The Merkur box is the T-9. Correct?
So it's the same arrangement as the kit Moss is selling here..
http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=67782
I think a good question is..
How much modification is required for the tunnel with the T-9 vs. the Datsun
210?
It would be nice if Moss just sold the kit only without the transmission.
----- Original Message -----
From: <WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com>
To: <kgb@frontiernet.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion
> First you tell anyone who wants the long input shaft Merkur box to get
> stuffed and to keep their short input shaft box. You do this because the
>Merkur
> box has closer ratios than the regular box but you can swap the long input
> shaft for a short one to have the closer ratios but the right length shaft.
>
> You buy at least the bellhousing.
>
> You get a prop modified for the Ford box
>
> You convert to a Ford clutch on a 1275 cover - 7.5" recommended though some
> use a 7.25".
>
> You fabricate your own brackets and stuff including the one to replaced the
> chunk you cut out of the crossmember.
>
> A bunch of other stuff.
>
> It's an easy conversion as there is a kit to do it otherwise it's not easy.
> The Ford box has a vast amount of tuning parts available for it including
>even
> closer ratios than the Merkur box, a quickshift etc.
>
> It's the best option for a performance gearbox by a long mile.
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
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