AT to MT swap
11-02-2009, 10:08 PM
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I know little about SBCs and carbs. If I ever did such a swap it would be an LSx EFI engine swap. with at least 450hp/450tq. I'd be much more likely to do a 13b-rew FD swap, though.
11-03-2009, 07:16 PM
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Well, that just shows my ignorance. I assumed all of the modern pushrod chevy V8s were "smallblocks". But that seems to only apply to one series.
Anyway- sorry to tangent your thread.
On topic.
Doesn't the auto RX8 have smaller brakes?
Any suspension differences?
Anyway- sorry to tangent your thread.
On topic.
Doesn't the auto RX8 have smaller brakes?
Any suspension differences?
11-03-2009, 08:52 PM
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Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
Also the Sport model (any year) AT has the better suspension the 6MT starts with.
11-03-2009, 09:37 PM
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yeah, mine was one of the "sport" auto versions with bigger brakes and 18" wheels. The shitty auto models had those little 16" wheels and such.
11-07-2009, 12:23 AM
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Hey- I just learned something on an internet forum. Is that even allowed? lol.
I really didn't know the auto RX8 could be had with the same hardware as the 6 speed manual. I figured it was like the V6 and V8 Mustangs... though that's not even a good example since I think you can order a V6 Mustang with all the V8 hardware other than the engine.
11-07-2009, 12:25 AM
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I actually like the 16" wheels... but not on the RX8. Maybe on a Mazda3i sedan...
And just a guess here- but I bet you premix (*even with the metering pump still there*). What are you using, and why?
(crap- another tangent. Just refer me to a premix thread if you have already answered that)
11-26-2009, 09:06 PM
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He's as bad as Can
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02-27-2010, 02:36 PM
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Hi,
I have read this post from start to finish and this question is original....(i think)
Is the A/T engine bare block (or short motor) identical to the M/T bare block (or short motor)
as in DSCF1539.jpg
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/kl...p/DSCF1539.JPG
I have read this post from start to finish and this question is original....(i think)
Is the A/T engine bare block (or short motor) identical to the M/T bare block (or short motor)
as in DSCF1539.jpg
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/kl...p/DSCF1539.JPG
02-27-2010, 02:49 PM
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Hi,
I have read this post from start to finish and this question is original....(i think)
Is the A/T engine bare block (or short motor) identical to the M/T bare block (or short motor)
as in DSCF1539.jpg
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/kl...p/DSCF1539.JPG
I have read this post from start to finish and this question is original....(i think)
Is the A/T engine bare block (or short motor) identical to the M/T bare block (or short motor)
as in DSCF1539.jpg
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/kl...p/DSCF1539.JPG
02-27-2010, 03:18 PM
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Visually I could tell no difference between auto and manual, but I used the lowest mile set I had anyway which happened to be the manual set. I am not convinced there is any actual difference between them.
03-27-2010, 08:02 AM
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Fantastic thread.
I have one simple question. You said that the drive shafts are dimensionally and mechanically identical. Would the carbon fiber drive shaft fit into a 4port A/T ? Do you think there is any conceivable performance gain from doing so?
I have one simple question. You said that the drive shafts are dimensionally and mechanically identical. Would the carbon fiber drive shaft fit into a 4port A/T ? Do you think there is any conceivable performance gain from doing so?
03-27-2010, 11:02 AM
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I have not test fit them both on an auto so I cannot say for sure, but I can think of no reason it wouldn't swap.
It'd kinda be like putting running shoes on a fat man and expecting him to be faster, though.
It'd kinda be like putting running shoes on a fat man and expecting him to be faster, though.
03-27-2010, 11:53 AM
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Sorry one more question; how hard is to do this drive-train swap? I plan on having it done at a workshop if possible and I'd like to know how long it would take, what all will have to be opened up.
Thanks again
Thanks again
03-27-2010, 06:58 PM
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I did it for the lulz
well this question is sorta on topic
but since the 5 speed jdm 8 used a 4 port engine about how much work would be needed to swap that in?
not something i'd do but i've been curious about it for a while
but since the 5 speed jdm 8 used a 4 port engine about how much work would be needed to swap that in?
not something i'd do but i've been curious about it for a while
06-08-2010, 10:38 AM
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hey guys ok so i did the conversion it works beautifully i just cant get the car started on the manual pcm i get it started on the auto ecm no problem it drives perfect but i just brought car to mazda today they programmed my keys to the manual pcm and it was cranking but not turning over any ideas? plz i wanna be able to drive the car properly