rx-8 6speed in SE?
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Most new trannies from the manufacturer cost on the order of $4-6k. Plus the six speed is not based on the rib case design, its a six speed so its obviously has some drastic internal differences. Plus I've heard of several people having problems with it.
Then there is the question, why do you need a six speed?
Then there is the question, why do you need a six speed?
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i was thinking about this as well... but to bolt it to a 12a, why the 6th gear ? hell i get bored when i hit five and want to shift more... other reasons 5th tops out to fast if you have alot of power, and id suppose youd need alot of power, i dont really know id love to have a 6 speed just for having one. but if theres problems with those trannys count me out on them. otherwise count me in.
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i was thinking about this as well... but to bolt it to a 12a, why the 6th gear ? hell i get bored when i hit five and want to shift more... other reasons 5th tops out to fast if you have alot of power, and id suppose youd need alot of power, i dont really know id love to have a 6 speed just for having one. but if theres problems with those trannys count me out on them. otherwise count me in.
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I have heard of tranny problems with the RX8, it's really weak I guess.
Anyway, heres the gear ratios for the RX-8 compared to the gear ratios for a second gen Turbo II.
RX-8 Gear Ratio's
1st--3.76:1
2nd--2.27:1
3rd--1.65:1
4th--1.19:1
5th--1.00:1
6th--0.84:1
Final drive--4.44:1
TII Gear Ratio's
1st--3.483
2nd--2.015
3rd--1.391
4th--1.000
5th--0.719
Final drive--4.100
Anyway, heres the gear ratios for the RX-8 compared to the gear ratios for a second gen Turbo II.
RX-8 Gear Ratio's
1st--3.76:1
2nd--2.27:1
3rd--1.65:1
4th--1.19:1
5th--1.00:1
6th--0.84:1
Final drive--4.44:1
TII Gear Ratio's
1st--3.483
2nd--2.015
3rd--1.391
4th--1.000
5th--0.719
Final drive--4.100
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The RX-8 tranny is not related to any Mazda unit. It's built by Aisin and is a version of the 6-speed used in the Miata.
Thanks for the ratios! Let's see... 1st gear unusably low, 2-3-4-5-6 okay but could be closer.
Hmm.
- Pete (2.5:1 low gear, 1:1 high gear, and nice spacing in between... it's all I ask)
Thanks for the ratios! Let's see... 1st gear unusably low, 2-3-4-5-6 okay but could be closer.
Hmm.
- Pete (2.5:1 low gear, 1:1 high gear, and nice spacing in between... it's all I ask)
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