If you are building a MEV Exocet RX8, or converting another car to a Mazda RX-8 engine then this new component from Cambridgeshire-based Butcher Race Engineering will be of great interest.

They have produced several ingenious and helpful parts over the last few months and this new one is no exception. It is a kit to help the RX-8’s slave cylinder issue, which is remotely mounted as standard on the rotary Mazda unit.

Butcher has solved the potential space issue as their kit converts the RX-8’s gearbox to having a hydraulic concentric release while also solving the clearance issues within the transmission tunnel enabling more room between the gearbox and tunnel.

The kit is pre-set to suit the 90mm clutch height found on a Ford Pinto or Zetec using an 1800 flywheel and Pinto clutch. However, it can be specified for alternative setups and they can also supply a similar kit for Mazda MX-5 five-speed gearbox. The kit is priced at £124.50 inc VAT.

More from www.butcherraceengineering.co.uk or 07960 026 726 ENDS.