Stan:
For me, there are two compelling arguments in addition to yours:
1. OD adds $1,000 to resale value, while a 5 speed will add little or
nothing.
2. Originality. The 1970s vintage British motoring experience is to be
savored.
Many people will argue that adding FI, 5 speed, supercharging, etc are
just making it better. With all respect to those that enjoy modifying their
cars, the point for me was to enjoy the motoring experience as it was then. If
nothing else it makes me appreciate the reliability and comfort of a modern
car even more =;-o
Vance Navarrette
Cogito Ergo Zoom
I think, therefore I go fast
-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Foster, Stan (HP IT)
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 7:44 AM
To: Hunter, Darcy; '6pack@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: [6pack] Transmission Issues - Update and Overdrive??
Darcy, the OD is a huge improvement and the dimwits that decided the majority
of the cars exported to the US didn't need it should have been locked up. You
will be hard pressed to do this conversion on your own for less than what
John
is quoting plus he will stand by his work. You have to take the gearbox apart
to fit the longer mainshaft so it is not a simple bolt on and John will have
to dismantle it anyway so it's a great time to do this conversion..
You will mostly appreciate it for adding a huge range to 3rd gear, pretty
much
20mph to 70+ mph with just one touch of the column switch and for highway
driving it will reduce the engine rpm in top gear (about 800rpm),
significantly reducing noise and aiding fuel consumption. I added the
inhibitor switch on 2nd for flexibility in stop/go traffic like DWH in Nashua
on Saturdays..
Some people here will suggest the 5 speed conversion but that is not the same
experience as the OD for me. There is something about flipping that switch
and
hearing the OD engage that is very satisfying.
Stan
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