- Requires speed-matching or double-clutching for smooth shifts

The good news is that the A-833 was generally very durable, and most issues develop over time or with hard use. For a race application like this Challenger, many of the street-car issues are eliminated, but you get the race-specific challenges instead.

Would you like me to help you find similar Challengers with different transmissions, or do you have questions about maintaining any of these transmissions?

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