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Dodgeman- I have looked into that, and the bill for genuine synchro's & bearings is around $1100 AUD not the casual freshen up you'd think!!

Have you done a gearbox rebuild? are there aftermarket bearings & sinchro's available for the 5 speed 60 series?

the 1-1 fifth boxes are fantastic to drive, nice close ratios right through the range ... great for keeping the revs in the right power range.

If you are absolutely sure that it is a 1 to 1 gearbox, & you are not using fifth gear in your current overdrive box, then clean & strip this one & check it for wear & damage, after all, it was in the back of the van for a reason, right? [it is a car gearbox isn't it?]

If all is good, then give it a freshen up with some bearings, synchro rings & small parts as required, & swap it into your car.
Sell the OD box to help defray your costs.
This way you get a fresh & tight box, you get to use all five gears, enjoy the drive, & save a buck on the deal through low purchase price & the sale of the OD box.
Sounds like a bargain to me.

I was shopping around today at several local wreckers. I found a 5spd gear box, 1:1 final drive, 60 on the side, smooth case. what is it?
It was in a the back of a van.

Now here is the deal I have a 5spd DOGLEG in the car now. I dont use 5th gear ever.

Do I dare swap it out? I do want to open it up and inspect it first, replace bearings and such. It should have a closer gear ratio, right?

I know I can sell the thing (dogleg) for a fair penny too!


Any thoughts?