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Yeah, Glen is right. I should have shut up. I did a cost comparison
a few years ago. Someone was making a Ford 5 speed conversion also.
The cost was more or less the same, but of course, it depends on how
much you are going to do yourself. I have heard the Toyota boxes are
getting scarce also ($550 seems like a lot). Quantum Mechanics does
(or did) a turnkey A or J type overdrive. He has everything you need
to convert a Volvo J-type to any of the TR series. I've helped a
couple of guys do this conversion. Volvo's from the 80's are
relatively unloved, so a couple years ago I could find the Volvo
J-types on Ebay for $150. Of course, buying the Volvo overdrive or a
Toyota 5 speed is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want a turnkey
deal that you install, you're probably looking at $2500 - $3000
regardless of the route you go. If you do everything yourself, you
can probably get by for half that.<br>
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I've had my TR250 from new and didn't have an overdrive until 5
years ago. I did a 7,000 mile road trip in it a couple of years ago
and found all 7 speeds to be useful. Even 2nd OD was nice when stuck
behind an RV going up a mountain pass.<br>
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Like I said, I should have kept quiet, but my point is that I think
you will find the cost similar regardless of the direction you go.
It really boils down to what you prefer.<br>
- Larry<br>
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<p>I dunno larry, I got my conversion from Eaglegate, who was also
from New Mexico, and it bolted in. Plug and play. Works great,
shifts smoothly, and (so far!) reliable.</p>
<p>Me being me, at the time, '13 I think, I picked up two spare
transmissions. Celica W58. For about $175 each. A friend with a
wrecking yard looked them up yesterday: around $550. No, they
are not for sale!</p>
<p>I believe a guy in Kansas City took over Eaglegate. If anyone
is interested, I could look it up.</p>
<p>Cheers, Bill<br>
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I'd rather have an A-type (or even a J) overdrive - 7 gears,
easier to shift, easier to install, probably less expensive -
What's not to like? Keep the wife definitely.<br>
- Larry<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/14/2018 4:13 PM, dustin
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Is the HVDA conversion kit for the Toyota 5 speed still
available since Herman’s passing?
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On Jul 12, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Bobby Whitehead via Fot <<a
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1531450952573_4207">My wife
is trying to convince me to keep our 1971 TR6 we've
owned for 26 years...mhhhh.... I told her if we did
I needed an overdrive or 5th gear...what's the best
conversion?</div>
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