There are quite a few sets of ratios I think. I have a toyota 5 speed
conversion in one of my cars, which has a big step between low and second,
but I am sure other toyota boxes are available that have a better set of
ratios.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jarrid Gross <JGross@econolite.com>
To: Thomas Wiencek <wiencek@anl.gov>; Message Alpine
<alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2001 07:47
Subject: RE: 5-Speed Conversions
> Tom,
>
>
> The Toyota transmision is rather wide ratio isnt it?
> Even the sport models seem uselessly wide.
>
> The Ranger 5 speed is or at least was the non world class T-5, which
> along with the world class t-5 used in the mustang 3 and 4, is bigger
> and longer yet.
>
> I suspect the same of the S-10.
>
> Many datsun's that I have seen use an integral bell housing to the
> tranny, so that pretty much kills the conversion there.
>
> Heres an idea for you though...
>
> The german equivilant of the Pinto 4 speed used in the mercury capri,
> evolved into a hodge-podge 5 speed by adding on an extra gear on the back.
> These were known as the Type 9 gear box, and were used on many european
> fords including the first Merkur XR4Ti, until the t-5 became available.
> This is a more concise gearbox, with closer ratios.
>
> Ive been looking for one of these for some time for my brothers capri,
> but granted not very hard. I supect getting one from england would be
> somewhat easier allbeit more expensive due to shipping.
>
>
> Jarrid Gross
>
>
>
>
>
> >>
> I have been seriously looking into possible 5-speed conversions for my
> Alpine. I know about the kit from
> New Zealand that uses the Toyota transmission. My questions are -
> Why the Toyota trans? It is quite wide and the shifter comes out farther
> back so you have to modify the trans >tunnel. Are these the most commmon
> 5-Speed in NZ and Australia?
> Has anyone tried anything else? How about the Ford Ranger 5-speed, the
> Chevy S-10 trans, A Datsun trans, Ford Mustang trans, or ???
> If anyone has any make/model of 5-speed available for measurement
(distance
> from tip of input shaft to front of trans housing, distance from front of
> trans housing to gear shifter, width and total length) I would appreciate
> if you would measure it. I will publish all the information in a feature
> of the month.
> Tom
> <<
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