One of those came in my TD when I found it. Took a few years to give it
away. I'll sure bet that if I had a breakdown out in the middle of
nowhere I'd have a much better chance at finding parts for an XPAG
engine or gearbox (Abingdon, Moss) than I would for an obsolete Volvo.
But, that's just my opinion.
Bud Krueger
52TD
Charlie Baldwin wrote:
> Terry,
> How about a Volvo engine conversion with overdrive transmission?
> That way you can actually climb hills without losing speed.
> A friend's car has this modification, which is surprisingly
> unobtrusive, and makes for a sweet car. It all depends on how far you
> want to go. I'll bet that any one of you who drove it and who likes
> to drive their T series car a lot and for long distances would be
> convinced.
> Charlie
>
>
> TATERRY@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I put 4.3 gears in the rear end of my Arnolt MG--TD, and woould
>> still like to have that 5th gear sometimes....I have a datsun 5 speed
>> and 4.55 gears in the rear end of my TA and I love it....syncho on
>> first being as important as the 5th gear.
>>
>> Every one I know who has made the 5 speed conversion in their TC's
>> and TD's love it. Only cost is keeping me from doing it on the TF
>> that I'm doing now....
>>
>> I have no problem with mods that make the cars more driveable in
>> todays traffic.....
>>
>> Terry in Oakland
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