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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Not 'SE' but 'E' as far as I know!

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    ....... bugger.


    oh well, back onto ebay then!!!

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    There is no 1.8 SE, so what you have is probably right. Do some more investigating.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    sorry, it's a 1.6. and no it doesnt fit.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Anyone worked out how to sort the reverse light out? Is there an existing switch or do I need to put in a manual switch?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by tom_escort_mk2 View Post
    Anyone worked out how to sort the reverse light out? Is there an existing switch or do I need to put in a manual switch?
    Yes there's a reverse light switch in the box - in my 6-speed it's the one with black connectors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Burble View Post
    ....... bugger.

    oh well, back onto ebay then!!!
    LOOK FOR an early 1.8 / 1.6 mondeo as they have the 220 mm clutch.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    I am also looking into using the standard clutch arm to work in the standard ford possition using a cable the same as the ford set up. More of that in the new year.
    Please keep me posted on this, will it use the long or short release bearing (guess it depends on the clutch). Will it be as simple as a new pivot bolt plus attacking the case with an angle grinder?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ugg10 View Post
    Please keep me posted on this, will it use the long or short release bearing (guess it depends on the clutch). Will it be as simple as a new pivot bolt plus attacking the case with an angle grinder?
    Use the original rx8 arm and clutch bearing just in the same possition as the fords original arm using the original type 9 cable too, why no one has done it before i don’t know. In practice it is a simple mod. I am hoping to just take the pivot ball out of the box move the possition of it and either weld it onto an existing bolt in the box or do something else with it, and try to keep it to a £15 product. Either way it will be cheap or free with a bit of chopping. I will be giving out this advice for free to anyone who buys an adapter plate then. I have a free few days towards the end of the week and nothing to do so i will keep everyone updated.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    If anyone is interested my Freddy plate and RX8 gearbox package is up for sale following a change of project.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    Use the original rx8 arm and clutch bearing just in the same possition as the fords original arm using the original type 9 cable too, why no one has done it before i don’t know. In practice it is a simple mod. I am hoping to just take the pivot ball out of the box move the possition of it and either weld it onto an existing bolt in the box or do something else with it, and try to keep it to a £15 product. Either way it will be cheap or free with a bit of chopping. I will be giving out this advice for free to anyone who buys an adapter plate then. I have a free few days towards the end of the week and nothing to do so i will keep everyone updated.
    How did it go or did Christmas stuff get in the way?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ugg10 View Post
    How did it go or did Christmas stuff get in the way?
    Personally injury has gotten in the way really. Fluid on the knee from bumping it has really slowed things up. I had a chance to have a wuick look in the garage ansthe original arm won’t work. I am looking into using the original type 9 clutch arm. Ideal if you are changing from a type 9 to an rx8 box. It can’r be hard to do.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by freddy686868 View Post
    Personally injury has gotten in the way really. Fluid on the knee from bumping it has really slowed things up. I had a chance to have a wuick look in the garage ansthe original arm won’t work. I am looking into using the original type 9 clutch arm. Ideal if you are changing from a type 9 to an rx8 box. It can’r be hard to do.
    Didn't know water on the knee affected your ability to spell;-)

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Freddy, thanks for the update, using the type 9 I would have thought may be better any way. Assuming the arm is long enough or holes can be widened out, I would have looked to pivot on the rx8 pivot (simple bolt), cut the opposit side (approx 8 o’clock when looking into the box) then weld on (possibly bolt) on a cable point to pull from the front.

    Looking forward to seeing the results, and do take it easy and hope the knee gets better soon.
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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    theres a guy already selling fabricated arms ( earlier in this thread ?) although not cheap for an arm. i did have a quick look a while back and it looked like the pivot point needs moving but plenty of bolts in that area to make a support off. i am sure a ford arm will do it even if both ends need chopping and re welding. i will have to have another look.

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    rx8 gearbox?

    I used rx8 arm moved the pivot slightly
    Works fine with long 2m clutch cable
    There are pics vids on this thread of it early in the thread


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    Quote Originally Posted by davemk1 View Post
    Didn't know water on the knee affected your ability to spell;-)
    that would be my dyslexia kicking in again

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    Quote Originally Posted by ugg10 View Post
    Freddy, thanks for the update, using the type 9 I would have thought may be better any way. Assuming the arm is long enough or holes can be widened out, I would have looked to pivot on the rx8 pivot (simple bolt), cut the opposit side (approx 8 o’clock when looking into the box) then weld on (possibly bolt) on a cable point to pull from the front.

