5 Speed Transmission Conversions

[LSRbbs]

I've been researching 5 speed conversions for a while for my 73 2500M. In the US they are based around Toyota gearboxes but the ratios don't really match the rearend or your hunting for a very hard to find gearbox. Stumbled across Hi Gear Engineering in the UK who supply Moss Europe but they don't sell in the US. Anyone have any experience with them or their kit? Would be great if they'd sell the TR6 kit piecemeal as some part I won't use (drive shaft for one) to help on cost. Anyone have an email contact for them? Any other good options for 5 or 6 speed conversions?

Neil

[LSRbbs]

Thanks for all the information. Couple of answers, yes, 2500M has hydraulic clutch. My current box grinds downshifting into 2nd so needs some work there. I was really just researching what options exist. I'm of two minds as part of me doesn't like deviating from stock as the entire car is in pretty good shape for a survivor. However, an extra gear would be great for longer drives and the switch wouldn't really be visible to people. May just have to keep an eye out for a OD unit.

Neil.
73 2500M