Hi Stephen/ mgs list,
BEFORE you buy from a US company,
(I'm not knocking a US company, I'm just telling of
my experience with MG Owners' Spares, in the UK,
www.mgocspares.co.uk
and how I got the same product but saved approx. $700.)
Email this gent, in the UK, you'll save at least $700 !!
The day I called to place the order, till the T9 5spd conversion
kit landed on my doorstep was 2 DAYS !
You pay UK (pounds) it converts out to approximately $1750 US
dollars. Anyone in the US is talking $2500+, and no less than 5 days
delivery. 2 US companies I talked to told me they had to get it
from the UK, about a 5 week wait.
The BEST (wise) way to pay is with your VISA card !
I suggest you Email Andrew Hooper, converse with him, then when
you want to place the order, call MG OWNERS' Accessories at
the International # that Andrew will tell you, you can dial it directly.
There's a 5 hour difference there. 5 hrs behind Boston I believe.
I absolutely LOVE my T9, 5 speed transmission, it's smooooth as silk !
A very nice set up !
Andrew.Hooper@mgocaccessories.co.uk
Dan
68 MGBGT
(no affiliation with mgoc)
ps: ALL the T9 5 spds originate from High Gear, UK.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Listisen"
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 11:56 PM
Subject: 5 speed conversion
> Several weeks ago I asked the list about 5 speed conversion. I
> wanted to thank you all for your information and experiences you've had
> with 5 speeds.I finally decided on the high-gear, U.K. conversion
> through Pierce Manafolds, they seemed to be very friendly and helpful.
> when It come in my wife said I looked like a kid at Christmas.
>
> Kia sent me some interesting information about a company that
> rebuilds your overdrive and gives you 8 gear ratios. I have an
> overdrive for my 71 mgb, and this would be a nice touch.
> Several people refered me to a fellow named John Black, apparantly
> he's the geru of LBC trans-conversions, I sure would like to talk to him
> but, he's on an extended stay in the U.K.
> Thanks to All.
>
> Steve L.
> 75 almost done
> 73bgt have not started
> 71 daily driver
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