FD Transmission Spacer (larger capacity)

[muibubbles]

Heres our transmission spacer we are prototyping. This is 3/4" thick and allows you to add more tranny fluid. approx. 0.6QT/19oz. Next we will try a 1" version with the addition capacity of ~0.78QT/~25oz. Now to source some hardware!

[Garfinkles Motor Works]

Hardware as in bolts ,Garfinkles Motor Works replying to you .I get the bolts for my oil pan braces from ,Maryland Metric ,phone 1-800-638-1830 .I always ask for Don . Hope that helps .Good looking machine work I like it. Looks like fine art to me .

[muibubbles]

Thanks! Means a lot coming from you! =)

[Pete_89T2]

Muibubbles - This spacer goes between the case and the bottom cover, correct? I'm not 100% sure, but I think this part will also fit FC turbo trannys too. Reason I say that is according to Mazdatrix, the gasket part # is common between the FD's and FC T2's.

[Garfinkles Motor Works]

What about what I did with my oil pan? Drill a hole between the bolts in the front and the bolt holes in the back .Drill to the size of the alum tubing that you plan to press into the holes .Weld the tubes in place,they should be at least 3/8 dia .Now the cool air will be flowing through the tubes cooling the hot oil .WOW an oil cooler with out any hoses to leak or a fan to burn up. My oil pan has been used for years with no leaks and it is not polished .

[Jwteknix]

if it works for the tII ill pick one up

[muibubbles]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

Muibubbles - This spacer goes between the case and the bottom cover, correct? I'm not 100% sure, but I think this part will also fit FC turbo trannys too. Reason I say that is according to Mazdatrix, the gasket part # is common between the FD's and FC T2's.

Yes, you are correct that it goes between the case and cover. I am not sure if they are FC compatible but I will look into it and find out! I may have a buddy with a spare FC tranny out just to double check.

Originally Posted by Garfinkles Motor Works

What about what I did with my oil pan? Drill a hole between the bolts in the front and the bolt holes in the back .Drill to the size of the alum tubing that you plan to press into the holes .Weld the tubes in place,they should be at least 3/8 dia .Now the cool air will be flowing through the tubes cooling the hot oil .WOW an oil cooler with out any hoses to leak or a fan to burn up. My oil pan has been used for years with no leaks and it is not polished .

^^ that a pretty cool concept! i would love to see a pic of that!

Originally Posted by Jwteknix

if it works for the tII ill pick one up

Awesome! I will look into it =)

Ps We are working on a 1" version which will most likely be the production one.

Capacity is roughly
.78 QT
25 oz

[Garfinkles Motor Works]

I do not have a picture and the pan is on the car .Let me try to type what I think you should do for a great product .Looking at your picture ,lets say the front is on the left and the rear is near the turtle wax . Using the 1 inch thick unit drill a hole ,two if there is room spaced evenly, through the edge between the bolt holes.Match them in the rear edge near the wax can so you can push an alum 3/8 tube through each set of holes .Weld the tubes an the inside ,for more flow counter sink the outer edges .The tube size ,3/8 ,7/16 or 1/2 lnch is big enough to let air flow through in order to cool the oil touching the tube. This can be done in a milling machine very easy ,The welding will be the hardest part .Think of it as an oil cooler with out any hoses to leak or fins to bend up.I know this will work ,and if you have any questions give me a call .

[muibubbles]

Garfinkle, thats a really good idea. I understand what you mean so simple yet brilliant. I'm going to look into and try mocking something up today.

[muibubbles]

old 3/4" Version and New 1" version



Just to get an Idea how/where it is mounted to. Test fitted the 3/4" version. Fits like a glove!

[Garfinkles Motor Works]

drool Am I in lust .drool ,drool

[muibubbles]

Minor update. This Project will be on hold for a few weeks. We are looking into adapting Garfinkles "hose-less/cooler-less" Cooling concept and implementing it into our Transmission spacer. (Thanks David!)

In addition, I'm sick of hand milling these so I've decided to just make a CNC machine first. This should resume progress in 2-3 weeks.

[Jwteknix]

Any word on these? Did u find out if they fit the tII trans yet? Any eta?

[muibubbles]

We actually did some work on these today. We are currently implementing Garfinkles idea of a "oil-less/oil cooler-less" concept!

We have not tested it on a TII trans yet but we're 99% sure since all similar products from JDM companies list the part as an FC/FD compatible!

This project is slowly being developed as the FD door panels have priority as of right now

[muibubbles]

bump Version 2.0

Version 2 Features Garfinkles Motorsports "Oil-less/cooler-less" concept!

The transmission spacer allows you to run more transmission fluid thus taking longer to reach max temps. The additional tubes allow air flow directly through the transmission case now providing cooling!