Trans difference

[WE3RX7]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

when stuffing it into an RX7, it causes problems.

Yea, wasn't sure what the OP was planning to do (RX8 or RX7). Any of these trans in an RX7 vs RX8 is going to pose a few challenges. I think fitting it to the RX8 would be far simpler since both are PPF cars and mount on the same side. As far as mating to the engine and shifter location, dunno yet...

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

a quick search on Fleabay turned up 1 S2 trans for $1050....

NC2 6spd isn't much better unfortunately, which is why if I'm going to spend that money, I want it spent on the right setup.

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

That is the key right there as I explanied to Kyle in a pretty lengthy pair of PM's....

It is probably the 2nd most common convo I have with RX8 owners who are still shocked that I'm on my original engine and original trans. The RX8 trans is actually wonderful in many ways... you just need to treat it right.

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Fluid is huge as well... I am NOT a fan of the royakl purple anymore.... I'm switching out to redline in teh RX8 and the Amsiol high shock in the FC...

Redline is all we use in any of the cars (Rx7, Rx3, Miata, Rx8, etc. etc.) but the trucks get Mobil 1 because Ford.


I'm sure we'll discuss transmissions more when the time comes. I'm so deep into so many projects right now. I share in your disease, just not as good at it, lol.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Yea, wasn't sure what the OP was planning to do (RX8 or RX7). Any of these trans in an RX7 vs RX8 is going to pose a few challenges. I think fitting it to the RX8 would be far simpler since both are PPF cars and mount on the same side. As far as mating to the engine and shifter location, dunno yet...

Going in an FC

I believe it's a drop in for the S1's, just need to carry over the switchs

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

NC2 6spd isn't much better unfortunately, which is why if I'm going to spend that money, I want it spent on the right setup.

The end will be way more expensive though as all the custom adapters and such to get it to bolt up to the renni. Personally, I would just drop an S2 tranny in... 1st is really only the difference in terms of ratios....

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

It is probably the 2nd most common convo I have with RX8 owners who are still shocked that I'm on my original engine and original trans. The RX8 trans is actually wonderful in many ways... you just need to treat it right.

Exactely.... what does a stock renni put down for torque? 125ft/lbs? My Cosmo is making 330ft/lbs... it's not a weak tranny as most of them think and when I explain to them that they broke it when zero torque was being applied to it, IE Clutch disengaged, foot off the throttle, and that it was infact thier fault... well.. that never goes over well

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Redline is all we use in any of the cars (Rx7, Rx3, Miata, Rx8, etc. etc.) but the trucks get Mobil 1 because Ford.

Yerp... I threw the Royal Purple in because that was all I had access too... gonna change out all the fluids before hibernation... which is being postponed because they didn't salt yesterday or today

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I'm sure we'll discuss transmissions more when the time comes. I'm so deep into so many projects right now. I share in your disease, just not as good at it, lol.

Definitely... if you hear of an S2 trans for cheap... lemme know... I'll swipe it just to play with it... if it's all FUBAR'ed fitting into an FC chassis, I'll toss it in my 8 and have a 4th S1 trans in the basement