1.8 tranny

[fredroponics]

i have a 1.8 v6 and i plan on doing a swap to the 2.5....will the 1.8 tranny be a direct bolt on to the 2.5?

[Inodoro Pereyra]

The K8 (1.8 L) and KL (2.5 L) trannies are the same. They just have different gear ratios, depending on the model.

[mazdags94]

Assuming you mean the manual transmissions. The automatic transmissions for the 1.8L and 2.5L are not compatible. Just wanted to clarify...

[fredroponics]

thanks guys for da feedback....zoom-zoom

[mikeetown]

so, if i take a mazda mx-6 (ford probe GT) manual transmission, and put it on my k8 (because my K8 tranny just went), it will bolt up to this engine and match my MX-3"s engine mounts lol. SERIOUSLY!!! I think it works I just want some positive feedback that isn't me.

[Ryan]

Yes, but the gearing will be a little different. Longer gears, a little lower RPM at highway.

[Nd4SpdSe]

so, if i take a mazda mx-6 (ford probe GT) manual transmission, and put it on my k8 (because my K8 tranny just went), it will bolt up to this engine and match my MX-3"s engine mounts lol. SERIOUSLY!!! I think it works I just want some positive feedback that isn't me.

MX-6 uses a longer gearing trans than the Ford Probe. The Probe's is exactly like the Mx-3 @ 4.38:1. The 626 and Mx-6 use 4.11:1 final drive, as well as a slightly taller 5th gear. They all swap in like stock.

[mikeetown]

so, if i take a mazda mx-6 (ford probe GT) manual transmission, and put it on my k8 (because my K8 tranny just went), it will bolt up to this engine and match my MX-3"s engine mounts lol. SERIOUSLY!!! I think it works I just want some positive feedback that isn't me.

MX-6 uses a longer gearing trans than the Ford Probe. The Probe's is exactly like the Mx-3 @ 4.38:1. The 626 and Mx-6 use 4.11:1 final drive, as well as a slightly taller 5th gear. They all swap in like stock.

Thanks dude. I figure my car would be slower with an MX-6 tranny in various ways, but whatever cause i've been doing lots of highway driving.