Subject: Manual to Auto conversion parts question
From: Rotary Engine
Date: 6/13/2007, 8:57 AM
To: AARotary Engine



>> I did a conversion of the first page for you.
>>
>> Though it might help if you are not seeing it.
>>
>> Regards David
>>
>> I did not see that one the first go around.
>>
>> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
>>
>
> Paul,
>
>
> I started working on the engine again today and found some less than
> desirable attributes with the old semi-auto
> bell housing I have.  Mainly interference with the starter motor.
>
> Do you know if the RX-8 housing will mate up with the and 2nd gen 13B
> engine.  Having the starter come in from the rear will give me a lot
more
> room to fit an CVT inside for the turbo-compound.
>
> Any pictures, or diagrams would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Doug
>
> Yes I think it will. As I recall the RX8 housing has one additional
> bolt but that should not be a show stopper.
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Paul,


Hey that Bell housing looks robust, and spacious as well. I estimate the
length to be about 10 to 11 inches.  Are the bell housing and starter
motor
showing up in junk yards yet?

Thanks


Doug

I don't know. I just bought an RX8 auto tranny engine from a junk yard in
Northern California so perhaps he still has the tranny.
Dave Lemon did the deal for me so he knows the name of the junkyard.
I will forward this to him.

Dave what is the name and phone number of that junkyard?
-- 
Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

-
Mazda Auto Recycling

800-926-5900 business

916-635-5900

3636 Omec Circle

Rancho Cordova CA 95742

!! Not at all sure about ring gear diameter, location, and starter for the
RX8 auto trans.


Mazdatrix Inc.
2730 Gundry Ave.
Signal Hill, Ca. 90755
Phone: 562-426-7960
Fax: 562-426-9646
www.mazdatrix.com

I think a second gen flex plate and starter will fit.
If worse comes to worse we can use your RX8 flywheel on the p-port
RX8 dyno motor. :)

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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