13B 1980 RX7 Transmission Woes
I recently purchased a 1980 RX7 13B that now has developed a transmission problem. It is matted to I believe a stock NA transmission.
So my transmission/clutch has some sort of issue where it makes a hell of a racket when depressing the clutch. The car will not get to neutral as it seems to not disengage properly. I have yet to drop the transmission to investigate further as I don’t have easy access to a lift. The car did come with clutch kit that fits a S4/S5 transmission which I’m told, but would need a custom driveshaft to mount up to the rear. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I’m trying to get this back on the road ASAP. Also what would be the most cost effective way to go about fixing. Thank you. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c0c0051f5.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8fef88328.jpeg |
I saw the YouTube series on this build.
If you put the back of the car on stands or ramps, you can drop the trans. |
Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12351516)
I saw the YouTube series on this build.
If you put the back of the car on stands or ramps, you can drop the trans. |
Sounds like pilot or throwout bearing. Both would be replaced when replacing the clutch...
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Wouldn't get too excited about trans til clutch inspected,majority of problems will be there. Pretty aggressive clutch kit pictured there,car drag raced?
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Thanks for the replies,
Joe did a few runs with the car it seems after the build but nothing substantial. I certainly haven’t drag raced it since purchased. |
Originally Posted by Kentetsu
(Post 12351540)
Sounds like pilot or throwout bearing. Both would be replaced when replacing the clutch...
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[QUOTE=nismogtr;12351551]Might sound stupid but where would be a good place to buy a clutch kit for this transmission? To my understanding it is just a stock NA trans.[/QUOTE
Exedy Stage 1 clutch #10806 fits all 12A-13B NA 1983-91 holds up to 196 ft lbs torque. Have put these in a number of 1st gens, good clutch without too much pedal pressure. Shop around for best price. |
[QUOTE=GSLSEforme;12351556]
Originally Posted by nismogtr
(Post 12351551)
Might sound stupid but where would be a good place to buy a clutch kit for this transmission? To my understanding it is just a stock NA trans.[/QUOTE
Exedy Stage 1 clutch #10806 fits all 12A-13B NA 1983-91 holds up to 196 ft lbs torque. Have put these in a number of 1st gens, good clutch without too much pedal pressure. Shop around for best price. |
Originally Posted by GSLSEforme
(Post 12351556)
Exedy Stage 1 clutch #10806 fits all 12A-13B NA 1983-91 holds up to 196 ft lbs torque. Have put these in a number of 1st gens, good clutch without too much pedal pressure. Shop around for best price. Tried the exedy stage 1... not enough grip for my machine; for better or worse. I use a clutch like the one pictured (except the cheapo brand). It holds my torques in check. Not too bad for a DD clutch. |
Originally Posted by Qingdao
(Post 12351564)
Tried the exedy stage 1... not enough grip for my machine; for better or worse.
I use a clutch like the one pictured (except the cheapo brand). It holds my torques in check. Not too bad for a DD clutch. Ran a early 13B with Holley with a fogger plate and 75,125 hp nitrous shot in 84 GSL with 4.77 final drive with shimmed clutch packs that saw drag strip frequently. Ran strong,I hammered it a lot and stage 1 clutch lasted almost 2 years. It had a little trouble holding the 125 shot as it got a lot of runs on it. That’s the most abuse I ever heaped on one of them. Never had a problem with regular NA use. I like the way it works for driving on the street a lot better than puck type clutch,more civilized,smoother. |
[QUOTE=GSLSEforme;12351556]
Originally Posted by nismogtr
(Post 12351551)
Might sound stupid but where would be a good place to buy a clutch kit for this transmission? To my understanding it is just a stock NA trans.[/QUOTE
Exedy Stage 1 clutch #10806 fits all 12A-13B NA 1983-91 holds up to 196 ft lbs torque. Have put these in a number of 1st gens, good clutch without too much pedal pressure. Shop around for best price. |
Originally Posted by nismogtr
(Post 12360377)
Just to confirm this will fit my 1980 car?
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12360382)
It will fit because I believe you have a second gen 13B and they use the 225mm clutch. You could also use that new clutch the car came with and not mess with the drive shaft. The clutch that is used is determined by the flywheel being used. And the flywheel is dictated by the rotating assembly.
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I have never changed a clutch, but I think what Kansas was saying is that you need a clutch for the 13B's flywheel. 1979 through 83 didn't have a 13B available.... they were all 12a's. So a clutch kit for a 79-82 or 83+ will be made for a 12a, which you don't have. You need a 13B clutch kit. I think.
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Unless something has changed with this car, the builder of this car (documented on YouTube) put either an S4 or S5 13B in it if I remember correctly.
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12360619)
Unless something has changed with this car, the builder of this car (documented on YouTube) put either an S4 or S5 13B in it if I remember correctly.
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Originally Posted by KansasCityREPU
(Post 12360619)
Unless something has changed with this car, the builder of this car (documented on YouTube) put either an S4 or S5 13B in it if I remember correctly.
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Originally Posted by nismogtr
(Post 12365337)
So does this mean this ACT kit will work for this setup? A S4 engine with the NA trans? Trying to figure this all out, I’m not mechanical savvy.
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