Randy Rees wrote:
>
> Called a company in Ca. called Novus who makes a kit for replacing the
> MGB tranny with a Datsun 5 Speed. Anybody have any experience with this?
> Here is what I was told.
>
> They manufacture a bellhousing adapter, rear crosmember, and supply and
> modify the Datsun flywheel.
>
> You supply the clutch, pressure plate throwout bearing, starter, and a
> transmission from a 280Z.
> you can use the Datsun clutch cylinder or the MGB's.
>
> They claim everything just bolts up with no machining or metal work
> whatsoever. The Datsun shift tower is even in the same place.
>
> Cost is $650 for their kit. + your tranny ect.
>
> I have a few friends who have 240 and 280Z's and swear the tranny is
> bulletproof. Anybody have first hand info on this kit?
Randy:
I ordered Novus' kit for rear gas struts for the GT hatch and was not
satisfied with the quality and returned them... Why not just slap in
the real thing, a MG LH overdrive and have the best of all!
My o/d has given me minimal hassle and the pleasure of knowing I have
SIX forward speeds give me a smile that never wears off!
Think about it!
Cheers!
Jim
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