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.
How much are the boxes?
Are they stronger than the mt75 hybrid boxes?
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.
How much are the boxes?
Are they stronger than the mt75 hybrid boxes?
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:
is there a thread about conversion anywhere ?
I'm thinking this could be a good option for my P100
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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Caddyshack ?
The one driving a VR6 Caddy ?
02-09-2017, 08:37 PM
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Caddyshack ?
The one driving a VR6 Caddy ?
Yes, that's him. Vr6 turbo.
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Cool, that remember's me my Caddy time !
I've sold it to take a P100 (more room !)
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