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Hi all:
I have an opportunity to acquire a re-built Datsun 210 5 speed with conversion kit (for my 1275) as well as a 3.9 differential (as I'm currently with a rib-case tranny and the standard 4.22 diff).
I'm not a freeway driver, though I must admit that it would be nice to shift to a 5th at 45-50mph... or to have lower revs at those speeds. I'll add that I think my rib-case is getting a tiny bit worn and I think my clutch fork is a little bent. Still, everything is functioning fairly well.
I'll probably generate a lot of opinions, but I'll take 'em.
Would the 5 speed be enough, OR the 3.9 diff, OR both?
If I decide on any of these, and get lazy and pay someone to do the work (as I'm not up for these sorts of projects like I used to be), how many hours would be involved (or, alternatively, what sort of ball-park cost given that I'd have the parts).
Thanks for your thoughts.
I have an opportunity to acquire a re-built Datsun 210 5 speed with conversion kit (for my 1275) as well as a 3.9 differential (as I'm currently with a rib-case tranny and the standard 4.22 diff).
I'm not a freeway driver, though I must admit that it would be nice to shift to a 5th at 45-50mph... or to have lower revs at those speeds. I'll add that I think my rib-case is getting a tiny bit worn and I think my clutch fork is a little bent. Still, everything is functioning fairly well.
I'll probably generate a lot of opinions, but I'll take 'em.
Would the 5 speed be enough, OR the 3.9 diff, OR both?
If I decide on any of these, and get lazy and pay someone to do the work (as I'm not up for these sorts of projects like I used to be), how many hours would be involved (or, alternatively, what sort of ball-park cost given that I'd have the parts).
Thanks for your thoughts.