All these great ideas!!

npca-pfohl patrol · Post by **npca-pfohl patrol** » Sat May 12, 2001 4:32 pm

Kudos to the suggestion to 'spark' some life into our message board! Now we have a serious discussion going on about the possibility of a tranny swap [I'll try to ignore the "Toy' thing!], an HEI conversion in the works, and "Alex's 4x4 Supply"....Looks like our club is on to some exiting developments! Now, if we could only find an alternative to this almost 2 buck per gal. gas thing....Maybe a little "Sake" in the tank every once in a while?? Everyone keep up the great work!!

npca-jahdavebob · Post by **npca-jahdavebob** » Wed May 16, 2001 12:37 pm

Almost $2 a gallon? The rest of the world seems near double that, its good to live in the land of spoils USA

npca-alex · Post by **npca-alex** » Fri May 18, 2001 4:23 pm

Actually the first name we wanted to use for the business was taken, so now we are thinking of: "Children of a Lesser Gear" Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Alex.

npca-gary · Post by **npca-gary** » Sun May 20, 2001 12:08 pm

I suppose "4X4s are Us" is out of the question although it would be an adult toy store.

npca-roc8man · Post by **npca-roc8man** » Wed May 23, 2001 1:42 am

Martin, With an OD tranny (albeit Toyota but still Japanese) it would save you some $$ on gas bills too. Otherwise your stuck with a 3 speed, no synchro first, no granny first and no OD. Plus wait until it needs rebuilding...$$$$. For a daily driver, a 5 speed with OD is the only way to go. David

npca-gary · Post by **npca-gary** » Tue Jun 12, 2001 9:26 pm

Amen to the 5 speed. I would have sold my Patrol long ago without it. I must have bought one of the last Marks 4X4 manufactured. I'm not in an area where I can see a lot of benefit from the overdrive but the granny first gear is great. I haven't gone into low range since I had it installed.