I have to agree !! why not install a V8 while you are at it ..... oh
I forgot thats a no no !!!
but its fine to change the transmission ???
keep it original then its a Healey .... or build a nasty boy.
cheers
Kenny
On 21-May-11, at 9:48 AM, dwflagg@juno.com wrote:
> I guess I just can't get enough abuse, so here I go again. WHY?? I
> have driven Healeys for many years and never felt a need to
> "upgrade" the transmission. Yes, there is the awkward gap between
> 2nd and 3rd, but it is all about driving the car!! So many of you
> are micro faulting the Healey to the point that you spend more time
> worrying about what it doesn't have, than enjoying what it does!!
> Enjoy the Healey for what it is, not what you want it to be. As I
> have said before, and will say again, you want air conditioning, a 5
> (or 6) speed all synchro tranny, ipod & stereo and whatever, buy a
> freakin Miata!! Use the money you waste on "upgrades" to buy another
> Healey. IMHO.
>
> Doug
>>
>>> I have to agree that response is not quick but this is a side job.
>>
>>> It
>>> actually pays to call in early evening or on Sat to get him. He
>> is
>>> a very
>>> nice guy and takes care of everything. It does work on a center
>>> shift, you
>>> may have to buy the shifter tower that moves the shifter forward
>>> like I did.
>>> It all depends on which transmission you buy. One of the people
>> in
>>> our
>>> club bought the whole setup including transmission from Pete.
>>>
>>> Jerry
>>>
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