Rx8 transmision same in '06 Miata

Apr 23, 2006 | 02:23 AM

Richard Paul

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Rx8 transmision same in '06 Miata

Does anyone know if the new Miata which uses the Rx8 platform use it's transmission?
I'd like to know this so I can offer the shifter kit to that market.

Apr 23, 2006 | 03:09 AM

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no, it has it's own all-new transmission, I don't have a clue if the shifter will work or not though

Apr 23, 2006 | 03:59 AM

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Miata is on the list but not sure about the new one.

Apr 23, 2006 | 09:57 AM

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that was the previous Miata and it has a shorter tailshaft and other subtle differences

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The 2006 MX-5 Miata is literally all new—there were no carryover parts from the past generation for the U.S. model.

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The all-new six-speed manual transmission ....

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:08 AM

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as far as the 6spd MT goes, the miata ratio's are almost identical to the RX8. I'd like to look up thw part numbers for both and see if they are the same.

Apr 23, 2006 | 11:12 AM

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even though it is based on the same platform, the suspension parts are all different

Apr 23, 2006 | 10:15 PM

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I think RP is more interested in similarities and differences related more to the shifter itself as he would like to offer a short shifter for the MX-5 too... particularly if the one for the RX-8 will fit it.

Apr 24, 2006 | 02:51 AM

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yes, see my first reply, I think you'll just have to get your hands on one and try it

Apr 24, 2006 | 06:48 AM

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i was at the NY autoshow this weekend and I'm about 90% sure the throws on the new Miata are a bunch shorter then our cars... no clunkiness in the 4-5 shift either