I'm converting to a Smitty for a few reasons,
Want a modern tranny, less idiosyncratic than Oem with over drive
Less stressful for wife to drive.
Lighter
Cheaper to fix
Pulling tranny anyway to put in rear engine sealand update to BJ8 clutch
Eliminating overdrive kick down because using Hd8 carbs and cable throtle
Bought a complete kit with tranny and cut down drive shaft for a great price
No need to teach kids and wife to double clutch
Other than that, can't think of a reason.;)
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Ira Erbs
DIGS-4 Solutions
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----- Reply message -----
From: "Jerry Costanzo" <grumpyinloomis at ssctv.net>
Date: Fri, Jan 7, 2011 7:53 pm
Subject: [Healeys] 3.54 differential questions
To: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
?I did two toyota conversions. I used the Supra and the gear ratios are
exactly the same as a Healey. If you original Healey transmission works, I
would keep it in your car. I changed because it was cheaper to convert
versus rebuilding my Healey transmission which needed a new laygear, first
gear and reverse gear.
Jerry
BN4
BJ8
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