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02-17-06, 08:15 PM
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02-19-06, 08:29 AM
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Well, the tranny on the vert went out the other day. Decided to do it while I was on my way to work..Seems to be stuck in gear. Only way it will move forward is if the clutch is pushed in...even if the shifter is in neutral.
I had the car towed over to Happy Jap's in Cary. They checked it out and it seems that the cheapest fix is to replace the transmission. It's got 126k miles on the original motor, tranny and clutch. It's always been a strong running car but this still came as a surprise.
Anyway, my question is (and yes, I've tried searching) , should I go ahead and try replacing with a T2 tranny now with the thought that when the engine goes I'll either rebuild the NA with a streetport or do a T2 motor swap? Or is this even an option since I've still got the NA motor in place ?... Again I'm searching for a definitive answer and can't seem to come up with one.
Thanks !
I had the car towed over to Happy Jap's in Cary. They checked it out and it seems that the cheapest fix is to replace the transmission. It's got 126k miles on the original motor, tranny and clutch. It's always been a strong running car but this still came as a surprise.
Anyway, my question is (and yes, I've tried searching) , should I go ahead and try replacing with a T2 tranny now with the thought that when the engine goes I'll either rebuild the NA with a streetport or do a T2 motor swap? Or is this even an option since I've still got the NA motor in place ?... Again I'm searching for a definitive answer and can't seem to come up with one.
Thanks !
02-19-06, 01:35 PM
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Thanks Impulsive...that makes sense . I saw something on mazdatrix .com that seemed to indicate the clutch housing was slightly bigger but it could be done. Either way, I'm looking for a used 5spd in the local area.
02-19-06, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
Thanks Impulsive...that makes sense . I saw something on mazdatrix .com that seemed to indicate the clutch housing was slightly bigger but it could be done. Either way, I'm looking for a used 5spd in the local area.
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02-20-06, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
Thanks Impulsive...that makes sense . I saw something on mazdatrix .com that seemed to indicate the clutch housing was slightly bigger but it could be done. Either way, I'm looking for a used 5spd in the local area.
Youll also need a T-II flywheel, clutch and axles along with the things impulsive mentioned.
02-21-06, 08:29 PM
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hey is there anymore room in the mansion at the dragon? i am definatly coming but i kinda had a few friends that want to come as well....and how much is it gonna be per person.
I cant wait to see all you guys again.....its been too long
oh the friends have a 650hp supra, 600hp 3rd gen RX7, and a 400hp 240sx $35000 drift car
I cant wait to see all you guys again.....its been too long
oh the friends have a 650hp supra, 600hp 3rd gen RX7, and a 400hp 240sx $35000 drift car
02-21-06, 09:43 PM
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yeah im wondering the same thing.. i think i talked to someone about it at the last meeting..
but seein as i cant reserve a hotel room (too $ anways) i need to find someone who will let me sleep on the floor or couch for the weekend
but seein as i cant reserve a hotel room (too $ anways) i need to find someone who will let me sleep on the floor or couch for the weekend
02-23-06, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TII-aholic
hey is there anymore room in the mansion at the dragon? i am definatly coming but i kinda had a few friends that want to come as well....and how much is it gonna be per person.
I cant wait to see all you guys again.....its been too long
oh the friends have a 650hp supra, 600hp 3rd gen RX7, and a 400hp 240sx $35000 drift car
I cant wait to see all you guys again.....its been too long
oh the friends have a 650hp supra, 600hp 3rd gen RX7, and a 400hp 240sx $35000 drift car
Must... not... hump... cars... ALL three of those are going to be in my driveway someday... omg. This will be good practice. LOL.
Anyway, David... PM Johny, but I'm pretty sure there will be enough couches/area for cots and blow-up mattresses to set up a place to sleep.
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02-23-06, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
Well, the tranny on the vert went out the other day. Decided to do it while I was on my way to work..Seems to be stuck in gear. Only way it will move forward is if the clutch is pushed in...even if the shifter is in neutral.
I had the car towed over to Happy Jap's in Cary. They checked it out and it seems that the cheapest fix is to replace the transmission. It's got 126k miles on the original motor, tranny and clutch. It's always been a strong running car but this still came as a surprise.
