Show whole topic Jun 14, 2011 11:27 pm
eddie bourke Offline
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Subject: Re: G9 gearbox
Dear Bill,
I was not suggesting that you replace your box with an Alvis just letting you know that many were replaced in the 50's & 60's when the cars were of little yalue and the G9's were in need of dental work. A friend who rebuilt a team car over 30 yrs ago had a set of straight cut gears made up locally and they never gave any trouble. Its sister car then had a Bentley mk6 box. My friends team car had an ENV 150 box fitted after going through several G9's back in the 50's and I now have this box for my car. In fact I even swopped a G10 to get the spare ENV 150 back from another special that was sold. The owner later complained that his car was now slower around Silverstone with the Lagonda G10 and a more powerful engine. I think WO had a V12 fitted with a french Cotal box. Anyway best of luck and when you get to know the box you could try clutchless gear changes if you go racing.
Regards,
Eddie.