Will 5 Speed Conversion decrease value of car?

E-Type
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Australian gallons, =Imperial

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Plus, he was probably driving downhill both ways.

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Well, certainly upside down (looking at my globe) and goodness knows how that affects mileage.

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There is the little issue of lower RPM causing less friction. Not sure it
would be measurable outside a lab.
pauls

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In Australia we are in the 21st century and use Litres and have done so since 1973.When my E type was built in 1966, we then used real proper Imperial Gallons, and not USA gallons.So when I said I regular achieved 29 to 30 mpg on Canberra to Melbourne trip, that was of course proper Imperial Gallons with a speedo reading in mph and not km/h as they all do now.
Given a USA gallon is some 17% smaller than an Imperial Gallon, my 29 to 30 mpg equates to 24-25 miles per USA gallon so I wasn’t splitting straws given the claim I responded to was that a standard 4 speed gearbox E type couldn’t achieve 18 mpg, thus justifying fitting a five speed gearbox that apparently can achieve 18 mpg. Thus my comment - something seriously wrong with any (4.2) E type that can’t get 18 mpg, but then I was advised, the thirsty car was a V12 - problem solved, or rather explained as I don’t think anything will allow a V12 E type to get 30 mpg, apart from maybe a ride behind a tow rope.
PS.
Our maps of the world show Australia on top, and Europe/Usa on the bottom (LOL)

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One way I guess.
Canberra is at 1000 metres, Melbourne at sea level, so downhill one way over the 650 km distance.
But then when I drove home, it was up hill
Roger

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I was kidding, Roger. Poor attempt at humor on my part.

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We must be married to the same woman. I am shopping for a series III, and am willing to pay top dollar for a “done” car. I can no longer drive a stick. An OD auto trans (that didn’t modify the tunnel) would not be negative IMO, if the original trans was included.

That said, I have a completely original 1960 Corvette with a 2 speed powerglide. Im never going to change it. I love driving it.

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Mark,
Totally happy with a bit of humour - didn’t see your comment as anything else.
Roger

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Not that hard to find. Trick is to no where to look, call me 917 544 3124. Thanks.