Transmission for the FD/FC???
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Yep, I bet it's an RX-8 trans. It has provisions for a power plant frame to bolt to it so it's not an FC trans and it has a push-style clutch so it's not an FD trans.
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Most of the US RX-8 trans (maybe all) are 6-speeds. From what I understand it's not even close to a bolt-in. Also I think the 6-speed is weaker than the old FD 5-speed.
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that is the 5 speed from the low power Rx8, we didn't get the low power engine with a manual in the US.
its basically an FD transmission with a normal clutch, not sure what the other differences are (could look though, have the parts catalog)
its basically an FD transmission with a normal clutch, not sure what the other differences are (could look though, have the parts catalog)
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Rx-8 5 speed. Basically an FD internal with a different bellhousing for a push type clutch and a different tail shaft to accommodate the PPF and length of the RX-8
It's a good option for REW swapped RX-8's as it will handle more power than the 6 speed imploder box
It's a good option for REW swapped RX-8's as it will handle more power than the 6 speed imploder box
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Wonder how much those run for. That would be interesting if you could take a shredded FD trans, swap the bell housing and tail housing over, and have a nice transmission.
Used to be you could get good used JDM trans for like $300-500, that ship has sailed.
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Used to be you could get good used JDM trans for like $300-500, that ship has sailed.
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I browse ebay for them occasionally since I came across that swap before. Right now there's a full 4 port renesis swap with the 5spd for $1k but I didn't see any transmissions alone. Kinda hard to search for as putting in rx8 5 speed transmission brings up all the 6spds too.
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I browse ebay for them occasionally since I came across that swap before. Right now there's a full 4 port renesis swap with the 5spd for $1k but I didn't see any transmissions alone. Kinda hard to search for as putting in rx8 5 speed transmission brings up all the 6spds too.
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VEEEERY interesting. I'd love to get my hands on one of those. I have a parts trans I could use too.
I have a feeling the hard part is just getting that trans in the US. Getting the 6-speeds is probably a piece of cake.
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I have a feeling the hard part is just getting that trans in the US. Getting the 6-speeds is probably a piece of cake.
Dale
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