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Old 01-05-2012 | 03:17 PM
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converting 4 speed auto to six speed auto

I have a 2004 rx8, which with the auto its a 4 speed. i was wondering if i could put in a six speed automatic which i believe came standard in 2006? will it match up?
Old 01-05-2012 | 03:18 PM
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It's an engine, transmission and electronics swap. It's cheaper to trade your care in and buy a 6 speed auto.
Old 01-05-2012 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bse50
It's an engine, transmission and electronics swap. It's cheaper to trade your care in and buy a 6 speed auto.
even to another auto?
Old 01-05-2012 | 07:19 PM
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yes. cheaper to trade up
Old 01-05-2012 | 08:14 PM
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The 4 speed auto had a 4 port engine (Low Power). The 6 speed auto had the same 6 port engine (High Power) as the manual trans models. There is more valves to actuate on the 6 port engine so the computer that controls the 6 speed auto wouldn't work on the 4 port engine. It would be looking for things that aren't there.
Old 01-05-2012 | 10:39 PM
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Just get a six speed auto rather than swapping transmissions. It will make life more easier.
Old 01-06-2012 | 12:19 AM
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From a failure to another failure. it's still a failure.
Old 01-06-2012 | 06:48 AM
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From a failure to another failure. it's still a failure.
he didnt even try good sir
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