So the clutch is carry over, I utilize my same t2 aluminum flywheel and my t2 disc but the PP I got a hold of is from an rx8 and inn better shape than my old t2 pressure plate. These parts are interchangeable.
So it went in as ace venture says “LIKE A GLOVE!”
On the old 13b blocks cant use the rx8 trans with the rx8 stock slave cylinder since it hits the oil pedestal. HOWEVER you use the slave cylinder from a 98 acura integra 1.8 GS and viola! It bolts right in and clears.
Price is 15 dollars at oreileys auto parts, part# cs2162
But to keep the angle of the slave cylinder pin flat, you have to shim it. Extra nuts to the strut bearing work great.
ALSO the stock clutch hose has too many male threads on the slave cylinder end, but it reaches no problem.
We are not home yet! Still some issues to tackle but the engine and trans are in and the engine is bolted down on its aluminum mounts:
Here is the difference between the two transmissions. A hole must be cut. If you have an interior or stock dashboard this could be an issue, I do not so no worries:
My mazdatrix T2 driveshaft to NA diff is just a hair too long, off to get shortened! I believe for most people a stock automatic driveshaft would work fine but I need a new yoke and u joints can use some attention. The automatic driveshaft has the same output yoke as the t2 as is common on the rx8. same diameter and spline count but the shaft is about 1" shorter.
Stock transmount does not go low enough so I had to cut it up, then cut up the poly bushing from my t2 “solid” mounts.
Did a little work on mocking up the custom trans mount, stay tuned.
Big issues to overcome:
1. Correct clutch hose
2. fab trans mount
3. new shift boot/cover misc shifter hole
4. shorten and re balance driveshaft