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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?

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

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

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

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.

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

mikeetown wrote: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.

Nd4SpdSe wrote:

mikeetown wrote: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.