Converting an old v12 from auto to manual?
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I spoke to a mechanic about five years ago about putting a manual five speed box in my old Daimler and was told that the best gear box for the job would be from a BMW 850 or similar and he could do it for about £4k!
This is just a casual enquiry at this point but does anyone have any idea if what i was told was accurate, and whether the figures have changed much as the price of 850's have come down?
The reason i want to turn her into a manual is i am considering making a bit of a beast out of her. Big fat alloys, loud exhaust etc.
Just for fun
This is just a casual enquiry at this point but does anyone have any idea if what i was told was accurate, and whether the figures have changed much as the price of 850's have come down?
The reason i want to turn her into a manual is i am considering making a bit of a beast out of her. Big fat alloys, loud exhaust etc.
Just for fun
They are in the US, but they ship to the UK and the exchange rate will mean a great price
www.TheDrivenMan.com
Paramount said:
They are in the US, but they ship to the UK and the exchange rate will mean a great price
www.TheDrivenMan.com
Hadn't thought of buying from the US
Obviously i would come and see you at Paramount, I love what you do but i don't have the budget at the moment.
Maybe I'll come and see you for a little exhaust work if i ever get round to doing the gearbox.
hedders said:
I spoke to a mechanic about five years ago about putting a manual five speed box in my old Daimler and was told that the best gear box for the job would be from a BMW 850 or similar and he could do it for about £4k!
This is just a casual enquiry at this point but does anyone have any idea if what i was told was accurate, and whether the figures have changed much as the price of 850's have come down?
The reason i want to turn her into a manual is i am considering making a bit of a beast out of her. Big fat alloys, loud exhaust etc.
Just for fun
This is just a casual enquiry at this point but does anyone have any idea if what i was told was accurate, and whether the figures have changed much as the price of 850's have come down?
The reason i want to turn her into a manual is i am considering making a bit of a beast out of her. Big fat alloys, loud exhaust etc.
Just for fun
Didn't the V12 E-Types use a Getrag box.
Turning an earlier Jag V12 into a manual shouldn't be much of a problem, I wouldn't think. I don't know if it became more of an issue for the late 6L jobbies where there might be links between the ECU and the gearbox.
deadslow said:
Had a response:
To paraphrase,
We can't do it but for £5.5k we can put a new 4 speed auto box in.
deadslow said:
OOh, got a response back from him too.
To paraphrase,
"I can give you all the bits (getrag) you need for £1.4k!"
I am waiting for some info on whether that is reconditioned or used gear but it sounds promising.
I had this box in my modified V12E (400hp engine). The company is in the states so the exchange rate should be a bonus. IMHO Getrag/Toyota Supra boxes etc. are a compromise and not a whole lot cheaper. Also they may struggle with the torque if you are contemplating engine work.
Good luck
www.5speeds.com/jag.htm
Good luck
www.5speeds.com/jag.htm
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