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Re: 5 speed trannys

To: Fred Thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Subject: Re: 5 speed trannys
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:34:12 -0700
Fred,
Spitfire OD Gearboxes only engage the OD in 3rd and 4th.  So in actually, you 
only get a 6 speed gearbox, but who's counting?   :)

Joe

Fred Thomas wrote:
> 
> With all this talk about 5 speeds from different type of cars and all these
> modifications needed for each type, would it not be cheaper to install a
> overdrive and be done with it and have a 7 speed tranny, 2 in 2nd, 2 in 3rd,
> and 2 in 4th, plus 1st., and I know where to get parts and reliable service
> if needed, and I'm not sure I would care for anything Hundai (or how ever
> you speel it) in my car. Just my 0002 "FT"

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