FD gearbox strength
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FD gearbox strength
Hi there.
I don't have an RX7 but i am considering using the FD gearbox to fit in a retro car (engine turbo Honda K24). I was wondering about how strong the standard gearboxes are.
The plans are for no more than 400bhp and i won't be running tyres any wider than 205. I'm not into hard launches (drag) although i do like a bit of gymkhana and drifting.
The Toyota R154 and the RB25 boxes (expensive) are also an option, but i saw that the RX7 FD boxes were a lot cheaper.
Do you think this gearbox would hold up to the power? Any better suggestions?
Thanks
I don't have an RX7 but i am considering using the FD gearbox to fit in a retro car (engine turbo Honda K24). I was wondering about how strong the standard gearboxes are.
The plans are for no more than 400bhp and i won't be running tyres any wider than 205. I'm not into hard launches (drag) although i do like a bit of gymkhana and drifting.
The Toyota R154 and the RB25 boxes (expensive) are also an option, but i saw that the RX7 FD boxes were a lot cheaper.
Do you think this gearbox would hold up to the power? Any better suggestions?
Thanks
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the FD people seem to break these transmissions at around 450lbs/ft in 3rd gear, give or take. this is in a ~2700lbs car.
you might have a look at the gearing, its ok for a car with a low flat powerband, but if you build something peaky, it sucks donkey *****
you might have a look at the gearing, its ok for a car with a low flat powerband, but if you build something peaky, it sucks donkey *****
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Thanks for the reply The car will be a lot less than 2700lbs, around 2000lbs. So that should help stress the gearbox less and with maximum width 205 tyres on the rear, it sounds like it could be strong enough and not have to worry about it breaking.
Comparing the ratios of the Honda Integra DC5 with the K20 and a 4.3 final drive.
FD ------------- K20
1st 3.484 ---- 3.266
2nd 2.015 ---- 1.88
3rd 1.391 ---- 1.121
4th 1.000 ---- 0.921
5th 0.806 ---- 0.738
They don't look too far away... Maybe playing with the final drive would be an option.
Comparing the ratios of the Honda Integra DC5 with the K20 and a 4.3 final drive.
FD ------------- K20
1st 3.484 ---- 3.266
2nd 2.015 ---- 1.88
3rd 1.391 ---- 1.121
4th 1.000 ---- 0.921
5th 0.806 ---- 0.738
They don't look too far away... Maybe playing with the final drive would be an option.
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Hi there.
I don't have an RX7 but i am considering using the FD gearbox to fit in a retro car (engine turbo Honda K24). I was wondering about how strong the standard gearboxes are.
The plans are for no more than 400bhp and i won't be running tyres any wider than 205. I'm not into hard launches (drag) although i do like a bit of gymkhana and drifting.
The Toyota R154 and the RB25 boxes (expensive) are also an option, but i saw that the RX7 FD boxes were a lot cheaper.
Do you think this gearbox would hold up to the power? Any better suggestions?
Thanks
I don't have an RX7 but i am considering using the FD gearbox to fit in a retro car (engine turbo Honda K24). I was wondering about how strong the standard gearboxes are.
The plans are for no more than 400bhp and i won't be running tyres any wider than 205. I'm not into hard launches (drag) although i do like a bit of gymkhana and drifting.
The Toyota R154 and the RB25 boxes (expensive) are also an option, but i saw that the RX7 FD boxes were a lot cheaper.
Do you think this gearbox would hold up to the power? Any better suggestions?
Thanks
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They're not dealing with an Rx-7...they are ONLY using an FD transmission for a "retro" car build with a Honda engine.
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I don't think you'll ever get away from 3rd gear case flex so hardened gears - in my opinion - only delay the inevitable of stripping all those teeth off. I've never seen shaft failures on an FD trans, plenty of gears turned into wheels on 3rd. Also if 5th gear synchros were made of gold, I'd be rich from all the panning I could do from drained fluid.
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the liberty mainshaft upgrade has worked perfectly for me for many years after blowing numerous transmissions. No results or signs of shaft flexing after many years of abuse at the track and its holding up fine.
