Quote Originally Posted by josh7owens View Post
Going to a RSX trans would eliminate the adapter plate and flywheel but would require a custom setup for the shift linkage, trans mount, and axles.
And a lot of frame and suspension re-work! Frank818 originally considered mounting his VR6 sideways in his 818 with the VW transaxle, but realized the entire rear suspension would need to be redesigned to accommodate a transverse drive-train layout. His VR6 fits, but he ended up with a longitudinal orientation, bolting it to a Porsche transaxle, IIRC.