Ahhh! So, I can't claim that I really have a Porsche huh? Bummer...
Greg Burrows
Brian Hollands wrote:
> As far as I know there is no interchangeability between any Porsche synchros
> and the Datsun synchros. Rather they are of the same design. Porsche (I
> think) designed the servo style ring and as such they are sometimes called
> Porsche type synchros. That differentiates them from the Borg Warner style
> synchros used in the later Roadster 5 speeds and the Z car transmissions.
> Even if there are rings that are interchangeable the real cost is in
> replacing the synchro hubs and sleeves which also wear. The reason the
> Warner box is cheaper to rebuild is that the hubs and synchro couplers in
> the warner box don't wear nearly as much and rarely need replacing.
> Brian
> 69 2000, Tampa, FL
>
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>
> It is my understanding that some version of a Porsche gearbox uses the same
> synchros... I just don't remember which were less expensive... Nissan or
> Porsche! But that did make them still available if that is an issue...
> Greg Burrows
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