Also worthy of note is that the TR7 gear ratios are almost identical to
those of the GT6, NOT the Spitfire.
--Andy
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On Fri, 14 Jan 2000, Brian Furgalus wrote:
>
> Reg,
>
> While the two units are identical internally, the rear case on the TR7
> unit is different (the aluminum part that the prop comes out of), and
> the ratios are totally off. The input shaft also might be different.
> Now the factory did make a prototype Spitfire with the Slant-4 (TR7)
> engine back in the mid-'60's, so that's always an option... :)
>
> Later,
> Brian
>
> Reginald Tulk wrote:
> >
> > Is a 4 speed transmission from a tr7 internally the same as a spitfire
> > transmission? If so what would need to be done to make it work on a
> > spitfire? I need a working non-OD spitfire transmission and can get this
> > 4 speed tr7 for cheap but I'm not 100% sure if it will work or not.
> >
> > -OR-
> >
> > If anyone out there has a working spit tranny they want to sell cheap
> > (or "free to a good home") - let me know!
> >
> > Reg
> > '74 Spit (still in boxes, but might just get an overdrive for it if I
> > can get the right trade!)
>
> --
> 1981 TR7 DHC, the "Beast"
> Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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