What kind of transmission does an RX8 have?
What kind of transmission does an RX8 have?
Mazda RX-8
| Mazda RX-8 (SE3P) | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed RC4A-EL automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm (106.4 in) |
| Length | 2003–2008: 4,425 mm (174.2 in) 2008–2012: 4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
How much HP can RX-8 hold?
The Mazda RX-8 is powered by a 1.3L RENESIS two-rotor rotary engine that makes 212 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 159 pound-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm. When equipped with a manual transmission, however, the RX-8 rotary engine churns out 232 horsepower at 8,500 rpm.
Is a Mazda RX8 a reliable car?
Can a Mazda RX-8 be a Reliable Car? While the RX-8 has the unique rotary style engine, it has a record of being highly unreliable, particularly after 60,000 miles.
What is the problem with RX-8 engine?
Problem: The RX-8 has the unique rotary style engine, and this version of the rotary engine has proven to be highly unreliable, particularly after 60,000 miles. Warranty companies say that Mazda have unofficially said that these engines do become unreliable and susceptible to problems at over 60,000 miles.
How much HP can a T56 handle?
How much power can a T56 Magnum XL handle? Tick Performance builds a Magnum Six-Speed proven to handle more than 1,200 HP and 7,500 RPM Shifts. The OEM horsepower wars and events like HOT ROD Drag Week have escalated streetcar performance over the past decade.
What kind of transmission does a Mazda RX 8 use?
The RE-Amemiya D1-Spec Short Shifter will fit both the Mazda RX-7-FD3S and Mazda RX-8 equipped with 5 speed Transmission. The shifter is a plug and play application that effectively reduces the stroke by 5mm between gears while also ‘solidly’ engaging the gears, this may not sound like a lot but it makes a big difference.
What kind of gearbox does a Ford RX 8 have?
Fitted to RX-8’s equipped with the 6 speed gearbox typically the 231ps versi Fitted to RX-8’s equipped with the 6 speed gearbox typically the 231ps version including the newer R3. Each Kit Includes a genuine Exedy clutch friction disc and pressure plate plus a high quality clutch release bearing.
Do you need competition clutch kit for RX8?
Please note that all Competition Clutch kits are only made for the 6 speed 231ps RX-8, it is possible to install these on a 5 speed 192ps rx8 however a lightweight flywheel and counterweight will be required.