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Old 07-13-2010, 11:43 PM
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Default Shift fork conversion possible?

I know might be a more work than it's worth type endeavor
But... wonder if you can swap out the shift fork from a T6060 to a MN6/MN12 T56.
Might be another upgrade possible to tighten up the shift rail section???
The pads look close to the same size. I dont know anyone heard of this or tried it?







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anything is possible. If anything is off, you may as well just go custom at that point though.

for each fork / synchro, are the following the same:
pad thickness at the slider groove
L pad to R pad distance
shift interlock groove at the fork link
if yes, shift interlock groove groove to slider groove

etc.
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Na I'm just talking easy upgradable idea's that are simple. If it tightens it up why not ! ?
It's not worth a bunch of machining a bunch custom parts for a negligable improvement.
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Pads should be the same size. Why would you want that fork over the iron version that is easily available for the T56?
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For the 1/2 & the 5/6 rail the intergral cast in shift links on the T6060 forks might tighten it up a bit.
I agree keep the steel 3/4.



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