[Bricklin] Transmission questions

[JLC]

Well, I am finally to the point I can drive my 1975 SV1 for more than 6 to
14 miles without breaking down! My Bricklin had problems with fuel
starvation. With a cleaned and lined fuel tank (with drain plug added), new
rubber fuel lines, two new fuel filters, and several cleanings of the
carburetor, the problem seems to be solved! This morning, I went to a LBC
car club breakfast, and that run was over 32 miles. I made it there and
back!  By the way, I read all I could about dropping the fuel tank - the one
thing I cannot remember mentioned was that taking the rear bumper off made
reconnecting the rubber filler hose to the tank much easier.

Now I would like to add a little "driveability" to the car, as most of my
driving here will be on open roads with relatively high speeds (55/60/65 mph
local roads, up to 75 mph freeways). I was thinking of putting a rebuilt AOD
in it, or a Gear Vendor overdrive. A local shop quoted me from $4000 to
$5000 (including transmission) for replacing the FMX with an AOD, which
seems a little high? The quoted price for the rebuilt transmission alone is
$1800, which is what I expected.

Gear Vendors do have a unit for the FMX, price is $2695 plus shipping. Is
there anyone on this forum who has put a Gear Vendor unit in their Bricklin?


The third option is to put a T5 in it... I assume the T5 top gear is an
overdrive? I also assume that would be more involved than putting an AOD,
and I don't know where I could find a suitable set of pedals and all the
other "bits" without getting a "donor car". I believe a few forum members
have put in a T5 in their 1975 SV1s, and would welcome their input. 

JLC in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs