5sp to the rx8 6speed conversion
07-06-04, 12:19 AM
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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?
07-06-04, 04:19 AM
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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.
07-06-04, 04:32 AM
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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.
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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07-06-04, 09:42 AM
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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
07-06-04, 09:45 AM
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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!
07-06-04, 02:15 PM
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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
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
07-06-04, 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by VietFC
I would say torque would be the issue, not horsepower
I would say torque would be the issue, not horsepower
07-06-04, 05:18 PM
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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!
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.
07-06-04, 06:13 PM
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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.
07-06-04, 06:15 PM
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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....
mmmm...6th gear....
07-06-04, 07:24 PM
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I too want one for an N/A FC w/o a **** 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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07-06-04, 09:55 PM
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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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07-07-04, 03:45 PM
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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.
Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version.
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.
Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version.
07-07-04, 04:03 PM
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6 speed transmissions rock once you're used to them.
Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version.
6 speed transmissions rock once you're used to them.
Maybe if there is a Mazdaspeed version of the RX-8 with a turbo it will force them to build a beefier version.
(probably get somthing over these crappy goodyear eagle HP's, they have no stickiness to them)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.
07-07-04, 05:44 PM
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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.
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