Re: Can I convert from remote to rod change?
The A+ refers to the engine in the later minis, metros, whether they changed the box I don't know.
Just had a quick look on the mini forum seems little difference between the boxes, except diff ratios and gear ratios, and as you know the rod/ remote.
But a stronger box, no not so you would notice, unless you go down the straight cut gears etc.
Just get a good condition box or good built box.
If you are going down the gearbox rebuild etc central oil pick up would be a good idea, not for your gearbox, but you engine may like it
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/150777-how-much-difference-will-oil-pipe-central-pickup-make/