[TR] Toyota tranny conversion TR6?

[spook01@comcast.net]

Wasn't that gearbox originally a truck box?

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From: Dave1massey at cs.com
To: <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Toyota tranny conversion TR6?
Date: Wed, Jun 13, 2012 09:56


Likewise.  I installed a J-type in my TR6 in 1990.  I've had to rebuild the 
transmission twice but the OD has worked just fine though it all.  The 
overdrive is the most reliable part of the drivetrain.

Now, it could be argued that the Toyota transmission is more reliable than 
the TR box...

Dave

In a message dated 6/13/2012 8:57:43 AM Central Daylight Time, 
dave at ranteer.com writes: 
> another opinion . .
> 
> I have never experienced the 5 speed.
> 
> I put an overdrive in my car 5 years ago; drive about 6000 miles per year, 
> 
> hard.
> 
> on tail of the dragon we went up and down constantly from 2nd to 2nd od 
> and 
> back again.  it was great.  I really like having that od on 2nd, 3rd, and 
> 4th.  I use it a lot.
> 
> like a lot of things on these cars, if you do it right the first time, you 
> 
> won't have trouble with it for a long time.  if you inherit or buy a car 
> where its old or deteriorating, just like almost every other part on these 
> 
> cars, you will have trouble.
> 
> in summary, I love the od and never have any problems. 

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