Will a 13b engine, 5speed rx8 box and carbon propshaft fit

[Boggy2112]

Hi, I am looking to fit a running, 13b fd3s engine with a rx8 5speed box and carbon propshaft, into my FB. I have a series 2 1983, and was hoping someone could tell me if the propshaft would fit my standard diff please? Its a turn key package, so should drop in the engine bay. Its the rx8 shaft size i am worried about, people say its longer than the rx7s.
Thank's again Dave

[TOOL]

Dunno. How are you planning to mount the engine? Off the rear plate, FD style?

[richrx]

Is this any use?

http://www.racingbeat.com/mazda/perform ... ssion.html

Rich

[Boggy2112]

Hey guys thanks for getting back to me, and thanks for the info. but i am still unsure about the project. I guess mounting the engine is easy enough, as to all the information out there. But i just can't seam to find anyone who has mounted the rx8 box to the series 2!
I guess the only way is to buy the thing and have a go!!!

Nice one Dave!!

[richrx]

From a quick google it looks like the fc box is a better choice as its stronger. But as with most things on the fb it will be trial and error as theres not alot of info on rx8 into fb swaps.

Rich

[richrx]

I hope its not the 13b bridgeport, gearbox and prop on ebay?


Rich

[Boggy2112]

Hey Rich,
Yer i have read about the rx7 gearboxs being better. Yer it is the red one! Why whats up?

[spirit r]

Hey guys thanks for getting back to me, and thanks for the info. but i am still unsure about the project. I guess mounting the engine is easy enough, as to all the information out there. But i just can't seam to find anyone who has mounted the rx8 box to the series 2!
I guess the only way is to buy the thing and have a go!!!

Nice one Dave!!

Perhaps he can answer your question?
http://www.kenscheepers.com/1979_rx-7.htm

[Boggy2112]

Wow that is one perfect write up my friend, thank you so much for the post. I have a little more confidence with the swap now!
Dave