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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    well done m8, did you have any noise at all from the box, i have tried 2 box`s in mine, a 60k and a 50k and both had the same whine. i even spoke to an rx8 driver today and he said that they were a noisey box
    what clutch did you use
    cheers davy

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by d8vyr View Post
    well done m8, did you have any noise at all from the box, i have tried 2 box`s in mine, a 60k and a 50k and both had the same whine. i even spoke to an rx8 driver today and he said that they were a noisey box
    what clutch did you use
    cheers davy
    it was loud as far as a standard box hoes but i put it down to the type of gearbox/engine mounts i have used. I am struggling to get reverse at the moment too but the clutch needs bled up really. I ised my standard ford clutch and flywheel.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    1st isn't too bad on a 3.75 diff with 205/60/13" tyres i have 220 bhp and 205lbs/ft 2nd gear is a little long really but i can spin the tyres off the line and they start to grip by the time i come on cam. But it is still good if i pull of in second without bogging down.
    Cheers for that. Must get me finger out and finish the build.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    i have given my spare box to a chap to strip it down and see if he can find anything wrong
    i had 2 zetec clutch plates, 1 had quite flat splines and didnt quite get full engagement, 2nd had more curved splines and seems to work a treat apart from the thrust bearing style whine.... just wondered if it was mibbies the deeper splines might be stopping the thrust bearing from totally disengaging

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    hi freddy, meant to ask.. what diff are you running

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    I had to get a refund from eBay after 7-8 weeks
    So if your making them freddy I'll have one
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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by d8vyr View Post
    hi freddy, meant to ask.. what diff are you running
    I am running a baby atlas with a 3.75 cw&p.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by longy View Post
    I had to get a refund from eBay after 7-8 weeks
    So if your making them freddy I'll have one
    Lol
    I will let everyone know when they are out. It will see the laser cutters monday now.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    seems to be the way to go now

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Still not got mine, I messaged him last week and he said he was posting that night then said two days later when I chased up he was posting it later that day. I messaged him again yesterday and asked for a tracking number and no reply as yet. I would not mind if he said there was a 4 week back log or something like that but to tell me he is posting that day and not doing so it just ridiculous. Waiting until 1st September then requesting a refund as paid via paypal. Im sure they wont hesitate being I ordered and paid for it at the start of August.

    I would loved to have commented the opposite of above and if it comes in the next couple of days which I hope it does I hope I can comment on how well it all fits

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by retrosleeper View Post
    Still not got mine, I messaged him last week and he said he was posting that night then said two days later when I chased up he was posting it later that day. I messaged him again yesterday and asked for a tracking number and no reply as yet. I would not mind if he said there was a 4 week back log or something like that but to tell me he is posting that day and not doing so it just ridiculous. Waiting until 1st September then requesting a refund as paid via paypal. Im sure they wont hesitate being I ordered and paid for it at the start of August. I would loved to have commented the opposite of above and if it comes in the next couple of days which I hope it does I hope I can comment on how well it all fits
    i would chance a guess that if you do get it you wouldn't be happy with it, but that is just from what i have heard....and the pictures i have seen.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Nice what engine are the plates for

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by mk2-mad-ad View Post
    Nice what engine are the plates for
    Zetec, pintos, i4's and xflows basically all ford/type 9 bellhousing applications at the moment.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Cool you have keep us updated with prices and stuff

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    Zetec, pintos, i4's and xflows basically all ford/type 9 bellhousing applications at the moment.
    I would take one!And for cosworth one for cosworth flywheel/starter too if you made them?

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Have you got an XE plate in the making?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Automax2010 View Post
    Have you got an XE plate in the making?
    It is in the pipe line. Hopefully it will be about a month.

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Il watch this space then!

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Automax2010 View Post
    Il watch this space then!
    About 3 of my friends are interested in one each so i will get them drawn up and cut for them.
    Last edited by freddy686868; 11-10-2015 at 19:02.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Nice job Freddy, looks like a good piece of kit!

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by MegatronUK View Post
    Nice job Freddy, looks like a good piece of kit!

    Thanks. I have just changed the dowel design for the 3rd time though. I went from a straight dowel with a through hole to a top hat design wit a theough hole to a top hat with an m10 thread tapped in it to get rid of the beed for a nut. It is neater i think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    Nice Job mate

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Looks ok. Is the gear lever vertical or slightly off centre ?

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Any news on the XE plates?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Automax2010 View Post
    Any news on the XE plates?
    i'm going to look into them next week now, do you want the upright one or the 7 degree one to go in a manta?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by robrs2 View Post
    Looks ok. Is the gear lever vertical or slightly off centre ?
    the gear lever comes straight up through the center. The only pic i have at the moment is on my thread it isn't the best picture though

    http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthre...276802&page=29

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Yeah straight mounting, also need to get a plan for using cable clutch with it if anyone has any ideas or has done it before?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Automax2010 View Post
    Yeah straight mounting, also need to get a plan for using cable clutch with it if anyone has any ideas or has done it before?
    it looks easy enough but hard to explain really. Other people have cut a hole in the bellhousing where the ford one comes out, used the rx8 clutch arm and welded/drilled and tapped a thread in the box for a pivot point for the arm to pivot on. if that makes sense?

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    Yeah makes sense just don't wanna end up ruining a box by getting it wrong, would like to see one done first

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    freddy I may have missed this but did you fit the Mazda end onto the ford prop?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Automax2010 View Post
    Yeah makes sense just don't wanna end up ruining a box by getting it wrong, would like to see one done first
    Some times you have to lead the pack and just jump in at the deep end.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by robrs2 View Post
    freddy I may have missed this but did you fit the Mazda end onto the ford prop?
    I took both the props to the 'prop shop' and he discarded the rx8 prop as the ends are crimped in. So he measured it up and came out with the same end but it was suitable to use with my prop as the ends are held in with a circlip.

    You could use the ford prop end and a bigger seal but that would cause you to ruin the rear tail house shaft bearing as the prop end sits in a sleeve that supports the prop. It is a nice snug fit on the mazda one.

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Could you not sleeve the dia up

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by alladdin View Post
    Could you not sleeve the dia up
    or that, depends how tight you are ;P i would grind the sleeve instead of turning it as the oil might pass the seal otherwise.

    It was easier and quicker for me just to change the end. the best thing to do really is sell your old prop for £80 and buy a brand new one made to fit for £160 imo.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Any thoughts on what speedo to use with the rx8 box?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    freddy, do you have any Zetec SE/sigma plates. I waited and waited for mine of p9yco, no joy so had to file a refund claim via paypal. if not im thinking i may need to go the type 9 route

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    Quote Originally Posted by retrosleeper View Post
    freddy, do you have any Zetec SE/sigma plates. I waited and waited for mine of p9yco, no joy so had to file a refund claim via paypal. if not im thinking i may need to go the type 9 route

    I have 5 left is the zetec se the 2l zetec engine? Or the 1.6/1.7 zetec engine? Either way if a standard type 9 gearbox bolts on to it these plates will be perfect. I will send you my number now.

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