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Over the years I have contemplated a 5 speed for Ms Triss - mostly in response to this contemplation I slam my head in a door until the thought goes away. However, the other day I was on Facebook Marketplace and truly by coincidence I clicked on a link for a CIVIC transmission and in the inevitable listing of transmissions that followed what to my wondering eyes should appear but a Ford T9 transmission. Now the wise among you will know that the Datsun 5 speed is not compatible with the 1500 (Big Block) engine - instead the T9 is the one to look for. Unfortunately in North America, the only car that came with a T9 was the Merkur XR4ti. A car that was reasonably rare in its time and is reasonably collectable now.

So, the holy grail appeared - and 25 minutes away. What's not to love. Turns out the seller is on the Air Force Base near us and was restoring a Fox Bodied Mustang - he though the T9 would work but quickly realized he needed a T5 transmission.

So this appeared in the garage yesterday

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Oh and did I mention it cost me $150. couldn't be happier and I think I have a winter job. :D
 
This is exciting. I have the Datsun version behind the 1275 in the Morris and that overdrive is really nice. Will be a great upgrade for Ms Triss.
 
Congratulations. You will love it. I have the Datsun in Onslo and fifth gear is wonderful. Synchro first is also a great bonus but will be more so after I source a 3.9 diff.
 
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