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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: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 06:34:53 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <006e01bf1373$00813de0$d225883e@platinum>
How about the fact that the complete conversion can cost lest than just buying
an overdrive unit for those of us without one?

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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George Richardson
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