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Jan 25, 2012 10:03 am
Jan 25, 2012 10:03 am
Subject: Re: Gearbox
Folks,
The Alvis box is a fine unit - but it's not "vintage" and has a centre gear lever so you will need to drill a hole in the floor boards. Apart from that, I think it will fit quite well but of course IMHO removes much of the character from a HC 2 Litre.
I have a further question - surely most HC cars from original would have an OH box, so the ZE box -(which I like) is not the normal one for an early unblown 2 Litre car. I believe second hand OH boxes may be around and it might be worth advertising for one if you wish to go down this path.
IMHO, a 2 Litre with an OH box is great fun to drive. I like the challenge of getting the timing right and often don't bother with the clutch between gears. When I do use the clutch, it's also a delight with the clutch stop is set up properly.
My 16/80 has the ZE box and again it's great fun, but for different reasons. This is mainly because it is "challenging" to use! Because the engine revs so well, the ZE box seems to be very well suited to the 16/80 and contributes to the delightful difference between driving the "vintage" 2 Litre and the "fizzer" 16/80 which is so smooth!
Colin M34
Folks,
The Alvis box is a fine unit - but it's not "vintage" and has a centre gear lever so you will need to drill a hole in the floor boards. Apart from that, I think it will fit quite well but of course IMHO removes much of the character from a HC 2 Litre.
I have a further question - surely most HC cars from original would have an OH box, so the ZE box -(which I like) is not the normal one for an early unblown 2 Litre car. I believe second hand OH boxes may be around and it might be worth advertising for one if you wish to go down this path.
IMHO, a 2 Litre with an OH box is great fun to drive. I like the challenge of getting the timing right and often don't bother with the clutch between gears. When I do use the clutch, it's also a delight with the clutch stop is set up properly.
My 16/80 has the ZE box and again it's great fun, but for different reasons. This is mainly because it is "challenging" to use! Because the engine revs so well, the ZE box seems to be very well suited to the 16/80 and contributes to the delightful difference between driving the "vintage" 2 Litre and the "fizzer" 16/80 which is so smooth!
Colin M34