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petew · 06-09-2023, 10:35 AM

I am just finishing up installing a T5 5 speed in my 30 Coupe using a kit from modela5speed.com which was formerly called Valley Machine.

I had originally wanted a mitchell overdrive and one of their transmissions but didn't want to wait until december or past that to get it .
Plus in speaking with the owner at Mitchell ( great guy ) he is having to outsource a lot of work because he is short on staff and as a result the prices will go up. I would imagine the total will be at or above $6,000 for the Mitchell package all in by the time I could get one . that's components , core charges and shipping but no tax.

The kit I purchased cost me less than $3k shipped and the transmission can be found for very reasonable money used or you can buy a fresh unit from a rebuilder which is what I did.

The kit was fun to install but more involved than the Mitchell and of course makes the car a little less original but should make the car easier to drive in modern traffic and my wife will now be able to drive it.

This is what worked for me and may not be everyones idea of a good modification but it is a viable option.

I have a bunch of pictures of the installation if anyone is interested in seeing them.

Pete

06-09-2023, 10:35 AM	#1
petew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 215	5 Speed Conversion I am just finishing up installing a T5 5 speed in my 30 Coupe using a kit from modela5speed.com which was formerly called Valley Machine. I had originally wanted a mitchell overdrive and one of their transmissions but didn't want to wait until december or past that to get it . Plus in speaking with the owner at Mitchell ( great guy ) he is having to outsource a lot of work because he is short on staff and as a result the prices will go up. I would imagine the total will be at or above $6,000 for the Mitchell package all in by the time I could get one . that's components , core charges and shipping but no tax. The kit I purchased cost me less than $3k shipped and the transmission can be found for very reasonable money used or you can buy a fresh unit from a rebuilder which is what I did. The kit was fun to install but more involved than the Mitchell and of course makes the car a little less original but should make the car easier to drive in modern traffic and my wife will now be able to drive it. This is what worked for me and may not be everyones idea of a good modification but it is a viable option. I have a bunch of pictures of the installation if anyone is interested in seeing them. Pete