How about the fact that the complete conversion can cost lest than just buying
an overdrive unit for those of us without one?
Adrian Dix-Dyer wrote:
> OK what vehicle does this Toyota 5 speed gearbox that everyone is going on
> about come from?
>
> And why is it sourced from a Toyota?. Why not a BMW? or even a Merc? at
> least Germany is in Europe!
>
> Am I just being difficult, but why was the gearbox not sourced from another
> British vehicle i.e. a Ford Sierra (there are thousands of these in UK
> breakers yards available in servicable order from $75)?
>
> I personally would not adulterate my TR4A with a Jap 'box however some do,
> with the obvious penalty of a diminished value but why?. What is wrong with
> having a 7 speed too many ratios?
>
> Have I missed something?
>
> The lists' views I would like to hear.
>
> Adrian
> CT 64306
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
The Hippogrif - '71 Triumph Stag MKI, LE8176E - soon to get a site of it's own
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Undergoing repair
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