The most important factor for me in choosing the datsun box over
the Frontline Kit was no modifications required to the car so it was
easily returned to stock. If that was not a factor I would have taken a
closer look at the Frontline kit.
Regards
Peter S.
Charlotte NC
59 Bugeye
71 Midget
"John J. Black" wrote:
>
> Hi Guys
> Once again, for obvious reasons I have tried to stay out of this thread, but
> 3 list members today are describing the problems of fitting a transmission
> conversion kit and locating a used gearbox from a salvage yard or wherever
> and taking a chance on the quality of the gearbox. With the Frontline
> Spridget kit that we market here in the USA, you do not have that problem as
> the gearboxes are completely rebuilt in every case before you get them. This
> makes the kit more expensive, but you will at least only have to do the job
> once and you will have piece of mind that it will work first time!.
> The list member concerned now has to once again remove the engine and
> transmission after just putting it in, then he has have the old one rebuilt
> or get yet another one, should he take a chance on getting another used box
> or get the replacement one rebuilt before he fits it? This will entail yet
> more expense. This all takes time, is frustrating, and in the meantime he
> cannot enjoy the car.
> If this ever happens with one of the gearboxes we supply with our 5 speed
> kits, I will replace the gearbox from stock with a new unit and ship it free
> of charge to your home or shop as soon as possible.
> Regards
> John J Black
> Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
> http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
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