I am wondering if anyone has information compairing transmission lengths. I am looking to get this project started, but Its probably gonna take longer to find a wide block AND a b2600 bellhousing than I'd really like to wait.
So I found one rx-7 video on youtube where the guy was using the d-50 tranny and it has the shifter coming out of where the ash tray used to go. I don't want my shit looking retarded.
I did find a few lengths for the Toyota w5x transmissions that range from 19 to 21.5" just wondering anyone has measured a RX7 T-II tranmission from the front face to shifter. I am looking to get a billhousing but I would like to use the tranmission that puts the shifter closest to the stock hole on the rx-7.
I could deal with fabricating a center console. Or just not having one. But I can't deal with the shifter being halfway inside the dashboard.
Comparitive transmission lengths.
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Sure no problem.
Would it be possible to measure from the front face to the shifter location? I.E. with the bell housing removed. I was thinking maybe with some collaberation we could get a get a spread sheet going for the transmission dimensions.
If I end going with the toyota R transmission I will have to get it online. I could however probablly get lenths of the various w5x tranmissions that can be used with a bill housing.
Would it be possible to measure from the front face to the shifter location? I.E. with the bell housing removed. I was thinking maybe with some collaberation we could get a get a spread sheet going for the transmission dimensions.
If I end going with the toyota R transmission I will have to get it online. I could however probablly get lenths of the various w5x tranmissions that can be used with a bill housing.
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Measured this last night:
33 1/2" from front of bellhousing (block) to shifter
6" from front of bellhousing to body of transmission
Hope this helps. I have more measurements jotted down. Will make a diagram later.
33 1/2" from front of bellhousing (block) to shifter
6" from front of bellhousing to body of transmission
Hope this helps. I have more measurements jotted down. Will make a diagram later.
Getting the engine bolted in is about 10% of the way there.
The next 80% can go quickly with help and skill.
That last 10% takes about as long as the 90% that came before it.
Re: Comparitive transmission lengths.
Check my latest post re the RX7 trans swapTank wrote:I am wondering if anyone has information compairing transmission lengths. I am looking to get this project started, but Its probably gonna take longer to find a wide block AND a b2600 bellhousing than I'd really like to wait.
So I found one rx-7 video on youtube where the guy was using the d-50 tranny and it has the shifter coming out of where the ash tray used to go. I don't want my shit looking retarded.
I did find a few lengths for the Toyota w5x transmissions that range from 19 to 21.5" just wondering anyone has measured a RX7 T-II tranmission from the front face to shifter. I am looking to get a billhousing but I would like to use the tranmission that puts the shifter closest to the stock hole on the rx-7.
I could deal with fabricating a center console. Or just not having one. But I can't deal with the shifter being halfway inside the dashboard.
The spiggot bearing,clutch plate are the same and the speedo cable and reverseing lights all fit without mods.The drive shaft will need to be shortened by app 100mm/4 inches with a new front yoke & rear uni joints all fitted and balanced.That cost me app $320 Aud