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Q & A: Overdrive Gearbox

Tuesday July 10th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,


I have a 1970 MGB and would like to upgrade it to overdrive. The mechanic I use recommends I find a complete transmission with the overdrive unit to replace my original transmission. Is this necessary? Can I just purchase an overdrive gearbox and have it installed on my existing transmission? Your thoughts would be appreciated.


Thanks

Larry
Larry,

While the main box of the standard and overdrive gearboxes use the same components, the length of the mainshaft is considerably different. It is impossible to just "fit" an overdrive to the back of a standard gea... read more