It will be an issue of how much you are looking to spend. You already
have the transmission and gearing that will work, the 5 speed just
takes something good, and makes it better.
I got my 5 speed with the car, so I cannot accurately tell you what
they will cost. Alot of that has to do with where you live, and how
picked over your wrecking yards are. The basic kit to install the 5
speed, I am going to use Paul A's Morriservice kit when I start on my
car, is around $1,000. So, you have what works, are you willing to
spend the bucks to make it better?
Just my opinion,
Brad
On 3/23/06, Neil Anderson <nlaredbt7@tbc.net> wrote:
> Hello to all,
> I recently joined this list (thanks to Bob Brown) hoping to get some help,
> info, support, and such from this group. I have been a Big Healey owner
> (BT7)
> since 1970 and have owned my current red BT7 since 1984. I have been a
> member
> of the Midwest AHC since 1980 and have lots of seat time in the red car
> driving all over the country going to national meets.
>
> I have a always had the desire to add a Sprite to my garage (well, shop) and
> have just found and puchased pretty much what I wanted, a Bugeye restoration
> project w/o and engine and gearbox. I wanted to upgrade to a 1275 and
> ribcase
> box anyway, which I found from another guy.
>
> My question today is if anyone can give an opinion on whether the ribcase
> gearbox with possibly a lower geared rear end (3.9, or such) is a good
> set-up
> or if going with a 5-speed box conversion is the best way to go?
>
> I already have the ribcase box from a "69 Sprite, but now may be the time to
> think of the alternative.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil Anderson
> '60 BT7
> '59 Bugeye
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