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Old 02-03-2018, 04:57 PM   #39
John V
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Problem number two is when the engine is in the right location fore-aft, the MX-5 transmission's shifter is about four inches forward of the RX-8's shifter hole. The MX-5's transmission is also almost 110lbs, which is pretty hefty.

Well, that bellhousing above is made by the same guy that makes the slim water rail. It is designed to mate to a second or third-gen RX-7 turbo transmission, which has a removable bellhousing. Those transmissions are also very strong, and about 30lbs lighter than the MX-5 transmission. The kicker is they measure four inches longer from the bellhousing to the shifter. Meaning they should line up perfectly with the RX-8 shifter hole. Score!
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