[Spridgets] 5spd

[William M. Gilroy]

   Most  of  the  1275 swaps are with the Datsun 210 transmission.  There
   are  2 adapter kits, Paul A. of the list and Rivergate.  I think Frank
   had  put  a  5 speed Toyota transmission into his A40.  I did not know
   that  Moss  had a T9 swap for the 1275.  I know there is a T9 swap for
   the 1500 (Lacy Macy did one a couple of years back).
   The  210  trannies  are  getting harder to find and the T9 are rare on
   this   this   of  the  pond.   Can  anybody  think  of  another  donor
   transmission that might work? Older Celica, Miata, or others?
   Bill
   Matt Hagopian wrote:

   Car is a 1275cc

   My question was this...

   I am looking to do a 5spd conversion on our bugeye located in NH, I am
   accessible  in  MA, NH, VT, CT, and FL, and pretty much anywhere along
   the coast on the drive from FL to NH but my grandfather is in FL right
   now  and  I  live  in  MA.  I would like to know the cost to do a 5spd
   because  Moss  wants $3599 for the kit and a rebuilt T-9 transmission.
   Thats  extremely steep. If someone could give me a parts list/possible
   trannys  to  do  this  that  would  be  fantastic. OR if someone could
   provide  me  with a LINK to a website that sells a kit with or without
   the  transmission,  I  would  like  to  get  a  round  figure price...
   personally  I  would  rather  have a 5spd with either a 4.55 or a 4.22
   then have a 4spd with a 3.9 or a 3.7 if they have one!

   Thanks guys!

   On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 1:13 PM, William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy at gmail.com>
   wrote:

     Which  car?   1275  or  1500?   Two  different routes, neither very
     cheap.

   Matt Hagopian wrote:
   >  3500  from Moss Motors.. I was looking for a cheaper route.. anyone
   have any
   >  advice  on what to do/get/costs? 2000 is the only number shot at me
   so far
   >
   >

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     Sincerely,
     Matt Hagopian