Darcy -
Lots of folks say that you don't need an overdrive. Most of them don't have
overdrives and they don't know what they are missing. I have never met
anyone who has an OD say "Gee, I am really sorry my car came with an
overdrive, and I think I will change it out for a 4 speed." Sure, some
folks have migrated to an HVDA 5-speed toyta tranny for various reasons -
but notice they are not giving up on the extended gear ratio. If you get an
OD you will be spoiled and you will not want to drive with out it.
Can you find a J-Type transmission and associated pieces for less money than
what Quantum is asking? Probably you can. The risk of course is what
condition will the unit be in? Quantum will have overhauled the entire box
and they warranty the work. This may or may not be important to you.
The one downside of OD in my mind is that they add complexity to the drive
train. I think that they are a specialist item. If it breaks, you are not
going to get it fixed at "Billy Bob's" garage or AAMCO. You will want
somebody like Quantum for service it for you unless you plan to get good
with transmissions. Here is where I think the HVDA Toyota trannys have an
advantage. You can add one for about the same money as an OD, but they are
plentiful, well understood and can be serviced anywhere.
John Cyg.
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