Midget 5-Speed Conversion

[Mickey Richaud]

Yesterday I got to return a favor. Helped a friend install his freshly rebuilt 1500 engine and Quantum Mechanics 5-speed yesterday morning. NICE setup! Places the shifter just at the rear of the cutout on the tunnel, which might require a bit of shaving. But a very good fit. We had to "persuade" the engine down on the motor mount brackets, but once in, it sure looked good!

By the way, said friend is a long-time visitor here. Hint, hint...! :wink: I've known him several years - went with me to escort John Macartney to Memphis when he visited during his Triumph TransAmeriCan Charity Drive. Here's a shot of the three cars in my driveway before we left:

Mickey

 

[aeronca65t]

Do you know if that 5-speed conversion is based on the Ford Sierra trans?
Or is it the Triumph TR7 5-speed gearbox?

 

[Mickey Richaud]

I believe it's the Ford.

 

[billspit]

Do you know if that 5-speed conversion is based on the Ford Sierra trans?
Or is it the Triumph TR7 5-speed gearbox?

Can you use the TR7 5 speed? I've often wondered but was told it wouldn't work.

 

[aeronca65t]

I've heard it's possible, but I've never seen one either. That's actually why I asked.

 

[Hap Waldrop]

MIckey, the Quantum kit comes with a replaceable tranny tunnel, did you all use that, and cut out the original steel tranny tunnel?

 

[Mickey Richaud]

MIckey, the Quantum kit comes with a replaceable tranny tunnel, did you all use that, and cut out the original steel tranny tunnel?

Not sure, Hap. Will ask and get back...