Its not the strength of the 3rd gear that its the problem, its the misalignment with the countershaft
Its not the strength of the 3rd gear that its the problem, its the misalignment with the countershaft
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this 5-spd trans billet cover/stiffening brace from Promaz in AU looks pretty stout if you ask me.
I recognize that the OE shafts will flex and I see that as a different issue, but with an aftermarket gearset it seems like this would add resistance against case twist/flexure:
https://shop.promaz.com.au/product-p/box-brace-rx-7.htm
looks like maybe 1” (25mm) thick by my eyes
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I recognize that the OE shafts will flex and I see that as a different issue, but with an aftermarket gearset it seems like this would add resistance against case twist/flexure:
https://shop.promaz.com.au/product-p/box-brace-rx-7.htm
looks like maybe 1” (25mm) thick by my eyes
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 05-13-22 at 04:19 PM.
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this 5-spd trans billet cover/stiffening brace from Promaz in AU looks pretty stout if you ask me.
I recognize that the OE shafts will flex and I see that as a different issue, but with an aftermarket gearset it seems like this would add resistance against case twist/flexure:
https://shop.promaz.com.au/product-p/box-brace-rx-7.htm
looks like maybe 1” (25mm) thick by my eyes
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I recognize that the OE shafts will flex and I see that as a different issue, but with an aftermarket gearset it seems like this would add resistance against case twist/flexure:
https://shop.promaz.com.au/product-p/box-brace-rx-7.htm
looks like maybe 1” (25mm) thick by my eyes
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I don't think you'll ever get away from 3rd gear case flex so hardened gears - in my opinion - only delay the inevitable of stripping all those teeth off. I've never seen shaft failures on an FD trans, plenty of gears turned into wheels on 3rd. Also if 5th gear synchros were made of gold, I'd be rich from all the panning I could do from drained fluid.
HOPEFULLY a bit of caution and calmer shifting on my end will help alleviate the 5th gear syncro issue! Though I think that's definitely going to haunt all of us as long as we keep the syncros.
the liberty mainshaft upgrade has worked perfectly for me for many years after blowing numerous transmissions. No results or signs of shaft flexing after many years of abuse at the track and its holding up fine.
Its not the strength of the 3rd gear that its the problem, its the misalignment with the countershaft
Its not the strength of the 3rd gear that its the problem, its the misalignment with the countershaft
As an added precaution, we're also adding in an oil bar to get oil directly to the gears that need it most.
I really hope it all results in a far more resilient trans. I definitely plan on putting more than 400tq through the trans.
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From what I've heard, the problem is that the stock shaft flexes there, that's why we always see that 3rd gear failure. Liberty's upgraded main shaft is meant to remedy that.
HOPEFULLY a bit of caution and calmer shifting on my end will help alleviate the 5th gear syncro issue! Though I think that's definitely going to haunt all of us as long as we keep the syncros.
That's great news! Mine is currently being rebuilt at liberty. I'll be incorporating their main shaft, along with the other hardening and surface finish treatments. Ideally that'll make a noticeable difference!
As an added precaution, we're also adding in an oil bar to get oil directly to the gears that need it most.
I really hope it all results in a far more resilient trans. I definitely plan on putting more than 400tq through the trans.
HOPEFULLY a bit of caution and calmer shifting on my end will help alleviate the 5th gear syncro issue! Though I think that's definitely going to haunt all of us as long as we keep the syncros.
That's great news! Mine is currently being rebuilt at liberty. I'll be incorporating their main shaft, along with the other hardening and surface finish treatments. Ideally that'll make a noticeable difference!
As an added precaution, we're also adding in an oil bar to get oil directly to the gears that need it most.
I really hope it all results in a far more resilient trans. I definitely plan on putting more than 400tq through the trans.
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I wasn’t promoting the other in particular, but belive the price is AUD. Which would only be $344 USD, but I have a CD009 6 spd conversion waiting to be installed so moot point. In retrospect I might have gone with Liberty had I known they now offer a short ratio replacement gear option.
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