RX8 Clutch Replacement Problem

08-28-2016 | 09:59 AM

zaxome

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RX8 Clutch Replacement Problem

Hi this is my first post here, I hope I'm in the right thread.

I have a 2005 5 Speed JDM RX8 and I accidentally bought a 6 speed clutch for it (clutch plate and pressure plate).

Is it possible to buy a 6 speed flywheel and fit it into the 5 speed box?

This is the one that I want to buy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XTD-PRO-LITE...5WaJPb&vxp=mtr

I can get a new 5 speed clutch but that would cost a lot more than just buying a 6 speed flywheel.

Thanks!

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08-28-2016 | 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by zaxome

Hi this is my first post here, I hope I'm in the right thread.

I have a 2005 5 Speed JDM RX8 and I accidentally bought a 6 speed clutch for it (clutch plate and pressure plate).

Is it possible to buy a 6 speed flywheel like this one: "http://www.ebay.com/itm/XTD-PRO-LITE-FLYWHEEL-COUNTER-WEIGHT-BALANCE-2004-2011-MAZDA-RX-8-/201639586850?hash=item2ef2a7ec22:g:A3gAAOSwwE5WaJP b&vxp=mtr" and fit it into the 5 speed box?

I can get a new 5 speed clutch plate but that would cost a lot more than just buying a 6 speed flywheel.

Thanks!

I didn't know that they had different flywheels. As far as I know they are the same as the 6 speed ones?

I have a 5 speed RX8 transmission mated to an REW FD RX7 engine with a clutch and flywheel from a FC RX7...and it all works 😁 the counter weight has to match the engine though..