FC3S: Can an RX7 tranny be rebuilt?
09-26-09, 06:33 AM
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I think Banzai Racing rebuilds trannies?
I had mine rebuilt at a local shop. The R-type tranny (T2, FD) is very similar to the Ford Ranger tranny. There are some minor differences between the 86-87 1/2 built ones and the 88. The shop that rebuilt my tranny had some trouble finding an appropriate 5th gear synchro due to some mixed up part numbers or something.
I had mine rebuilt at a local shop. The R-type tranny (T2, FD) is very similar to the Ford Ranger tranny. There are some minor differences between the 86-87 1/2 built ones and the 88. The shop that rebuilt my tranny had some trouble finding an appropriate 5th gear synchro due to some mixed up part numbers or something.
09-26-09, 06:35 AM
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I dont think shipping a trans from canada to wisconsin is feasable.
The shop I went to for example., the rebuilder has been there as long as I have been going there, and thats coming up on 20 years. Never had one of his go bad on me.
You dont need mazdatrix for parts, let the shop do thier thing.
The shop I went to for example., the rebuilder has been there as long as I have been going there, and thats coming up on 20 years. Never had one of his go bad on me.
You dont need mazdatrix for parts, let the shop do thier thing.
09-26-09, 01:45 PM
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rebuilding these isnt too bad, but its more money than getting another used one. you also need the crazy long puller set...
to give some idea, just the bearings and synchros are in the $400 range.
the NA trans in my 1st gen i rebuilt myself, cost was probably in the $600 range, but i changed all the forks and sliders too
to give some idea, just the bearings and synchros are in the $400 range.
the NA trans in my 1st gen i rebuilt myself, cost was probably in the $600 range, but i changed all the forks and sliders too
09-26-09, 02:53 PM
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I wish I was driving!
Depending on transmission year and model, the cars will have 5 or 6 blocking rings. Unknown to most, the TII transmissions are syncronized on all gears, including reverse.
Once the blocking ring is worn out, the teeth in the hub on on the gear can grind against each other, and wear. Severely grinding transmission can need one of the two replaced, which starts to add up quickly... although sometimes the teeth can be hand filed back to within spec.
The bearings should also always be replaced whenever the transmission is opened up.
The problem with rebuilding a trans yourself is all the specialized tools required and having to order the correct shims to correct for endplay.
09-27-09, 09:59 AM
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Thanks guys for all the responses... this really helps me gauge approx how much I should expect to pay for a tranny rebuilt on my TII and what's involved. My main concern was really whether or not the tranny could actually be rebuilt by a good transmission shop. Thanks again!
09-27-09, 10:26 AM
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Found this on ebay..
In this book you have how to rebuild a gearbox.. It seems it is very good book..
here is link.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/13BT-...sQ5fLiterature
In this book you have how to rebuild a gearbox.. It seems it is very good book..
here is link.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/13BT-...sQ5fLiterature
09-27-09, 10:31 AM
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I had mine rebuilt years ago by a local shop. I don't recall exactly what they replaced but I think it was syncros, input shaft, bearings, seals and the standard "soft" parts. The cost was $600 Canadian and it drove like a new transmission until I blew the input shaft apart with 400HP.
If you can find a used transmission in great shape for $150-$200 then you can go that route. But most of the RX-7 transmissions these days are just plain worn out. Spend a few hundred more for a rebuild and I bet you will be very happy.
If you can find a used transmission in great shape for $150-$200 then you can go that route. But most of the RX-7 transmissions these days are just plain worn out. Spend a few hundred more for a rebuild and I bet you will be very happy.
09-28-09, 06:36 AM
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Hmmn sorry to thread jack but after reading this I'm a little worried. My car should make around 450hp at the wheels next week, how longs the trans gonna last?
Edit: The clutch and diff aren't gonna let go either lol so if something goes it's gonna be the trans, its a manual
Edit: The clutch and diff aren't gonna let go either lol so if something goes it's gonna be the trans, its a manual
09-28-09, 05:10 PM
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Hmmn sorry to thread jack but after reading this I'm a little worried. My car should make around 450hp at the wheels next week, how longs the trans gonna last?
Edit: The clutch and diff aren't gonna let go either lol so if something goes it's gonna be the trans, its a manual
Edit: The clutch and diff aren't gonna let go either lol so if something goes it's gonna be the trans, its a manual
drag launches are hard on the trans....
09-28-09, 06:55 PM
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there are people running the stock TII trans and diff who are picking the front wheels up and running 9's. so they are plenty strong. but how many times can they take it is the answer. One guy (with an LS1 FC) still had the TII rear with over 400 launches on it with slicks. But i have also seen them break on one good launch from a 500hp FC.
so who knows?
so who knows?
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