Auto to manual
10-09-2021, 11:33 PM
#1
Auto to manual
Can i confirm that a 4 speed version cant simply have a manual transmission swapped in ? In order to change to a manual gearbox, i would have to have the 6 port engine. Though it may be possible to do the switch, the cost would be illogical. Thank you.
10-10-2021, 11:37 AM
#2
The cost and effort for any auto to manual conversion is massively not worth it. Its easier to sell the car you have and buy the one you want, even if it needs a new engine.
That said, yes any RX8 trans will bolt up to any RX8 engine, so mechanically it's doable. The things that make it complicated is running clutch hydraulics, adding pedals and figuring out what to do with the ECU and associated electronics.
That said, yes any RX8 trans will bolt up to any RX8 engine, so mechanically it's doable. The things that make it complicated is running clutch hydraulics, adding pedals and figuring out what to do with the ECU and associated electronics.
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10-11-2021, 05:35 AM
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The cost and effort for any auto to manual conversion is massively not worth it. Its easier to sell the car you have and buy the one you want, even if it needs a new engine.
That said, yes any RX8 trans will bolt up to any RX8 engine, so mechanically it's doable. The things that make it complicated is running clutch hydraulics, adding pedals and figuring out what to do with the ECU and associated electronics.
That said, yes any RX8 trans will bolt up to any RX8 engine, so mechanically it's doable. The things that make it complicated is running clutch hydraulics, adding pedals and figuring out what to do with the ECU and associated electronics.
moral of the story, if i have an auto, stick to auto. Even if the transmission transplant is done, there may be electronics that cause issues.
This would also mean that i have to stay away from Rx-8s which have done the transplant.
i am still looking for one. Was considering one that had done the transplant, guess should forget about it. Thanks.
Last edited by redhatcode29; 10-11-2021 at 05:39 AM.
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10-11-2021, 09:56 AM
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10-11-2021, 08:45 PM
#6
I an just trying to get a picture of what is what.
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redhatcode29 (10-23-2021)
10-23-2021, 08:07 AM
#8
i would like to know if an original 4 speed version could have only the gearbox converted, of course after going through all the hassle you mentioned above and be able to run as normal …
10-23-2021, 08:10 AM
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