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Posted By : Colin Lindsay, 25-Jun-2005, 10:08pm
As long as you don't mind using second hand parts an overdrive gearbox and overdrive should be easily and cheaply obtainable; you need both as you
simply can't just fit an overdrive to the rear of your current gearbox. I cheated with my MK1 by using a J type O/D as the wiring is easier and doesn't
require a relay like the D type does. The propshaft will require shortening, or buy the overdrive version second hand. You can use the overdrive
gearknob or fit a switch somewhere handy but it needs to be easily accessible.
I love overdrive; my Herald hasn't got it and I hate the high revving scream which sends me automatically hunting for another gear. With the column mounted switch on my GT6 I can flick in and out of overdrive 3rd around town which saves a lot of gearstick waggling, and at high speeds the reduced revs save a lot of earache and presumably mechanical wear. I'd definitely recommend it.
I love overdrive; my Herald hasn't got it and I hate the high revving scream which sends me automatically hunting for another gear. With the column mounted switch on my GT6 I can flick in and out of overdrive 3rd around town which saves a lot of gearstick waggling, and at high speeds the reduced revs save a lot of earache and presumably mechanical wear. I'd definitely recommend it.
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Posted By : Philip Brammer, 25-Jun-2005, 10:21pm
Totally agree with Colin. I purchased an overdrive and gearbox plus propshaft, all used, from e-bay for &163;180. All I needed extra was the chassis mounting plate and a switch. Best investment I have made for the car! Next best inveatment was a new wipac halogen headlight conversion kit (e - bay, &163;22.00 delivered!!!)-
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Posted By : Jason Chinn, 26-Jun-2005, 00:56am
To have one fitted at a reputable Triumph specialist using all reconditioned or new parts would set you back at least &163;1000 so work back from there
For everything you can do yourslef you'll save labour time and for
everything you can source yourslef you save parts cost.
Is it worth it? Well if you're looking for a cost benefit analysis then no it's never going to be worth it unless you're doing like 15,000 miles a year. For comfort, convenience and ease then yes it is worth it. It turns a Herald into a better car and in a Vitesse/GT6 you'll wonder how you ever coped without one.
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