New Rx8 Owner in need of transmission
10-07-2017, 03:28 PM
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New Rx8 Owner in need of transmission
Just buying my first RX8 and looking forward to tinkering. The first order of business is a transmission. I understand from reading through the forum that rebuilding a 6 speed manual requires some expensive special tools so I will likely try to find a used one first. Is it as difficult as I have heard to rebuild a manual (I have rebuilt a couple of Chevy 4 speeds). What should I be looking for if I am scrounging the junk yards or searching craigslist. I am in Kansas City, Kansas.
10-07-2017, 08:08 PM
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Thank you for the offer. Shipping from California would probably be more than I can bbuy one for locally. Really hoping someone might be able to give me some guidance on what to look for when buying used.
10-09-2017, 08:53 AM
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Make sure it doesn't grind when shifting at high RPM. Seriously. There's not really a way to tell from outside whether or not a gearbox is going to be good or not.
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10-09-2017, 08:58 AM
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I did find a yard in Topeka that has several around $200 so maybe that is my best bet. I am really looking forward to having something to play with again. Was driving new company cars for too many years and now that I am retired I can pick what I want to drive.
10-09-2017, 01:28 PM
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I'd get one from a Series 2 (2009+) if you can swing it. It's a better gearbox.
You'll need to snag the shifter as well (and the shift **** if you care about the shift pattern matching what is printed on the ****). Clip the reverse and neutral switch wires from your old gearbox and splice them onto the S2 gearbox.
You'll need to snag the shifter as well (and the shift **** if you care about the shift pattern matching what is printed on the ****). Clip the reverse and neutral switch wires from your old gearbox and splice them onto the S2 gearbox.
10-09-2017, 01:42 PM
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Not exactly sure where you are located, but I am guessing Kansas from your previous comment. I have a 2006 manual gearbox with a brand new clutch that I don't need anymore. Bought the car to do a drivetrain swap. Located in east tn.
10-10-2017, 09:36 PM
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