Hey all I was just wondering if anyone off here is using an rx8 6 speed box in replacement for there type 9s or mt75s and if so did you get the bell housing/adaptor plate specially made or is it an off the shelf item

 

There is a guy on ebay selling them at around Ł150, I thought about one for my mk 2 escort I will look for the link

 

Cool I did have a look but couldn't find anything

 

Item number 391126008516

 

I didnt even know you could run these boxes - ideal for a 24v conversion then.

How much are the boxes?

Are they stronger than the mt75 hybrid boxes?

 

There about 150 quid for a decent one

 

That's a tidy bit of kit that

 

They have seen to take 400bhp out of the rx8 lumps but they don't have the same amount of torque as a BOA/BoB

 

The rx8 isnt lavished with torque I wonder how strong they really are

 

I reckon there fairly bullet proof and as soon as its proven once there rocket up in price

 

There's a thread somewhere on turbosport about it. Fella on there makes the adapter plates, was thinking about doing this to my mk2.

 

I may have to invest in loads of the boxes, if the prove strong like the supra diff they could make a nice little investment

 

Yep I'm thinking the same, look at zetecs they use to get thrown in the bin yrs ago now there Ł300+

 

And they are setup for hydro clutch already so makes it even better

 

Rx8 boxes aren't that strong, I have a mate who is into RX7s and his triple rotor NASP engine would kill an rx8 box in 2 track days and they don't have the torque a 24v has all be it a lot more power. The rx7 5 speed box is stronger.

 

Has anyone got any info on the fitting of one. Thanks

 

sod it - think i will stick with a hybrid mt75 in that case as it is proven to work

 

I'm only going to run it on a stNdard 2.8 cologne so power is never going to bother it. Just would like a newer smooth feeling gearbox instead of a old 32 year old box

 

Well if i was sticking a 24v in the car - it will defo end up turbo'd later down the line so makes sense fitting one that can handle future mods

 

I haven't find it:
is there a thread about conversion anywhere ?
I'm thinking this could be a good option for my P100

 

i think its freddy6868 on turbosport forum who sells the plates. you can also find him on welshford facbook group

 

Thanks Underdog, with your information, I've foud THE thread !

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthre...=500016&page=4

 

Light, 6 speed and close ratio, quite a few escorts etc run them, I think my mate has a few for sale

 

Caddyshack ?
The one driving a VR6 Caddy ?

 

Yes, that's him. Vr6 turbo.

 

Cool, that remember's me my Caddy time !
I've sold it to take a P100 (more room !)