2004 RX-8 Auto, questions?
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Why do you want a manual gauge cluster? None of the Mazda gauges are worth a dam except the speedo and the tack is close but everything else is worthless.
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A beefed up converter would just be an option so you could be able to shift at 9500K instantaneous without delay- I was just stating that the stall speed of the OE converter will cause a delay until about 8500-8700 rpm that's all. Phil made this very clear
With a AP your trans/ torque converter will be alright at those engine speeds if it's well maintained and not abused (As Stated by Phil).
Phil and Easy are good guys to listen to when it comes advice.
With a AP your trans/ torque converter will be alright at those engine speeds if it's well maintained and not abused (As Stated by Phil).
Phil and Easy are good guys to listen to when it comes advice.
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No problem with my stock torque converter to 9500 RPM but it does not like to shift that high - will shift like stock at 8700 rpm. I have been doing this quite a while and the trans is in great shape. Of course I keep it cool and change the fluid regularly
Why do you want a manual gauge cluster? None of the Mazda gauges are worth a dam except the speedo and the tack is close but everything else is worthless.
Why do you want a manual gauge cluster? None of the Mazda gauges are worth a dam except the speedo and the tack is close but everything else is worthless.
I'm curious to know this too. Never thought about that..
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A beefed up converter would just be an option so you could be able to shift at 9500K instantaneous without delay- I was just stating that the stall speed of the OE converter will cause a delay until about 8500-8700 rpm that's all. Phil made this very clear
With a AP your trans/ torque converter will be alright at those engine speeds if it's well maintained and not abused (As Stated by Phil).
Phil and Easy are good guys to listen to when it comes advice.
With a AP your trans/ torque converter will be alright at those engine speeds if it's well maintained and not abused (As Stated by Phil).
Phil and Easy are good guys to listen to when it comes advice.
You bet. When MM was tuning my engine we had it over 9500 several times. I had him put the rev limiter at 9500 just to be safe.
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