Tom,
Just a side note. The TREMEC 5 speed. is *not* a good replacement for
the original Mk I, much less the MkII four speed.
It certainly has another intermediate gear, however it is not a study as
the original. The T-5, aside from installation issues, does not have
the torque handling capabilities of the original(s). If it is geared
with the T-5 standard gearing, (fifth gear overdrive)
I liked my Porsche 5 spd, and the "concept" of the TREMEC, but am
unwilling to reduce to the T-5 torque limits.
The MkII gearbox is stronger, and has better gear-spacing - regardless
of the Mk I designation "close ratio".
There are a number of articles about the Tremec on TigersUnited.com.
Here is a good comparison, by /*Curtis Fisher*/:
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/CFisherTREMEC/pt-CFisherTREMEC5.asp
and /*Bob Hokanson*/ has provided and EXCEL - ant article to compare
gearboxes:
http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/HokansonGearSpeedXL/pt-HokansonGearSpeedXL.asp
I believe that Mike Hokanson <hokey@oasisol.com> is Bob Hokanson's son.
(Shouldn't that be Bob Hokansonson ?
Steve
Steve Laifman
Editor
http://TigersUnited.com
Tom Parker wrote:
> So what does this tell us?
>
> 1) the car was seriously overbought. The new owner will recognize this and
> he will not be happy.
>
> 2) The price is based on two things: first it's a copy of a racer, and
> second, the mechanics are "improved".
>
> 3) from this we can assume that the proper modification of the original is a
> positive event: better brakes, better suspension, better steering, better
> engine. Notice the Toploader is still installed. How much more would it be
> with a Tremec 5 or 6 speed in it?
>
> Tom
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