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> From: Bob Lang <LANG@ISIS.MIT.EDU>
> To: Nickbk@worldnet.att.net
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Different Diffs...
> Date: Monday, June 16, 1997 12:24 PM
>
> Hi,
>
> I con't comment on the Rotary Spit rear-end, but I thought I'd throw in
> $.02 on the topic of GT6 transmissions.
>
> If you have a TR6 motor, why not use a TR6 tranny. It is more or less "up
> to" handling the power of the TR6 engine, even after quite a lot of mods.
>
> The only drawback would be that you would need to fabricate a tranny
> cover and possibly the rear transmission mount as well as shortne the
> driveshaft.
>
> Sounds like one evening's work.
>
> NOT
> ;-)
> rml
Bob-
What?, use a Triumph transmission in a Triumph car ??? What a novel
idea...<g>
Actually that was one of my original ideas, but several people have
mentioned that although it is relatively painless to install the "big" TR 4
speed into the GT6, the overdrive model is not easily installed. I have
even scrounged around in the archives and have assembled a non-synchro
first overdrive gearbox to see if that will help at all in installation (a
wee bit shorter than the all synchro units). If I ever get more than a
little time, I'll get out the shoehorn and let everyone know if it works.
On the differential front, I am now looking at a (blasphemy, blasphemy) bmw
unit. Much closer to the original size-wise, but will still need some major
"mods".
The Car Curmudgeon
Nick in Nor Cal
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