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Originally Posted by John V
It's big? 
The NC 6-speed is a pretty stout transmission, so maybe that's it? I don't really know. The RX-8 6-speed is essentially the same transmission with different gear ratios and a different bellhousing bolt pattern and it weighs the same.
Interestingly the K-Miata folks have come up with an adapter to use a 320Z with the Honda K motor. I would actually have loved to do that with the RX-8 but it would be a lot of work and the FC/FD RX-7 transmission is strong. My only concern is availability - RX-7s are getting old and it's getting harder to find transmissions. I think at some point I'll probably have a Jerico in the car but for now this will be a good solution. |
I’m utterly puzzled as to why Mazda would put such a big, heavy, stout transmission in the Miata, though. I mean, the Getrag 420G is quite a bit less than 110lbs. for example.