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alexander rickert - 04 May 2004 09:45 GMT

hello

I'm looking for information 'bout an overdrive "type J".
How strong is he?
Can a B230K (carburetor) 116HP run with it without probs? Even if I
increase the HP a bit?
Or should i keep looking for the stronger "type P"?

greets lex

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Mike F - 04 May 2004 15:11 GMT

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They used the type J on 240 Turbos with a lot more torque than you'll
ever get out of your B230K, so you'll have no problems.

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David Balfour - 04 May 2004 16:09 GMT

The J-types are very strong. They were also used on Triumphs in the 70's. I
had one on a tuned Dolomite Sprint that was estimated to have upwards of
170bhp. The overdrive never had any problems, and the car was sold with over
110,000 miles on the clock.

David

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> They used the type J on 240 Turbos with a lot more torque than you'll
> ever get out of your B230K, so you'll have no problems.

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James Sweet - 05 May 2004 04:08 GMT

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I've been pushing close to 200hp through a J type overdrive for a number of
years now, no problems yet.

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