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1. Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: Mark J Fleming <fleming@battelle.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 08:00:29 -0500 (EST)
I am planning to put a new transmission and clutch in my '78 Midget and I am wondering if I should (could) replace the standard transmission with an overdrive unit. Also any ideas where I can get a h
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00302.html (7,111 bytes)

2. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: wzehring@cmb.biosci.wayne.edu (Will Zehring)
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 08:47:12 +0500
I did a bit of investigating into a similar set up: putting a Datsun 5-speed tranny into a bugeye. It can be done. There supposedly is a company somewhere that can supply a kit to do it. I have no i
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00305.html (7,967 bytes)

3. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: nvenn@mpc-uk.com (Neil Venn)
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 95 14:40:57 BST
Will Zehring replied: Here in the UK a company called Frontline Spridget produce a 5 speed gearbox conversion (Toyota) for the A-series Midget, I posted info a few weeks back, but the A series is ver
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00309.html (8,420 bytes)

4. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: Marcus Tooze <tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 08:42:50 -0500
Mini Mania in CA can help you. I don't have the number handy right now, but I'm sure somebody here does. They have heavy duty racing clutchs (~$250?) and they have datsun gearbox conversion kits (~$
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00310.html (7,670 bytes)

5. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: Marcus Tooze <tooze@vinny.cecer.army.mil>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 08:44:26 -0500
OOPS! Ignore my last message, I didn't read that it was a post '75 Midget. Sorry. Marcus
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00311.html (7,498 bytes)

6. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: brooked@bre.co.uk
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 15:56:34 EDT
Hi Mark, The answer is yes you can put an OD in a Midget. All you need is a 1500 Spitfire OD transmission, a hacksaw and a welder. This will cope with up to 120 bhp, if you have more power you might
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00313.html (7,512 bytes)

7. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 09:05:42 GMT
A later type Triumph Spitfire of Herald overdrive/gearbox will fit in a 1500 midget without too much problem. This is probably the best modification you can do to a 1500. With a well sorted engine yo
/html/mgs/1995-08/msg00354.html (8,684 bytes)


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