Anyway, my question is (and yes, I've tried searching) , should I go ahead and try replacing with a T2 tranny now with the thought that when the engine goes I'll either rebuild the NA with a streetport or do a T2 motor swap? Or is this even an option since I've still got the NA motor in place ?... Again I'm searching for a definitive answer and can't seem to come up with one.
Thanks !
I had the car towed over to Happy Jap's in Cary. They checked it out and it seems that the cheapest fix is to replace the transmission. It's got 126k miles on the original motor, tranny and clutch. It's always been a strong running car but this still came as a surprise.
Anyway, my question is (and yes, I've tried searching) , should I go ahead and try replacing with a T2 tranny now with the thought that when the engine goes I'll either rebuild the NA with a streetport or do a T2 motor swap? Or is this even an option since I've still got the NA motor in place ?... Again I'm searching for a definitive answer and can't seem to come up with one.
Thanks !
Unless the vert is freakishly different from the coupe, it's a very simple project that can be done in one day. ...And you can put your car on blocks and do it yourself. If you can benchpress the tranny, you'll do fine.
It really is just that simple. Just as long as you pay attention to how things came apart, and how things were lined up, then you'll be fine. Can't say I know how to do an automatic (not that I'd care), but the manual tranny is cake.
02-23-06, 09:11 AM
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previous owner must not have taken care of your tranny man. I've got 152k on my original tranny, I beat the **** out of it (drag race, double clutch 1st at 25mph etc), and it still runs fine. Oh well. On your next tranny put some really good gear oil in there, Most people recommend Redline MT-90. That's what I run. It's expensive, but it does a good job.
You'll have a lot harder time finding a T2 tranny in good shape. They tend to be ragged out. PM 13b4me . He's out near jacksonville but he has a ton of parts as well.
You'll have a lot harder time finding a T2 tranny in good shape. They tend to be ragged out. PM 13b4me . He's out near jacksonville but he has a ton of parts as well.
02-24-06, 06:25 PM
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im kinda new to the forum and was wondering if anyone lives in or around goldsboro, I've had my t2 for a few months and wanted to know if any one also had one aruond here.
02-24-06, 08:01 PM
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You're close enuff to come up for a meet this Saturday!!! We have people come up from the east all the time to the meets. Can't think of anyone in Goldsboro right off hand. Lot of people come up from the Fort Brag area all the time, even Jacksonville and Havelock.
02-24-06, 08:14 PM
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I "lost" my emissions....
im going out to the meet too, and ill have something new...
btw does anyone need any rx7 parts? interior electrical engine bay related? anything?
i got a 88 base model that is complete and will get parted starting about 6 hours ago
blue int. btw
so if you need anything post about it
btw does anyone need any rx7 parts? interior electrical engine bay related? anything?
i got a 88 base model that is complete and will get parted starting about 6 hours ago
blue int. btw
so if you need anything post about it
02-24-06, 10:17 PM
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im going out to the meet too, and ill have something new...
btw does anyone need any rx7 parts? interior electrical engine bay related? anything?
i got a 88 base model that is complete and will get parted starting about 6 hours ago
blue int. btw
so if you need anything post about it
btw does anyone need any rx7 parts? interior electrical engine bay related? anything?
i got a 88 base model that is complete and will get parted starting about 6 hours ago
blue int. btw
so if you need anything post about it
just my .02
02-24-06, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sinoeun
im kinda new to the forum and was wondering if anyone lives in or around goldsboro, I've had my t2 for a few months and wanted to know if any one also had one aruond here.
-Nic
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02-25-06, 09:16 AM
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anyone here have a thermostat housing that has the little fitting for that extra temperature sensor thing? The one that's supposed to activate that auxilary cooling fan? I want to put an aftermarket temp sending unit in there, but my car doesn't have an auxilary fan.
02-25-06, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sinoeun
im kinda new to the forum and was wondering if anyone lives in or around goldsboro, I've had my t2 for a few months and wanted to know if any one also had one aruond here.
Get up with Nic and his Tigray RX8. He and his wife come up to Raleigh and make just about every Drive-In. From his last post he has a line on a bunch or rotaries in the Goldsboro area. He works over at See More Johnson AFB, never have understood the name of that airbase.
Bert