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Re: Supra 5 Speed in TR-3's

To: Bill Brewer <bbrewer@lightspeed.net>
Subject: Re: Supra 5 Speed in TR-3's
From: Chad Jester <triumph@terraworld.net>
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 15:35:57 -0600
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <022001bf370a$b9b041c0$1518a5d1@w3a1z0>
Bill,

I'm installing the Toyota 5-Speed conversion in my '72 TR6 now.  It looks to be
about half the price of a rebuilt A or J OD unit.  I'm using the Celica
unit....Supra is overkill.  Contact me directly if you want more details.

Chad Jester

Bill Brewer wrote:

> Hey Listers,
>      Has anyone actually seen, or better yet has anyone installed and driven
> one of the Toyota conversions in a TR? If so, how was it?
>      Other questions:
>      1. If you do install a 5 speed, do your regular derelict BCF (British
> Car Friends) consider you a wuss?
>      2. Would it have been easier or cheaper to just find (and pay through
> the nose) an A-type overdrive and install that?
>
>      Bill Brewer
>      Tehachapi, CA
>
>      1960 TS 72747 LO (getting the "O" installed Monday) Driver
>      1961 TS 75407 L    (would we call in a L5 with a 5 speed?) In pieces...


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