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    RX8 gearbox.

    Has anyone here fitted a RX8 6sp to a 2.0 Duratec

    What exactly is needed, flywheel, clutch, adaptorso etc...

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    Re: RX8 gearbox.

    I have been asking this of freddy if he plans to make an adapter but everyone seems to use a MX5 box which bolts directly. There is also a guy on ebay from time to time who re welds the bellhousing for a duratec.

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    Re: RX8 gearbox.

    I’m looking at going the 2.0 Duratec and RX8 gearbox route also, did you manage to do it, some details would be appreciated if you did.

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    Re: RX8 gearbox.

    I have both an RX8 box and an MX5 box. The first issue i can see is the on the duratec the starter sits right in place of the slave cylinder. i have not checked the bellhousing patterns etc yet. It seems just easier to get the MX5 box which fits straight on.

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    Re: RX8 gearbox.

    The question would have to be why?

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    Re: RX8 gearbox.

    Duratec plus mx5 - iirc they bolt together ok but the box is at an angle to the engine. Also rx8 has Ford spline pattern so easier to make clutches fit rx8.
    1968 Ford Anglia 1.7 Puma engine/Escort front/5 Link rear/RX8 box
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