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MGB B 210 Transmission in an MGB?
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tony barnhill
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You need an adapter plate, mofified shifter, different speedo pinion & driveshaft...there's a company in Soddy Daisy, TN that builds conversion kits.
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Tony's right (as usual, from what I've seen as a Newbie). The company is Rivergate Restorations and they offer a complete turnkey kit (they use the 260z/280z tranny) four about $1K less than Moss's T9 conversion. They're here: https://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html .
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Actually, James is right - the difference can be much bigger than $1,000.... Without the tranny the complete Rivergate kit goes for under $900, and you can get different "levels" of kit. With a cost of $300 - $450 or so for a reclaimed transmission you can have a high-quality 5-speed for a really good price. Plus, Rivergate will throw in a completely rebuilt unit for about $900 - high, but it's warrantied (for 1 year, I think?).
Additionally, while the T9 is an excellent transmission, the Datsun ain't bad. And the gear ratios - particularly at the top end - are generally better depending on the model year.
On another forum, somebody posted this link: https://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ . It shows the speed in MPH for each RPM increment, as well as the reverse: rev's per mile.
Rick
Additionally, while the T9 is an excellent transmission, the Datsun ain't bad. And the gear ratios - particularly at the top end - are generally better depending on the model year.
On another forum, somebody posted this link: https://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ . It shows the speed in MPH for each RPM increment, as well as the reverse: rev's per mile.
Rick
tony barnhill
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I've been up to Rivergate's place - they definitely know what they're doing - & when they develop a kit, they do some serious testing - no, I have no connection to them except what I've seen while visiting their shop & what other people tell me.....ask Tim Studdard of GRM magazine.