Re: [Fot] Fw: TR6 steel synchros

[Brad Eells via Fot <fot@autox.team.net>]

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Rick,

Can you clarify for Spitfire racers: These synchros fit later single rail bo=
xes only, or 3 rail boxes as well?

Brad Eells
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 5, 2022, at 2:29 PM, R. John Lye via Fot <fot@autox.team.net> wrote=
:
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> Thanks for making these available Rick.  I don't have a need for any at
> the moment, but will certainly purchase them when I get into my trans
> the next time.
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> John =20
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> On Sun, 5 Jun 2022 17:55:41 +0000 (UTC), Rick Parent via Fot <fot@autox.te=
am.net> wrote:
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> These Synchro rings will fit all the Big Triumph transmissions and they sh=
ould be available in 6-8 weeks. I do hope there is more interest in these th=
an the Spit / GT6 Synchro's, those sales have been quite underwhelming so fa=
r unfortunately. BPNW is carrying the Spit rings as an FYI.
> =20
> I believe there is a real need for parts like these because the OEM stuff i=
s long gone and todays aftermarket parts are real junk. I am building a prod=
uct line of all sorts of different manufacture's Synchro rings and the Trium=
ph rings were first just because I have been involved in with racing Triumph=
s for 25 years and have been wishing someone else would have done the work a=
nd spent the money to develop parts like this. It's way easier to buy parts t=
han go through the expense, development and time not to mention gambling tha=
t guys will see the value and buy them and I hope is worth it for me to do t=
his. There are many transmission conversions out there now and it's mainly b=
ecause of the synchro issue.=20
> =20
> The rings will cost $85 each which is a lot compared to a $15 aftermarket r=
ing but they actually work and should be the last rings you will ever need. A=
dding $300 to a transmission build is nothing when you know it's going to wo=
rk and less than nothing when you are considering a $3000-5000 conversion ki=
t.
> =20
> =20
> This is what I have going on at the moment
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> Spit / GT6 "large" Rings $85 each in stock
> Big Triumph Rings $85 each 6-8 weeks out
> Datsun L series 68-82 by the end of the year
> T10, standard and super, by the end of the year
> Porsche 910 - 2023
> Porsche 915 - 2023
> Muncie M21 / 22 - 2023
> Jaguar E Type - 2023
> T5 - 2023
> T9 - 2023
> BMW 2002, 318, 320 - 2023
> =20
> If I don't sell enough Triumph rings I will not be making these
> =20
> MGB ?
> Mini / Sprite ?
> =20
> Rick Parent
> =20
> "Doing the right thing is always the right thing, regardless of consequenc=
es"
> =20
> =20
> =20
> On Saturday, June 4, 2022, 04:34:06 PM MST, Jason Sukey <jsukey@gmail.com>=
 wrote:
> =20
> =20
> Amici,
> =20
> I've gotten my hands on a set of Rick Parent's steel, carbon faced TR6 syn=
chros.
> =20
> Both my race GT6 and my street 2.5L GT6 use the TR6 gearbox; I've been fol=
lowing his development with great interest.=20
> =20
> I've installed the synchros in the gearbox from my racecar, and am running=
 that box in my street GT6 for testing purposes prior to Kastner Cup. =20
> =20
> They fit well to the gears,  no rocking like the out of round repro parts.=
  Hand fitting to the gears they clearly have a stronger "bite" than even go=
od original parts.
> =20
> For the past couple days, I've been driving it around like a madman to see=
 what they will do.   So far, I'm impressed- they take a ham fisted, non rev=
 matched, too fast jam into first gear without any drama.  Fast shifts up an=
d down thru the gears feel great too.
> =20
> I'm awful excited to give them a proper stress test at Pittrace.
> =20
> I don't have any financial interest in these,  but I am sharing because I f=
eel all of us racing with a TR gearbox stand to benifit.
> =20
> =20
> Jason Sukey=20
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Rick,<div><br></div><div>Can you clarify fo=
r Spitfire racers: These synchros fit later single rail boxes only, or 3 rai=
l boxes as well?</div><div><br><div dir=3D"ltr">Brad Eells<div>Sent from my i=
Phone</div></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=3D"cite">On Jun 5, 20=
22, at 2:29 PM, R. John Lye via Fot &lt;fot@autox.team.net&gt; wrote:<br><br=
></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF
        <title></title>


