Date:         Thu, 6 Dec 2001 10:21:08 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
Comments: To: ChrisS@informs.com
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In a message dated 12/6/01 6:55:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ChrisS@INFORMS.COM writes:

<< This seems like much more cost effective way of getting traction than
 putting an entire $yncro tranny in you Vanny (Ha! I made a funny! Tranny -
 Vanny... get it?).  Then, if don't already own a tall-sitting '85, you can
 purchase those limited-run $400 springs that will raise you ride height and
 you have a respectable off-road vehicle. >>

It should have been clarified earlier that you actually do not need to
install a Syncro tranny. What you actually need to do is get the case from a
Syncro trans with the locking diff. Then install your transmission in that
case along with the hardware for actuating the locker. Earlier this year I
bought such a set-up for $150 less the vacuum parts.

There was a discussion about using a Quaife last year. They can do limited
runs but there would be a minimum order IIRC. Cost would at about the price
of installing a Syncro locker.

BenT
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