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Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed 

To: William Davies <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Subject: Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed 
From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 17:15:36 -0700
Bill,
You are probably right but I know that the GT6 3-rail sits in the same
saddle as the MkIV 3 rail.  Perhaps the difference in the length is
comparing the 3-rail gt6 gearbox to a single rail Spit Box.  I think the
3-rail is a bit longer (don't know how much) and the GT6 never had a
single rail.

But looking at your reply, you say that the spit gearbox in question is
Mk1-IV.  That would certainly eliminate the single rail, but brings up
the question of the difference in the Mk1-3 and the later MkIV 3-rail
box.  The earlier ones with no synchro in first gear is shorter than the
MkIV full synchro 3-speed, so how could they all take the same length
drive shaft?


Cheers,
Joe

William Davies wrote:
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
> 
> > I don't understand this response.  I may be wrong, but I don't think
> > there is any difference in the transmission placement between the GT6
> > and Spitfire.
> 
> Joe,
>     The gearbox on the GT6 sits approximately 2.5 inches further back in the 
>GT6. Checking in the John Kipping catalogue suggests that on non-overdrive 
>cars the Spitfire I-IV takes a 41.25" propshaft while a GT6 takes a 38.75" 
>propshaft,
>     Cheers,
>         Bill.
> 
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