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1. MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Jim Boyd <ISC@dcsi.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 10:41:46 -0700; Hey Listers: I recently talked with David Lively from Sacramento, CA about his ZX 5 speed conversion to his MG Magnette. He did the conversion 6 years ago and has had a very roadworthy car ever since; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00108.html (8,123 bytes)
2. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 22:16:44 EDT; Although I haven't done this personally, a guy in our local club here has. He likes the gearbox, due to the 5th gear ratio (.82 I believe). The only downer to the coversion is that first gear is rat; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00168.html (7,904 bytes)
3. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: "Thomas James Pokrefke, III" <pokrefke@netdoor.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 21:50:01 -0500; So, he still has a four-speed gearbox? Thomas James Pokrefke, III 1970 MGB pokrefke@netdoor.com; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00170.html (8,094 bytes)
4. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: "David F. Darby" <darby@tri-lakes.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 06:50:40 -0500; Actually, since he would seldom use 5th gear (except for highway work), he has converted to a "three"-speed. David F. Darby http://www.mgb.bc.ca/mgz/; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00179.html (8,861 bytes)
5. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:54:42 EDT; <<Although I haven't done this personally, a guy in our local club here has. He likes the gearbox, due to the 5th gear ratio (.82 I believe). The only downer to the coversion is that first gear is ra; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00201.html (8,626 bytes)
6. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:51:43 EDT; The gearbox he used was the 5-speed variety, obviously to obtain the 5th gear o/d ratio of .8:1. Eric Swanger; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00217.html (8,067 bytes)
7. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 08:03:29 EDT; The guy didn't have an o/d gearbox in his B, just the standard 4-speed. He either didn't have access to an o/d box, didn't like the LH style o/d, or just wanted to do something a little different. I; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00218.html (8,343 bytes)
8. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 11:09:13 EDT; << Personally, I've put lots of o/d boxes (both D type and LH) into cars and just love em! Go Figure! >> Me too. Is there a shortage of used OD boxes in the States, or something? Or maybe you were ri; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00230.html (8,348 bytes)
9. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 11:16:05 EDT; You've got to rememeber that o/d boxes were a seldom ordered option here in the US. Based upon the cars I've owned (quite a few) I would estimate that o/d were installed in approximately 20% of the; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00257.html (8,700 bytes)
10. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 16:38:30 EDT; << to answer your questions, there is somewhat of a shortage of the o/d boxes over here, driving up the price of those units as well! Ship some over and we'll start a distributorship for o/ds! >> Int; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00282.html (8,416 bytes)
11. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ericsmgs@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 22:11:19 EDT; There again, the C's were probably set up as such because of the larger displacement engine, theoretically having a better low end torque curve, even though this is arguable with the C. But, you're r; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00299.html (8,538 bytes)
12. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: WSpohn4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 23:54:44 EDT; << Of course, something is worth what you can get out of it, but I have seen them go for as high as $700, greasy on the floor! >> Hmmm - maybe I should start selling off my overdrive boxes. And then; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00304.html (8,364 bytes)
13. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Jim Boyd <ISC@dcsi.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 21:58:17 -0700; Hey Guys: I'm glad that I started a new thread, without too much controversy!! I typically have 3-4 requests per week for o/d trannies for Bs from my website (www.britishpartsandcars.com). When I hav; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00307.html (8,847 bytes)
14. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 10:43:23 -0500; Ok Bill, I feel compelled to report you to the authorities, but if you wish to mitigate possible penalties, send the unused gearset along and I'll see that they get used straightaway. John; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00335.html (8,422 bytes)
15. Re: MGB/Datsun ZX 5 Speed Conversion ??'s (score: 1): Author: Ross MacPherson <arm@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 18:26:40 -0700 (PDT); Yup, I've had 5 B's (1 brand new) and ALL had o/d. Ross MacPherson TC-3528 , `66 BGT, NEMGT - #11849 Surrey, BC, Canada; /html/mgs/1999-07/msg00429.html (7,885 bytes)

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