Diff help

[Homer]

Wot is the lowest diff ratio I can get for my rx8

[Kman Art]

What year model is your RX8? It either came with the 4.44:1 or 4.78:1 final drive. Models built 2008 or newer came with the shorter R&P.

[Homer]

I need down in the 3. Something ratio mine is a 54 plate so it's a 4.444

[Kman Art]

You could source a '93+FD diff, They came with 4.10:1, but not anything from '99+FD as they came with 4.30:1. After that, it's aftermarket.

Why would you want such a long final drive?

I have a JDM FD and can't stand how long my gears are with the 4.10:1. Just installed the '04 RX8 4.44:1 but haven't driven the vehicle yet to see the difference.

[FerociousP]

Auto 93+ FD came with a 3.9 diff IIRC.

I believe i've seen it used in Rx-8 before, especially ones with LS1 swaps that use transmissions that would make better use of a 3.9 gear. Can't confirm which generation 8 diff was used though.

[Homer]

Need to be down to 3.445 or 3.9 might work where could I find one thanks I need lower revs and if there anyway Thst would stock new parts

[RETed]

I don't know why this thread was reported to the moderators, but...

To the OP:
You do not give enough information WHY you want to drop the rear diff ratio.
People have already asked you if this is a V8 swap, but you do not even answer that question.

If this IS NOT AN ENGINE swap, I'm not sure what you're trying to do.
Dropping the rear diff ratio ON A STOCK ENGINE RX-8 IS A STUPID IDEA.
If you're are trying to conserve gas mileage, you're going to end up with a slug of a car.
Lowering (numerically) the rear diff ratio will significantly affect the acceleration of your vehicle.
If you're fine with that, you're better off getting rid of the RX-8 and buying a Fiat 500.

I doubt this is some crazy 20B swap...
If you have resources to do something like this, you shouldn't be asking us how to find such parts.

Please use the REPORT icon to report INFRACTIONS - not because you're not getting the answers you want.


-Ted

[Homer]

No one ask wot I'm doing people have hinted why I won't to drop so far I have a Diesel engine in car running about 350 bhp at min with poss off going up higher but it revs are to hight I'm not saying to much cost hope to make a kit out off it

[Kman Art]

Ok, my eyebrows just went way up!

You have a diesel engine in your RX7???

If you want to find something below 3.9:1, I would suggest changing your rear end to a Ford IRS setup with the 8.8" rear. Gears are available from all over the place. It is an expensive swap, so I would probably search around for more RX7 gear options.

[Homer]

Rx8 diesel

[FerociousP]

http://www.mazdatrix.com/8-Diff.htm

^notice the 3.909 gear.

http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.asp?partnum=27-110A-P062

^notice it says 93-95 + Rx-8. (says this for all ratios actually).

http://www.mazdatrix.com/g5.htm

^Notice at the bottom. 93-95 AUTOMATIC has 3.909.

Now that I think about it, I sold a Rx-8 R&P to a FD guy who wanted a high number gear. So there ya go.

Obviously, cheap option would be to find an auto FD used diff, and swap in ring and pinion. New, especially from mazdatrix, will be quite spendy.

[Homer]

Thanks for help I'm going to look for a rear diff out off a auto rx7 then thanks hope it's low enough for me ?

[Homer]

If I find a diff how will I no wot ratio it is I counted my diff I got 40 teeth on crown and 9 on pinion so wot would a 3. 9 diff be thanks

[Mitchocalypse]

dude.. lets assume english isn't your first language (and for that matter, hope it isn't).

We can forgive the odd spelling mistake, but even if this is your 5th language, you can't possibly think your punctuation is even remotely correct. I don't even understand what your question is because I just can't make sense of what you're saying.

And for future reference,
wot = what, unless you are trying to convey the term "Wide Open Throttle."
there is a difference between "no" and "know."

Also, I'm not being a grammar nazi here either. There is a big difference between that and just asking you to post something that a reader can make sense of.

[Homer]

It a club not a spelling test and I'm use ing my phone predictive tex and thanks a lot for slagging me off what a good person you are

Trying to find out if I buy a diff wot amount off teeth would be on the crown and pinion gear how hard was that Mitch

And I am English born and bread ????

[Pete_89T2]

^Lighten up Homer, Mitch has just given you some constructive criticism that it would be wise to consider if you want your participation in this forum to be productive.

The fact is, when one posts on a forum asking for what amounts to free advice from others, it is in the poster's best interest to clearly articulate your questions in the correct forum language & punctuation, which is Engish here. If the rest of the forum can't understand what the hell you're asking, don't expect much of a response to your questions. Using the predictive text function of your "smartphone" is a lame & lazy excuse... Take the time to intelligently compose your posts on a phone or type it out on a real keyboard.

[chibikougan]

Whots boo needs toow do is gets that mad tyte mustang suspect nsion yaaw naaw mean. Got amdeisel running about 300 bhp but I don't even no wot I'm sayzin boyeeeeeeee! Rx8

[FerociousP]

Really you guys? Let's be a little more supportive. Absolutely no reason to go off on this guy this hard.

[Homer]

Yep lol I got a rx8 running about 300bhp and it's a diesel lol dose that hurt your feelings race you any day I'll be going home on the same tank off fuel lol

[Pete_89T2]

FWIW, I think a diesel RX8 project is pretty cool, but I stand by my earlier comments - folks here will be much more likely to answer questions when they can clearly understand them - hence all the grief you're getting about using proper English and punctuation.

FYI, there is another guy on this forum who posted in the piston engine conversion section about converting his 1st gen RX7 to run with a 4 cyl. turbo diesel. Don't recall if he finished it or not, but might be worth a look.

[chibikougan]

Really you guys? Let's be a little more supportive. Absolutely no reason to go off on this guy this hard.

Going off on this guy? Really?

[FerociousP]

Going off on this guy? Really?

In the relative scheme of things, yes.

I'd rather see his mistyped questions and explanations than your attempts to make fun of him that add nothing to the thread.

Pete_89T2, I agree with your post #20. Thanks for clarifying.

[chibikougan]

Well that's just poppycock. No one "Went off on him" simply being silly pull the sensitive stick out of all yoos bums god save the queen bloody hell and all that. Understanding now chap?