Rx8 gearbox adapter plates
29-04-2015, 09:18 AM
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Rx8 gearbox adapter plates
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
29-04-2015, 06:08 PM
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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 £150, I thought about one for my mk 2 escort I will look for the link
30-04-2015, 07:01 AM
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Cool I did have a look but couldn't find anything
30-04-2015, 09:36 AM
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30-04-2015, 12:32 PM
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I didnt even know you could run these boxes - ideal for a 24v conversion then.
30-04-2015, 06:24 PM
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There about 150 quid for a decent one
30-04-2015, 06:26 PM
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That's a tidy bit of kit that
30-04-2015, 06:28 PM
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I didnt even know you could run these boxes - ideal for a 24v conversion then.
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
30-04-2015, 06:58 PM
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The rx8 isnt lavished with torque I wonder how strong they really are
30-04-2015, 07:53 PM
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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
30-04-2015, 09:56 PM
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There's a thread somewhere on turbosport about it. Fella on there makes the adapter plates, was thinking about doing this to my mk2.
01-05-2015, 08:30 PM
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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
01-05-2015, 08:42 PM
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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 £300+
01-05-2015, 08:42 PM
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And they are setup for hydro clutch already so makes it even better
02-05-2015, 11:20 AM
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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.
08-05-2015, 08:58 AM
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Has anyone got any info on the fitting of one. Thanks
08-05-2015, 09:42 AM
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sod it - think i will stick with a hybrid mt75 in that case as it is proven to work
08-05-2015, 11:25 AM
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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
08-05-2015, 12:49 PM
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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
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I haven't find it:
01-09-2017, 09:15 PM
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i think its freddy6868 on turbosport forum who sells the plates. you can also find him on welshford facbook group
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Light, 6 speed and close ratio, quite a few escorts etc run them, I think my mate has a few for sale
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Yes, that's him. Vr6 turbo.
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Cool, that remember's me my Caddy time !
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Rx8 gearbox adapter plates
