How this idea? 20B + RX8 Transmission

Renesisking · 06-01-2010, 02:06 PM

wow, i didn't think it was that much of an issue. How hard is it to not push it further or to fully keep the clutch in until it goes into gear? What is the final drive ratio in the FC/FD? I know the RX-8 has a 4.44 and the second gen has a 4.77. Suppose I did do this swap and kept the stock 8 tranny, would it be fine with the stock 4.44? I think Motortrend had an article where they tested the R3 RX-8 which had the 4.77 gear ratios and they said that other than straight line performance it wasn't any benefit, and that around a track or autoX the older tranny/diff setup was more beneficial and had the right ratios to get the job done.

06-01-2010, 02:06 PM	#33
Renesisking Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	wow, i didn't think it was that much of an issue. How hard is it to not push it further or to fully keep the clutch in until it goes into gear? What is the final drive ratio in the FC/FD? I know the RX-8 has a 4.44 and the second gen has a 4.77. Suppose I did do this swap and kept the stock 8 tranny, would it be fine with the stock 4.44? I think Motortrend had an article where they tested the R3 RX-8 which had the 4.77 gear ratios and they said that other than straight line performance it wasn't any benefit, and that around a track or autoX the older tranny/diff setup was more beneficial and had the right ratios to get the job done. __________________ 2004 RX-8. I would love to tune it but can't find the right parts for Microtech