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How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 6th, 2008, 6:47 pm
by h3xt0r
So I've read the MX-3 is pretty low geared, I was curious about how low are you guys talking about? My '93 MX-3 GS 1.8L tacs out at 3.5K RPMs doing 70MPH(5ish K RPM at 95MPH) on the highway, is this normal or what?

-H3x

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 6th, 2008, 11:49 pm
by irocthaDOHC
sounds about right

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 6th, 2008, 11:55 pm
by Ryan
If he was getting abnormal readings, I would be very worried :shock:

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 7th, 2008, 12:10 am
by h3xt0r
Righto I was just curious. I've been reading posts n what have you on this site for a while now but haven't posted anything. I've got a WIP MX-3, at the moment I'm throwing in a new pressure plate n a few other gadgets in to the mix. Blew the sucker out Sunday xD. When I get it back I'll throw some pics onto the site n Show you some mod's i've done to it. I have to say though that little MX is a devil, love the handling on that car. Thx for the info IrocthaDOHC.

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 8th, 2008, 1:24 pm
by hgallegos915
lol wow hextor, i used that name in chat once :P

hey dont forget the fidanza flywheel! its realy kick azz

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 8th, 2008, 11:04 pm
by h3xt0r
hgallegos915 wrote:lol wow hextor, i used that name in chat once :P

hey dont forget the fidanza flywheel! its realy kick azz
haha nice. I've been using this name for some time now. almost 10years... Anywho right now I am replacing the Tranny in this puppy. Keeping the gears but throwing in a racing clutch, any suggestions as far as brand and models go?

Re: How low Geared is the MX-3?

Posted: May 9th, 2008, 8:21 am
by marcdh
My thoughts:
ACT - grippy but quite harsh on the tranny
Clutchmasters - many swear by them, though quite a few have been let down
SPEC - many love them, meant to hold crazy torque (not that you need to on k8)
Fidanza - now making clutches, might be good for a package
exedy oem - does the job!

I went with a spec stage III for my ze, as it wasn't a rip, probetalk ppl love them, they're not complete tranny exploders, and I am very tempted to turbo :)