Trying to mate a Datsun five-speed transmission to an English A-series engine–like the one we have in our Bugeye Sprite project–sounds like it might be a real nightmare but, fortunately, Rivergate Restorations offers a swap kit.
It lists for $995 (for a 1275cc engine) and includes:
That looks really nice. And it should make the car nicer to drive.
I put a Ford 5-speed into my 1953 Morgan using a kit from Morgan-Spares. It transformed the car. I used to go 55 on the freeway and now can go whatever speed my bravery limits are with 4 wheel drum brakes. I usually drive at 70 to 75 now. I put an overdrive transmission in my Triumph TR3, which was also a revelation. However, knowing what I know now I think that the 5-speed conversions are better and more reliable. Also a lot quieter.
I have completed the Rivergate convertion, however there is no way to mate my driveshaft to the new Datsun transmission. Rivergate supplied the universal to fit the Datsun, but there isn't a universal fitting for the front of the driveshaft. Does anyone upply this cucial part?
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