Cannot beat Herman's quality -- and he includes a linear throw out bearing
that alone costs 500 [bearing alone costs 300, custom mount]. Not sure how
Bill does it for that price,but cannot include a new custom bell housing as
HDVA does.
On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM, David W. Riddle <dave@microworks.net> wrote:
> One of our Club Members (and member of FOT), Bill Close, makes a 5 sped
> conversion kit too that is far less costly then the HDVA version. Bill's
> email address is Bill Close <b_close@hotmail.com>.
>
> Here is a comment one our our members posted about it.
>
> --------------------
> I took my TR6 to Bill Close today and he dropped in the Toyota 5 speed I
> picked up at Alma Imports ($200) using the conversion kit he developed ($450
> for TR6, $400 for TR3 and TR4 I think). Everything went smoothly, except
> when I got in Bill's way. Talk to Bill if you'd like him to install it for
> you like I did his price is very reasonable. I took it out on the freeway on
> the way home and I'm now about 2,600 RPM at 65mph and 3,000 at 75 mph, if
> the speedo is right which I'll have to check as I was passing everyone.
>
> If you are thinking about converting to a 5 speed you really should contact
> Bill. It's a great kit!
>
> Count me as one very satisfied customer.
>
> --------------------
>
> At 06:46 AM 2/8/2009, you wrote:
>
>> Has anyone used the HDVA Toyota 5 speed gearbox conversion and if so, how
>> well did it work out? Either in race use or street use? Is there one out in
>> FOT land that might be for sale?
>>
>> thxx all,
>> Bob
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