<div class=3D"userStyles" style=3D" font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; col=
or: #000000;">Thanks for making these available Rick.&nbsp; I don't have a n=
eed for any at<br>
the moment, but will certainly purchase them when I get into my trans<br>
the next time.<br>
<br>
John
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r>

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<span>On Sun, 5 Jun 2022 17:55:41 +0000 (UTC), Rick Parent via Fot &lt;fot@a=
utox.team.net&gt; wrote:</span><br>
&nbsp;
<div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>

<div><span style=3D"color: rgb(38, 40, 42);">These Synchro rings will fit al=
l the Big Triumph transmissions and they should be available in 6-8 weeks. I=
 do hope there is more interest in these than the Spit / GT6 Synchro's, thos=
e sales have been quite underwhelming so far unfortunately. BPNW is carrying=
 the Spit rings as an FYI.</span></div>
</div>

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950">
<div style=3D"font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;fon=
t-size:13px;color:#26282a;">
<div>
<div class=3D"ydpfc2e11b9yahoo-style-wrap" style=3D"font-family:Helvetica Ne=
ue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">
<div>
<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">I believe there is a real need for pa=
rts like these because the OEM stuff is long gone and todays aftermarket par=
ts are real junk. I am building a product line of all sorts of different man=
ufacture's Synchro rings and the Triumph rings were first just because I hav=
e been involved in with racing Triumphs for 25 years and have been wishing s=
omeone else would have done the work and spent the money to develop parts li=
ke this. It's way easier to buy parts than go through the expense, developme=
nt and time not to mention gambling that guys will see the value and buy the=
m and I hope is worth it for me to do this. There are many transmission conv=
ersions out there now and it's mainly because of the synchro issue.&nbsp;</d=
iv>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">The rings will cost $85 each which is=
 a lot compared to a $15 aftermarket ring but they actually work and should b=
e the last rings you will ever need. Adding $300 to a transmission build is n=
othing when you know it's going to work and less than nothing when you are c=
onsidering a $3000-5000 conversion kit.</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">This is what I have going on at the m=
oment</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Spit / GT6 "large" Rings $85 each in s=
tock</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Big Triumph Rings $85 each 6-8 weeks o=
ut</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Datsun L series 68-82 by the end of t=
he year</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">T10, standard and super, by the end o=
f the year</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Porsche 910 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Porsche 915 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Muncie M21 / 22 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Jaguar E Type - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">T5 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">T9 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">BMW 2002, 318, 320 - 2023</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">If I don't sell enough Triumph rings I=
 will not be making these</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">MGB ?</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">Mini / Sprite ?</div>

<div data-setdir=3D"false" dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

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<div dir=3D"ltr">Rick Parent</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">"<i>Doing the right thing is always the right thing, regard=
less of consequences</i>"</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div>&nbsp;</div>

<div>&nbsp;</div>
</div>

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160">
<div style=3D"font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;fon=
t-size:13px;color:#26282a;">
<div>On Saturday, June 4, 2022, 04:34:06 PM MST, Jason Sukey &lt;jsukey@gmai=
l.com&gt; wrote:</div>

<div>&nbsp;</div>

<div>&nbsp;</div>

<div>
<div id=3D"ydp8fb44c19yiv0404549150">
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Amici,</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">I've gotten my hands on a set of Rick Parent's steel, carbo=
n faced TR6 synchros.</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">Both my race GT6 and my street 2.5L GT6 use the TR6 gearbox=
; I've been following his development with great interest.&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">I've installed the synchros in the gearbox from my racecar,=
 and am running that box in my street GT6 for testing purposes prior to Kast=
ner Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">They fit well to the gears,&nbsp; no rocking like the out o=
f round repro parts.&nbsp; Hand fitting to the gears they clearly have a str=
onger "bite" than even good original parts.</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">For the past couple days, I've been driving it around like a=
 madman to see what they will do.&nbsp; &nbsp;So far, I'm impressed- they ta=
ke a ham fisted, non rev matched, too fast jam into first gear without any d=
rama.&nbsp; Fast shifts up and down thru the gears feel great too.</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">I'm awful excited to give them a proper stress test at Pitt=
race.</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">I don't have any financial interest in these,&nbsp; but I a=
m sharing because I feel all of us racing with a TR gearbox stand to benifit=
.</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">&nbsp;</div>

<div dir=3D"ltr">Jason Sukey&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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