I had actually called XK's unlimited a few weeks back to inquire about their 
5-speed conversion for the sprite. They are reselling it from 'Conversion 
Components" in New Zealand. The price they quoted me was ~$2100, and you still 
had to get your drive shaft modified. It really sounds like the Rivergate kit 
is 
a much better deal, and you only need the change the yoke on the drive shaft.
 - Bryan V.
>Mime-Version: 1.0
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Interesting item on eBay web site item#211084958: MG Midget/Sprite  
5speed Gearbox Conversion
>
>somebody selling these on eBay. Interesting that they are the Toyota box and I 
wonder what XK's Unlimited has to say about this.
>
>Daniel58612
>
>Title of item: MG Midget/Sprite  5speed Gearbox Conversion
>Seller:        camplen@aol.com
>Starts:        11/30/99, 11:58:10 PST
>Ends:  12/07/99, 11:58:10 PST
>Price: Starts at $1,450.00
>To bid on the item, go to:     
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=211084958
>
>
>Item Description:              
>       This is a brand new kit to install a modern five speed gearbox into a 
>MG 
Midget or AH Sprite. Kit includes rebuilt Toyota five speed (OD 5Th), clutch 
disc, speedo cable, rear mount, relocated shifter, and new custom made bell 
housing. Kit inlcudes a 6 month warranty. Ready to install, you won't be 
disapointed, a far better and more reliable gearbox than the original and great 
5th gear cruising. Kit is BRAND NEW-NEVER INTSALLED (Only fits 998, 1098, and 
1275 motors)
>
>       Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at 
http://www.ebay.com
 
 |