Rx-8 Compatible with Rx-7??????
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Rx-8 Compatible with Rx-7??????
Hey guys I am sorta new to the Rx7 and 8 deal, but I am already in love with the FD3's. I heard a rumor that the rx-8 6 speed transmission was possibly interchangable with the rx-7 5 speed. Is this True? is it not? and if it is True how so!
please get back with me cuz I am very interested in yalls comments.
thanks.
Clay
please get back with me cuz I am very interested in yalls comments.
thanks.
Clay
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i'm not sure if it's just a stright fit. but i suspect the ratios wouldn't be well suited to the FD turbo motor. Plus gearbox strength may become an issue
what's wrong with wanting a 6 speed gearbox???
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why would you want a 6 speed transmission?
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interesting...
"i do not know, its just an option-if they were interchangeable or what not"
^ cause you think a 6speed is M@d k00l y0!..j/k lol
"i do not know, its just an option-if they were interchangeable or what not"
^ cause you think a 6speed is M@d k00l y0!..j/k lol
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If there was a way to add a sixth gear for cruising to our 5-speeds, that might not be too bad. Add a few mpg in the process. Unfortunately, when it comes to transmissions, I'm still in the dark.
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umm so having 6th gear is better if you are racing? i mean is it better if your doing like high speeds cuz if you have 5 gear you wuld redline faster right? but if u had 6 you can go faster and not redlining it right? i have no clue how it works? lol soo my bad i hope you guys understand what i am asking
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Originally Posted by RX7Crazy_84
umm so having 6th gear is better if you are racing? i mean is it better if your doing like high speeds cuz if you have 5 gear you wuld redline faster right? but if u had 6 you can go faster and not redlining it right? i have no clue how it works? lol soo my bad i hope you guys understand what i am asking
this can be either wrong or right
with a 5 speed and "longer" gears you wont redline any faster than someone with a 6 speed.
It all boils down to gear ratios.
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Originally Posted by SiKoPaThX
I would say in keeping the same gear ratios, a 6th gear would only provide better fuel efficiency on the highway. I don't know anyone on here who has ever redlined 5th gear.
That 6 speed greddy is sweet, if not to run you bankrupt.
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Originally Posted by RX7Crazy_84
umm so having 6th gear is better if you are racing? i mean is it better if your doing like high speeds cuz if you have 5 gear you wuld redline faster right? but if u had 6 you can go faster and not redlining it right? i have no clue how it works? lol soo my bad i hope you guys understand what i am asking
The FD is drag limited at high speed, and so you'll never even top out 5th gear.
This is covered some in the FAQ: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
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