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Re: 5 speed TR4 conversion

To: Adrian Dix-Dyer <dixie4@wales.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: 5 speed TR4 conversion
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 16:08:18 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <006e01bf1373$00813de0$d225883e@platinum>
Adrian,
If you are talking about the conversion that is offered by the group in
New Zealand, I'd be willing to guess that over in that part of the world
the most common (and reliable) 5 speed just happened to be from the
Toyota!

Joe

Adrian Dix-Dyer wrote:
> 
> OK what vehicle does this Toyota 5 speed gearbox that everyone is going on
> about come from?
> 
> And why is it sourced from a Toyota?. Why not a BMW? or even a Merc? at
> least Germany is in Europe!
> 
> Am I just being difficult, but why was the gearbox not sourced from another
> British vehicle i.e. a Ford Sierra (there are thousands of these in UK
> breakers yards available in servicable order from $75)?
> 
> I personally would not adulterate my TR4A with a Jap 'box however some do,
> with the obvious penalty of a diminished value but why?. What is wrong with
> having a 7 speed too many ratios?
> 
> Have I missed something?
> 
> The lists' views I would like to hear.
> 
> Adrian
> CT 64306

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