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The T5 transmission is a very common swap.=C2=A0 A T5 5-speed from a V6 or=
V8 powered Camaro or GM pick-up will bolt up to the Rover engine but you w=
ill have to change the clutch assy.=C2=A0 The T5 is lighter and will handle=
more horse power and is available with a variety of gear ratios.=C2=A0 I s=
eem to recall that a box from a V6 pickup will have a fifth gear with long =
legs giving you the most RPM reduction for cruising the highways.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com>
To: list Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Fri, Sep 24, 2021 10:23 pm
Subject: [TR] Tr8 transmission or options
I urged a friend to buy a low mileage tr8 from another friend vs buy my hop=
ped up (not finished) TR6. He sold his TR3 after his wife passed and was re=
ady for a Triumph suited to his needs.
Awesome TR8....until first gear goes out. I feel horrible, but working the =
other friend for some assistance.=C2=A0
Anyone out there have a tranny, a source, or a good alternative for the sto=
ck box?
Thanks!** triumphs@autox.team.net **
Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs http://www.team.net/archiv=
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<div> <font size="4">The T5 transmission is a very common swap. A T5
5-speed from a V6 or V8 powered Camaro or GM pick-up will bolt up to the Rover
engine but you will have to change the clutch assy. The T5 is lighter and
will handle more horse power and is available with a variety of gear
ratios. I seem to recall that a box from a V6 pickup will have a fifth
gear with long legs giving you the most RPM reduction for cruising the
highways.</font><br>
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<div style="clear:both"><font size="4">Dave </font><br>
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size="2">-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Chris Simo <ccsimonsen@gmail.com><br>
To: list Triumph <triumphs@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Fri, Sep 24, 2021 10:23 pm<br>
Subject: [TR] Tr8 transmission or options<br>
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<div>I urged a friend to buy a low mileage tr8 from another friend vs buy my
hopped up (not finished) TR6. He sold his TR3 after his wife passed and was
ready for a Triumph suited to his needs.</div>
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<div>Awesome TR8....until first gear goes out. I feel horrible, but working the
other friend for some assistance. </div>
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</div>
<div>Anyone out there have a tranny, a source, or a good alternative for the
stock box?</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Thanks!</div>
</div>
</div>
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