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Re: Slushmatic's and a 5-speed alternative?

To: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Slushmatic's and a 5-speed alternative?
From: Greg Gall <greg.gall@iname.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 14:16:43 -0700
This was on the Rovernet mailing list:

>> > Adapters are available here to adapt either the BOP or the Chevy
>> >pattern bellhousings to the Buick Special pattern used on the Rover
>> >block. I know that people here (USA) are using the 700R4 and 2004R?
>> >transmissions behind the alloy Buick and Rover engines, but I haven't
>> >checked to see if the 4-speed automatics will fit in the P6B tunnel.
>> >Transmissions like the 700R4, though not absolutely "bulletproof"
>> >in a drag racer, work super on the street and highway, and would
>> >probably last almost forever behind a Rover V8, and shift like a
>> >dream as well when compared to the BW-35.

I have heard about one company that manufactures adapters: Something like
"Transdapt"
Is this the correct name and are their others?

Also, what does one of these adapters typically include and what is one worth?

Greg.
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Greg Gall, ENT., BSc. Physics
IT / Hardware Consultant
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

email: greg.gall@iname.com

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