j.---Here are some plus and minus' for the 5 speed conversion as I see
them:
Pros
1) Relaxed cruising at highway speeds in 5th.
2) No Slave Cylinder, clutch fork and pin, and assorted linkage to deal
with any more.
3) Better highway mileage.
4) Slightly lower first gear, for better dig out of the hole.
Cons.
1) Initial cost. (Compare to rebuilding the TR tranny, or to converting
to a TR OD)?
2) Non-standard unit, if that's important to you.
3) Parts, 10 years from now?
There is some getting used to the different throw of the gearshift and
clutch pedal. Not an issue, just different. The release point for the
clutch is higher up, altho it can be adjusted to release closer to the
floor, if one wants it that way. (Write for details, but don't tell
Herman)I
For those who favor originality, I would recommend hanging on to your
standard TR tranny. The switch back to all Triumph is easy enough.
Just in case your decendants want to change it!
Dick
From: j.honor@comcast.net
springtime with 74- tr-6; comtemplating swaping tranny with new 5 speed
along with clutch and lite flywheel- what has been folks expereince in
doing this and worth results? Thanks as always!
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