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    Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    Hi there,
    As title, will the standard 2.0 flywheel and clutch from a blacktop zetec mate with an RX8 gearbox please?

    I've read that they will work with a type9 if using a transit release bearing (cct133), and wondering if this is the case with the RX8.

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    Re: Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    Little bit off the point but the 2.0 flywheel / clutch is a 'boat anchor' as regards weight - most use the 1.8 fly - its about half the weight. As regards working, again most don't retain the dual mass clutch - don't know why but probably weight related so I guess if the type 9 will work with it, the mazda box should also?

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    Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    Advice req regarding st170 to RX8 clutch fitment.
    I have a st170 engine took of the duel mass flywheel and bought a 2.0 zetec solid flywheel, want to mate it up to RX8 6speed gearbox.
    Been thinking either mk1 mondeo 2.0 240mm clutch, or have flywheel redrilled for 2.0 pinto clutch 215mm as both plates are 23 spline to match up to rx8 gearbox. Advice on best way to go on this please peeps,
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    Re: Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    get an early mondeo 1.6 or 1.8 fw and clutch - from memory the early clutch is 230mm and the 16/18 fw is lighter than 2.0

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    Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by alladdin View Post
    get an early mondeo 1.6 or 1.8 fw and clutch - from memory the early clutch is 230mm and the 16/18 fw is lighter than 2.0
    Hi alladdin, been trying to get 1.8 flywheel but to no avail, so a 2.0 flywheel came along, plan on lightening / balancing it to get somewhere near 1.8 flywheel weight. Then decide on clutch. Been doing some research, thinking redrilling for pinto cover and fit paddle clutch plate, any thoughts
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    Re: Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    lyons engineering in brynmawr re drilled one for me some time back.

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    Yea Ive know mike for 30 yrs + They have built a few engines for me. Was gona pop up end of may. For a chat and cuppa.

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    Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    Yes I've known him that long too but he has never made me a cuppa so your privileged 😄


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    Re: Blacktop Zetec 2.0 Will flywheel and clutch work with an RX8 Gearbox?

    There is a bloke in Cardiff who is good with all the old school stuff. Brian North. He is in Canton

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