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Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 12:30 pm
by odasker
I know this may have been answered before, but I can't seem to find it. Does anyone know if a 4 speed or a 5 speed from newer roadsters will fit a 1963 SPL-310? Is there any modifications that need to be done?
Re: Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:05 pm
by pebbles
Some helpful info here
http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.ph ... ap#p205231" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:57 pm
by odasker
Ok. it looks like it may be more trouble than it is worth. I have not yet driven my 1963 roadster and have just heard and read stories about how bad the original for speed without the synchro gear is. I found a good deal on a four-speed out of the 67 roadster. I was hoping I could put it in and just change out the driveshaft.
Re: Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:17 pm
by pebbles
non synchro 1st will inhibit a 30 degree turn from speed. One could probably swing a 45 at 20 mph in second gear
unless you are ted. wimp.
Re: Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:45 am
by spl310
I have not had a problem AT ALL driving the original 4 speed in my 1500. I don't get the fuss.
Re: Transmissions 4 speed and 5 Speed
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:24 pm
by odasker
That's good to hear. Thanks for the info. I will just keep it as is. I don't plan to race it. It will be more of just a city cruiser.