    Looking forward to seeing the results, and do take it easy and hope the knee gets better soon.
    right guys i had a look at this but i was limited with what i could do as i borrowed the type 9 arm and couldn't cut it up. the RX8 one will not work at all. The only option i can see is to adapt the type 9 arm to suit the rx8 release bearing as the centre of the bearing on the rx8 is bigger than the type 9 one. you should be able to pick up a pivot point off one of the many bolt locations with in the box for the type 9 arm too. So, not much of a update but i will keep looking for a cheap type 9 arm i can cut about and mess with.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Type 9's are starting to prove difficult to locate in NZ now also.

    Is anyone still selling the adapter plates for fitting an RX8 onto the back of a Pinto? Or selling the cutting file?

    Regards Russ

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    Quote Originally Posted by LOW'N'SLOW View Post
    Type 9's are starting to prove difficult to locate in NZ now also.

    Is anyone still selling the adapter plates for fitting an RX8 onto the back of a Pinto? Or selling the cutting file?

    Regards Russ
    Drop me a message if you haven’t already done so.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    hi guys,

    has anyone got one of these sitting on the ground at the moment that could give me some measurements please ?

    i need the overall length from tip of the input shaft to the output shaft and the measurement from the tip of the output shaft to the edge of the bellhousing

    thansk to anyone that can help! cheers

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    rx8 gearbox?

    I can get those but will be rough as not easy to measure.
    As to arm a chap called lee butcher does them but won't sell them separate to plate. I think he posted on here at some point.


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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Does anyone know the width / dimensions of the 6 speed rx8 box?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Warrior View Post
    Does anyone know the width / dimensions of the 6 speed rx8 box?
    I have an auto tunnel (mk1) and it fits in OK and I'm even using the hydraulic slave cylinder.
    Using the input shaft as reference point the main body is actually not as tall as a type 9 but it hangs down more at the bottom.
    The gearstick turret comes up in the same place as type 9.
    I did have to cut off a lug on the nearsideside to clear the tunnel and also shave the bellhousing on the nearside to clear the Ashley exhaust manifold(zetec engine)

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    have been following this thread with interest. have fitted an auto tunnel and purchased a gearbox. just need the adapter plates and mounts now. freddy 686868 do you still have plates for sale for Zetec? i dont have enough posts to Pm you cheers

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    I seem to be having the same problems you had with the release bearing just touching the fingers on the clutch, can you tell me how and if you managed to get over it

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    some quick measurements guys..... bellhousing to tail is 33in long
    bellhousing to gearstick is 29in (same as the type 9)
    bellhousing is around 14in wide but does go out to about 15.5in on the diagonal
    if anyone needs any pic`s, give me an email address or messenger and i`ll send some... i`ve given up on photobucket lol

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    FREE CABLE CLUTCH CONVERSION ANYONE?
    I have just been sent this by a customer. Someone has finally sorted the cable clutch issue.











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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Yes please, I am just about to drop my gearbox to sort this out. Pm me with details please.
    Last edited by ugg10; 10-07-2018 at 19:12.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ugg10 View Post
    Yes please, I am just about to drop my gearbox to sort this out. Pm me with details please.
    sorry it is free information/photos to help you make your own clutch arm perch. Not actually a free item.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Ok, thanks, do you have ant dimensions/drawings you can send through?
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    rx8 gearbox?

    It’s not difficult just position the arm to fit through the hole u made and make a plate to fix the pivot dome same height and distance from the centre shaft
    Mines been working for while now


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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    C20XE and RX8 gearbox, what flywheel an clutch I can use ?

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by jarek View Post
    C20XE and RX8 gearbox, what flywheel an clutch I can use ?
    You can use the flat faced xe flywheel/clutch pressure plate ans a ford 23 spline 1” type clutch friction plate. You will need to machine 15mm off the bellhousing face and you can use the rx8 clutch arm release bearing and slave cylinder. If you need any more advice or an adapter plate let me know.

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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    What sort of power/torque can these boxes handle?

    Anyone got one behind a turbo engine?

    I was thinking RX7 FD box, but RX8 box could be option.

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    rx8 gearbox?

    Cosy turbo with rx8 box seems ok upto 300 :-)


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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ianbavs View Post
    Cosy turbo with rx8 box seems ok upto 300 :-)
    What size tyres you got on there? Does it get much abuse?

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    255/40/17 cont’ tyres
    it does when trying 0-60 but no grip hence 5 seconds


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    Re: rx8 gearbox?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ianbavs View Post
    Cosy turbo with rx8 box seems ok upto 300 :-)


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    Do you know what kind of torque you have?

    I'm a bit curious on trying an RX8 gearbox to replace my T5. But I have 280 whp and over 400 Nm from the Pinto turbo and gut feeling says the RX8 gearbox would be marginal.

    Gustaf

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    rx8 gearbox?

    I would not trust it at that torque but u won’t know till it blows up 🤔for drag strip I’d use t5


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