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Cars by Model Type => Old school Mazda's => Topic started by: Benbeaulieu on October 06, 2013, 04:45:07 AM

Title: Manual Transmission on my RX-4
Post by: Benbeaulieu on October 06, 2013, 04:45:07 AM
Hi everyone! I\'m converting a Mazda RX-4 1974 to an electric car and I have some problem with the transmission. I would like to know if some of you guys knows which other transmission from Mazda can fit on this car. Does a pickup B2000 transmission can fit??

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Title: Manual Transmission on my RX-4
Post by: Will66 on October 06, 2013, 08:12:12 AM
If your going electric you shouldn\'t need a gearbox.
Title: Manual Transmission on my RX-4
Post by: Benbeaulieu on October 06, 2013, 05:40:13 PM
It depends on the electric motor you have and the top speed you want. I would only use the 1 and 2nd gear on the transmission but it will help for durability and start/stop current consumption.

Thank you!
Title: Manual Transmission on my RX-4
Post by: Arnie_O on October 06, 2013, 07:06:04 PM
Please god no, they are so rare and such a beautiful thing... Don\'t rip it\'s heart out :(