Thrustyjust Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Definitely not a straight cut box, as had the fun of swopping that box in my mates RX and seems a chunky box compared to the Type 9. As to if they survive torque as well, as my mates stage 2 w**kel is not grunty but does go reasonably well. Standard 231 bhp cars were lucky to make 200 bhp, but a bit of porting and tweaking can make it happen. he is on his 3rd box now after breaking them. So , time will tell on using them in Westies. oh and I am bored of taking the box out, but at least the bolts arent seized from regular removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 16 hours ago, Thrustyjust said: but at least the bolts arent seized from regular removal. Always a silver lining ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Rx8 6 speed next to MT75... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 No way that would fit in an old tunnel! Do you have room for the starter motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 15 hours ago, Kit Car Electronics said: Do you have room for the starter motor? No but on ford engines it stays on the engine side. The adaptor plate mounts to the starter at the 2 o'clock position of the bell housing (second photo above). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Not much in it. Does someone make an adaptor plate to join them ? Shudders at the memory of the 2 bolts on the slave cylinder, fitting while engine and box in the car of the Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Thrustyjust said: Does someone make an adaptor plate to join them ? The two gearboxes in the picture?!!? Seriously: yes lots of adaptor plates available for various engines. I have the one for a 1.6 ecoboost do you want to put it together for me while I go in holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfman Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Thrustyjust said: Not much in it. Does someone make an adaptor plate to join them ? Shudders at the memory of the 2 bolts on the slave cylinder, fitting while engine and box in the car of the Rex This bloke makes them..... think I mentioned it earlier.... https://p9cyoplates.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 On 8/20/2017 at 11:29, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said: The two gearboxes in the picture?!!? Seriously: yes lots of adaptor plates available for various engines. I have the one for a 1.6 ecoboost do you want to put it together for me while I go in holiday? Damn, probably missed my chance to help as only just noticed this post and you are probably away slacking on a beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 News just in from the place trying to fit the RX8 to my 1996 Wide chassis... Nope! It doesn't fit. The turbo and alternator (a 1.6 ford ecoboost) foul the chasses and the gear leaver sit too far forward by about 2-3 inches so you would hit the dash. I should get some pictures later. An expensive day as I will need to get a type 9, bellhousing and clutch :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Just confirming that was with an MT75 chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reid Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yes, an MT75 chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan France Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Bad luck Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Taylor Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi just thinking out loud but would you know if the 6spd rx8 box is much larger than a std mx5 box ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinik Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Garyt said: Hi just thinking out loud but would you know if the 6spd rx8 box is much larger than a std mx5 box ? Yes they are a fair bit larger but my chassis had to be modified to clear the mx5 5speed clutch release arm. If you use a concentric slave cylinder it may not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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