The conversion to a five speed is in my opinion a retrograde step. the Rivergate/Datsun kit available in the US. the Ford Sierra kit from Hi Gear iin the UK, orĢ. Other options are conversion to 5-speed transmissions:ġ. My only remaining cost was that of rebuilding them. ![]() In both cases, I was able to sell enough parts off the cars to pay for themselves, resulting in two free overdrive transmissions. Over the years I've found two parts cars with overdrives: one for $325 and the other for just $200. But on the high side, pricewise, for those of us in the colonies. That's pretty neat - I didn't know such conversion kits were available. Or better still just have a look at this ![]() It´s a common upgrade to buy a complete gearbox with the od attached.Ĭall on any major MG parts dealer in the US. The Laycock (de Normanville)overdrive is the od that comes with the MGB originally. Was this modification a good idea? Is it something that can/should be done today? I've done a little Google searching but haven't come up with much. ![]() MG MGB Technical - Laycock overdrive A friend mentioned to me that years ago when he had his MGB people would sometimes put a Laycock overdrive unit on the transmission when the car came from the factory without overdrive.
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