TR6 Five Speed Conversion

The HVDA 5-speed conversion has proven a popular request here, so let’s take a look at progress on the latest swap. In addition to the transmission swap, the customer wanted us to pull the head and check the cam and lifters, which were pitted and worn. Peruse the pictures…

The current state of affairs.

The current state of affairs.

The owner wanted to pull the head and check things out, which revealed pitted lifters and a worn cam.

The owner wanted to pull the head and check things out, which revealed pitted lifters and a worn cam.

Ratco linkage.

Ratco linkage.

Mod to relocate the shifter.  It's included in the kit.

Mod to relocate the shifter. It’s included in the kit.

Old Triumph transmission removed.

Old Triumph transmission removed.