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View Full Version : FD Trans in an rx8 chino0314 10-06-2009, 10:42 AM ok so ive read, read, and read some more along with alot of searching.. im interested in doing transmission sawp from an FD to the rx8. can it be done or not, and what modifications will be needed. thank you guys in advance.. :smoker: nycgps 10-06-2009, 11:52 AM why would you want to do that ? kersh4w 10-06-2009, 04:11 PM a stronger transmission? one less gear to deal with? better high mpg? quicker 1/4 mile? nycgps 10-06-2009, 06:12 PM Stronger - I guess One less gear to deal with -- hmm ... I like 6 gears, each to their own? better high"way" mpg --- Im getting 18-20 mpg with mobil (BP I get less, like 15, dunno why), so Im ok with it, not to mention, its going to cost a lot to swap, does it worth it ? quicker 1/4 mile --- straight line acceleration is not my cup of tea. CyberPitz 10-06-2009, 07:30 PM a stronger transmission? one less gear to deal with? better high mpg? quicker 1/4 mile? Wait, with all of those pluses, why would Mazda use the tranny in the 8 now? Something doesn't add up :scratchhe ZumnRx8 10-06-2009, 07:43 PM the only time ive heard of FD tranny swaps were along with 3 rotors.. or 13 bre swaps.... other than that im sure the 5-speed RX8 was only offered in JAPAN... it was supposedly called the "TYPE S" chickenwafer 10-06-2009, 07:46 PM Yes it's possible, there is a thread here of a guy that did it. It will cost a lot of money unless you can fab stuff yourself kersh4w 10-06-2009, 09:54 PM Wait, with all of those pluses, why would Mazda use the tranny in the 8 now? Something doesn't add up :scratchhe oh my god you're right! why would mazda put a bulletproof tranny in the mazda with no horsepower (miata) and a weak tranny in a car that has more horsepower. it just doesnt add up! its a conspiracy! chino0314 10-06-2009, 10:40 PM a stronger transmission? one less gear to deal with? better high mpg? quicker 1/4 mile? yup those are my reasons.. can some1 post that link up or any link for that matter? outinnowhere3193 10-07-2009, 07:26 AM lol that link would be my page....lol there is only a couple things you have to fab and it's all pretty easy really...it you have a welder and can use a tape then your in good shape. As far as having it I love the 5 speed over the 6. I'm actually using the non turbo with 14 psi of boost and all so far is good. For the most part everything is there...any questions feel free to ask http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=182557 |