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    • November 17, 2007 at 3:01 am #57054
      todd-reid

        I was talking to John Esposito at Quantum Mechanics, Ltd. today, and we got on the subject of 5-speed conversions. John envisions putting together a bolt-in, no-cutting, totally reverseable conversion kit based on the Ford T9 5-speed with a .825 overdrive 5th gear for Alpines. This is a popular swap in the MG & Triumph world, but to date there hasn’t been enough interest from Rootes owners to justify the engineering. The projected cost (including a professionally rebuilt T9 w/waranty and all necessary parts) is $2600.

        So, would anybody be interested?

        Disclaimer: I have no financial interest in this project, and in fact no longer own a Rootes 4 cylinder engine, having gone the V6 route years ago.

      • November 17, 2007 at 6:31 am #61721
        gtsmrt

          Hi,

          There is a company in either Australia or New Zealand that offer conversion kits for the Alpine, which is half the cost of the previously mentioned kit but using the celica or suprs 5 speed gearbox. Not sure whether the gearbox is included though. Not knowing what the T9 gearbox is like, it seems faitly pricey.

          Regards, Robin.

        • November 18, 2007 at 10:08 am #61728
          v-mad

            I have a T9 in my car that came form a Ford Sierra V6. They should also be suitable for the 4 cyl engine as the gearing is not too high. Dont know what ratios the have though in the different models/countries.

          • November 20, 2007 at 7:12 pm #61743
            todd-reid

              Robin: Australian & New Zealand Toyota conversions price out at approx $3K after all freight, import duties, etc. (That is an apples to apples comparison including a rebuilt Toyota trans).

              Chris: T9 was only used in a few applications in US. Units being proposed would be the same as you are using, and imported from England.

              Thanks to you both for your input!

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