Transmission Conversions
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Transmission Conversion Kit
Adapter plates allow the fitment of standard shift
transmission in cars that normally come with automatic transmissions. In the
process of changing a car from automatic to standard shift, several items
become important.
You will need a clutch pedal, speedometer interface,
and comfortable shifter stick location. Next will be compatibility of rear
axle ratio, physical space constraints, and other considerations like
reverse lamp operation, drive shaft, rear mount, and so forth.
Choice of transmission is an important consideration.
For instance, if your car has a rear axle ratio of 2.88:1, an overdrive
transmission is not the best choice if you do not spend much time at 80
miles per hour or above. A better choice may be a straight-through 4-speed
or 5-speed such as the Richmond Gear Street 5-speed. If you have a 3.54 or
higher rear axle ratio, a World Class T-5 Borg Warner 5-speed or a Tremec
3500 may be a good choice. One transmission that is not usually suitable in
any case is the S-10 GM pickup T-5 non-world class 5-speed. They have weaker
gears and bearings and will not handle the torque of a good-running Jaguar
engine, especially in a heavy car.
We offer 5 & 6-speed transmissions, adaptor plates,
clutches, clutch pedals, speedometer adaptions, and the parts necessary to
complete a successful conversion.
Rule #1: Keep Jaguar bellhousing, flywheel and starter
together. A bellhousing from an XK, a starter from a Mark 2 and a
flywheel from a 4.2 E-Type will not work together. All three must be
compatible and from the same application.
If you have an E-Type (not 2+2 automatic) and you think you want a
5-speed, think it through. The T-5 modified transmissions offered for this
conversion are not as strong and durable as the original 4-speeds. The Moss 4-speed is a very good
transmission when properly rebuilt and the driver knows
how to shift it.
We
rebuild these transmissions and offer re-machining of the synchros so they shift
better than new. The original transmission can be rebuilt. The better course
might be to put a taller gear in the rear to lower engine RPM at road speed.
We offer
rebuild service on the differentials and can
change the ring and pinion to a taller ratio.
Transmissions Available
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Tremec TKO 550, modified |
3,995.00 |
3,995.00 |
3,995.00 |
3,995.00 |
| Borg Warner T-5 World Class, new, modified |
2,500.00 |
2,500.00 |
2,500.00 |
|
| Borg Warner T-56 with 5th & 6th Overdrive,
reconditioned, modified |
|
|
|
2,300.00 |
| Richmond Gear Street Close Ratio 5-speed with
Shifter |
|
|
|
3,495.00 |
| Richmond Gear 5-speed Overdrive with Shifter |
|
|
|
3,995.00 |
| Richmond Gear 6-Speed Overdrive with Shifter |
|
|
|
4,200.00 |
All transmissions are "overdrive" except Richmond Gear Street 5-speed.
Generally speaking, none of the above transmissions fit E-Types
without extensive modification to the driveline tunnel of the car. We
installed a
Richmond Gear 6-speed in an E-Type and you can get an idea of the
modifications involved by reading our project page about it.
Core Charges
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| T-5 Transmission Core Charge |
300.00 |
300.00 |
300.00 |
300.00 |
| T-56 Transmission Core Charge |
|
|
|
500.00 |
Adaptor Plates
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Transmission to Jaguar Bellhousing |
495.00 |
|
|
|
| Bellhousing to Engine Adaptor (Note: This adaptor
is designed to use an aftermarket gear reduction starter.) |
|
Inquire |
Inquire |
600.00 |
Bellhousings
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Aluminum GM Bellhousing, new |
|
250.00 |
250.00 |
250.00 |
| New Steel Scattershield-type Bellhousing |
|
349.00 |
349.00 |
349.00 |
Flywheels
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Stock Steel Flywheel, reconditioned |
400.00 |
400.00 |
400.00 |
400.00 |
| Steel Flywheel Core Charge |
150.00 |
150.00 |
150.00 |
150.00 |
| New Aluminum Flywheel |
595.00 |
595.00 |
595.00 |
595.00 |
Clutches
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Jaguar 10" Clutch, 3-piece, new |
495.00 |
|
|
|
| Ford/GM 10.5" Clutch, 2-piece, new |
|
225.00 |
225.00 |
|
| Compatible Ford/GM Clutch Disc |
210.00 |
|
|
|
| Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch |
|
395.00 |
395.00 |
395.00 |
Other Parts
| |
XK & Early sedan 4-Speed Cars |
Early Auto Trans. Cars
Pre-1969 & 2+2 XKE |
XJ-6 Sedans 1969-87 |
XJ-12 & XJS |
| Pilot Bearing |
65.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
65.00 |
| Drive Shaft Slip Yoke |
125.00 |
125.00 |
125.00 |
125.00 |
| Howe Central Release Bearing Assembly |
|
199.00 |
199.00 |
199.00 |
| Pedal Box with Clutch Pedal & Master |
|
495.00 |
495.00 |
495.00 |
| Pedal Box Core Charge (Auto acceptable) |
|
150.00 |
150.00 |
150.00 |
| Speedo Adaption |
150.00 |
150.00 |
150.00 |
150.00 |
| Gear Reduction Starter |
265.00 |
265.00 |
265.00 |
|
| Hydraulic Reservoir & Piping Kit |
|
129.00 |
129.00 |
129.00 |
| Hydraulic Reservoir only |
79.00 |
79.00 |
79.00 |
79.00 |
| Fastener Kit & Instructions |
49.00 |
89.00 |
89.00 |
89.00 |
| Shift Knobs |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Clutch Pedal Installation Kit with Instructions
This kit converts an automatic pedal box to manual. Drilling and
threading required. Includes rubber brake and pedal pads, clutch master
cylinder and illustrated instructions. Series 1 XJ6 requires Series 2 or 3
pedal box. Inquire about Mark 1, Mark 2, 3.4 or 3.8S.
| Part Number |
Application |
Price |
| VJW 3246/K |
Mark 1 & 2, 3.4S, 3.8S |
200.00 |
| VJW 9673/K |
4.2 & V-12 XKE |
400.00 |
| C 44292/K |
XJS |
400.00 |
| CAC 3139/K |
XJ6 Series 1, 2 & 3 |
400.00 |
Steel Brake and Clutch Pedal Pad
To facilitate converting automatic to standard
| Part Number |
Application |
Price |
| C 14852 |
Mark 1 and 2 |
17.95 |
| C 20221 |
XKE |
30.00 |
