5sp to the rx8 6speed conversion
Hey sorry guys I searched the archive I do not think this was ever brought up if it was I am sorry. I've been wondering we have a rx8 roleover smashed. I was wondering if anyone knew how hard it would be to instal the 6speed in my fc ? Can it be done?
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I know the bellhousing bolt pattern is the same. That's about the extent what I know though.
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I didnt even think of that.. i'll ask the mazda dealer tomorrow when i fuss them about my spark plugs ive been waiting for... for like 2 weeks..
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try it.....you can be the first to let us know.
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and you gotta take pics!!! i want to see when you finish it..
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Is it a T2 or no? Cause from what I've heard and seen is that the RX8 6 speed is weak, and probably going to not do you much good if you have many mods.
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Originally posted by boostin13b Is it a T2 or no? Cause from what I've heard and seen is that the RX8 6 speed is weak, and probably going to not do you much good if you have many mods. |
Sell the trans to an RX-8 owner who needs it, and buy yourself several good, used FC transmissions with the money.
-Ted |
i say try it . if it works you have a newer 6 speed. and doesnt the rx8 have more power than the t2?? if so it should really hold more then .. try it trannys arent that bad to do
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if the bolt pattern is the same, they all you probaby need is a custom fit driveshaft, Possibly a different speedo cable. and you might need to extend wire, or change the connectors. If the Tranyy is cheap, TRY IT!
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Originally posted by alwayssideways i say try it . if it works you have a newer 6 speed. and doesnt the rx8 have more power than the t2?? if so it should really hold more then .. try it trannys arent that bad to do |
im waiting for a wrecked one to come into work lol. and then its mine!
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Originally posted by VietFC I would say torque would be the issue, not horsepower |
Originally posted by Molotovman if the bolt pattern is the same, they all you probaby need is a custom fit driveshaft, Possibly a different speedo cable. and you might need to extend wire, or change the connectors. If the Tranyy is cheap, TRY IT! I agree. The drive shaft will be the real problem here. With the RX8 being a 4 door it has a longer wheel base. Though with the tranny being a 6 speed the tranny housing might be a bit longer which could allow the drive shaft to work. If you can get it bolted up then that would be super rad. A carbon fiber drive shaft will save a good amount of wieght and help accelleration. |
The RX8 Tranny is a modified Miata tranny to fit into the 8, it will never take the abuse and HP of a highly modified rx7. Some 8 owners are already reporting bad trannies just because they slapped on slicks.
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So don't put it on a highly modified RX-7, leave it to a mildly modified one.
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Send it to me, I have been thinking on this for a long time, and I wanted to try it. j/k, but I think that it would be a good idea, and I really have been thinking of it.
mmmm...6th gear.... |
I too want one for an N/A FC w/o a shit load of mods (I do believe that TQ is the issue), the gears are shorter which is the main reason I want one. I'd really like to see how this works out and how much you'd have to change.
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Gearing for a TII would be totally off as well -- it would require new gear ratios to maximize the powerband of a TII.
David |
I would like to see the gear ratios for the RX-8 tranny
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Why not just buy the 6 spd sequencial tranny from HKS for 6k. then you wont have to worry about overpowering it since it can hold anywhere from 300-800. It is a lot more spendy though.
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why?
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Damn... that sucks that it's so weak... I was wondering the same thing myself...
Make it a hell of a lot easier to drive the 7 after driving the SE-R for a while. (the only car I own with working A/C, so sometimes it does happen) I usually try to shift to 6th at least once or twice a trip for about 2 days afterwards... usually the BOV is an indication that I'd better not try to engage it. I have had the same problem with the 180SX as well... enough of one that I'm toying with using the S15 SR20DET with a 6 speed when it gets put back on the road. 6 speed transmissions rock once you're used to them. :D Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version. |
Originally posted by DoriftWolf 6 speed transmissions rock once you're used to them. :D Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version. But seriously, a 6th gear to shorten the rpm drop would be great, especially for us, because it would keep us in our powerbands better. |
Overall I don't really think this is something for turbo guys to think about...it's an N/A car so it's just not smart. The tranny is made for a high flyer N/A engine with lots of horsepower and adequate torque, not lots of horsepower and torque from the holy lord himself. If you're an N/A guy I say go for it, if turbo...buy an FD tranny if you want something new.
Kiyo |
FWIW a custom driveshaft is dirt cheap if you have flanges from both stockers to work with. It's costing me 90 bucks to have my driveshaft modifed for my swapped 7.
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Originally posted by Andy Snell Why not just buy the 6 spd sequencial tranny from HKS for 6k. then you wont have to worry about overpowering it since it can hold anywhere from 300-800. It is a lot more spendy though. |
Give you $50 bucks for the engine, tranny and ECU out of the wrecked 8 :) I'll even throw in this shiney new nickel... it's shiney :)
I don't think i'm being convincing enough, am I? |
Originally posted by WonkoTheSane Give you $50 bucks for the engine, tranny and ECU out of the wrecked 8 :) I'll even throw in this shiney new nickel... it's shiney :) I don't think i'm being convincing enough, am I? |
Originally posted by skripter I will check into the hks 6sp. Personally I always thought the fc needed another gear. Boy, are you going to be disappointed. -Ted |
Well... did any one think of taking a rx8 engine and tranny and put it into a FC?... everything should work out.. besides the weight difference... or just slap a V8 chevy engine into the FC.. with a 6 tranny from some other car..
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This is the site.. forgot to post it b4..
http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/2...x7chevyv8.html |
Originally Posted by CokeRx7
This is the site.. forgot to post it b4..
http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/2...x7chevyv8.html |
Originally Posted by Fatman0203
just because they slapped on slicks.
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Originally Posted by neofreak
Or sell the car and buy one with a V8 in it already.
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