I bought my 5-speed and kit from Winner's Circle two years ago at Carlisle for
a little
over $600. Didn't include the newer rear seal but I am happy with it.
"Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:
> WST-
>
> This is probably a Datsun 5 speed with
> first gear locked out. They do this on
> the track as a 5 speed would give them
> a "disqualifying" (for class) advantage.
>
> These conversion kits go for $600+ with
> the cost of the gearbox NOT included.
> The gearbox can be a normal road box
> or a close ratio one.
>
> Assuming all works ok, for $100 it sounds like a "steal". Why does the
> current owner
> want to get rid of it?
>
> The Datsun box is more quiet and better
> built (closer tolerances?) and thus, "loses"
> less horsepower. It also seems to run
> less "hot" and is "strong" in that it is built
> to take the torque of the Datsun 210.
>
> Cap'n. Bob
> '60 :{)
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