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Old 10th November 2015, 11:02 PM
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But I wasn't talking about the (AFAIK very similar, but not identical to the NC) RX8 box though.
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Old 14th November 2015, 09:55 AM
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£50 adaptor to fit a zetec to an rx8 box. You can make an offer on it too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/252162235480

This is the cheapest rx8 box with delivery.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/281843217519


There are others that are cheaper but collection only.
Thanks for that. I see that the adaptor plate is for a 6 speed box and the box is a 5 speed. I had had a trawl of eBay and found several very reasonably priced 5 speed boxes but that 6 speed boxes were about the same price as a type 9. I haven't managed to find out if the 5 and 6 speed boxes are the same so would take the same plate.

Lots to think about. I need to get the chassis started first before buying anything but obviously need to make decisions on running gear which dictate certain parts of the chassis.
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Old 14th November 2015, 10:13 AM
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If converting to an rx8 6 speed costs an extra £100 over a type 9 then surely it's worth the extra?

The type 9, and I've owned a few is very poor and much weaker when compared the Mazda box. The shift is long and notchy and doesn't have the nice short slick feel of a modern gearbox. The type 9 may be a more straightforward fit but not by much.
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Old 14th November 2015, 01:20 PM
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Thanks for that. I see that the adaptor plate is for a 6 speed box and the box is a 5 speed. I had had a trawl of eBay and found several very reasonably priced 5 speed boxes but that 6 speed boxes were about the same price as a type 9. I haven't managed to find out if the 5 and 6 speed boxes are the same so would take the same plate.

Lots to think about. I need to get the chassis started first before buying anything but obviously need to make decisions on running gear which dictate certain parts of the chassis.
The 231 6 speed will fit on a 192 Renesis engine; you'll have to look at the clutch/flywheel assembly to see what, if anything, you'll need to change there -http://www.rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=65599

If the RX8 box has anything like the shift quality of the NC MX5 box, then it is well worth it, the NC is a beautiful box to use.

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Old 14th November 2015, 01:44 PM
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Also, all type 9's are very old now with a corresponding amount of wear.
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