will an rx8 gearbox fit an FD????

Started by flatty, February 14, 2007, 03:08:55 PM

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flatty

February 14, 2007, 03:08:55 PM
will an rx8 gearbox fit an FD????

shaunwil

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February 14, 2007, 07:16:42 PM
In a world, probably. However its not strong enough to run an fd. Im sure i read somewhere the mx5 uses the same box ! Why would you want an rx8 box ??? If it was a fb then maybe a good idea !

Shaun
1994 White FD with A-spec GT3574R - 358bhp at the hubs at 0.9bar :3gears-lh
2003 Mondeo 2lt 130ps Diesel Estate Daily :driving

nikp

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February 14, 2007, 08:37:18 PM
Tim uses an RX-8 box in his gen 1 for his drag racing. He experiences some issues with it, but nothing major. So, yes, it would fit, and would work. However, you need to convert the push clutch to a pull clutch (RX-8 is push, RX-7 is pull). And a few other modifications, etc, etc.

shaunwil

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February 14, 2007, 10:09:55 PM
Blimey, so there must be some strength in it. It is the same as the newer mx5 though isn\'t it ?

Shaun
1994 White FD with A-spec GT3574R - 358bhp at the hubs at 0.9bar :3gears-lh
2003 Mondeo 2lt 130ps Diesel Estate Daily :driving

flatty

#4
February 14, 2007, 10:56:56 PM
its just that a very low mileage one has come up cheap, and my 1st an 2nd gear is a little bit noisey sometimes

Martiny

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February 15, 2007, 06:44:28 AM
I wonder if the 6th gear would help with economy?
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