Don't say "cannot" when you are not sure of what you speak. I'll let
Bill speak for himself or you can contact him yourself. His phone
number is 602-524-5351.
Bill decided to build these conversions when he could not get Herman
to cut him a discount on a multi unit order. Herman's response was
that if Bill wanted them at a lower price build them himself. He
did. End of story.
Bill owns 4-5 restored TR3's, a TR4, a Lotus Elan with a Cosworth
motor, a concourse winning Alfa Spyder, a Lancia Scorpion and a
Super7. He has built, driven and owned race cars forever.
He is always the first person I call when I have a question or need
help.
At 11:02 AM 2/8/2009, Chuck Arnold wrote:
Cannot beat Herman's quality -- and he includes a linear throw out
bearing that alone costs 500 [bearing alone costs 300, custom
mount]. Not sure how Bill does it for that price,but cannot
include a new custom bell housing as HDVA does.
On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM, David W. Riddle
<dave@microworks.net> wrote:
One of our Club Members (and member of FOT), Bill Close, makes
a 5 sped conversion kit too that is far less costly then the
HDVA version. Bill's email address is Bill Close
<b_close@hotmail.com>.
Here is a comment one our our members posted about it.
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I took my TR6 to Bill Close today and he dropped in the Toyota
5 speed I picked up at Alma Imports ($200) using the conversion
kit he developed ($450 for TR6, $400 for TR3 and TR4 I think).
Everything went smoothly, except when I got in Bill's way. Talk
to Bill if you'd like him to install it for you like I did his
price is very reasonable. I took it out on the freeway on the
way home and I'm now about 2,600 RPM at 65mph and 3,000 at 75
mph, if the speedo is right which I'll have to check as I was
passing everyone.
If you are thinking about converting to a 5 speed you really
should contact Bill. It's a great kit!
Count me as one very satisfied customer.
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At 06:46 AM 2/8/2009, you wrote:
Has anyone used the HDVA Toyota 5 speed gearbox
conversion and if so, how well did it work out? Either in
race use or street use? Is there one out in FOT land
that might be for sale?
thxx all,
Bob
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