Rx 8 engine swap

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Thread in ' Technical Questions ' started by Robbs , Mar 19, Driftworks Forum. Engine swap Idea's for RX8??? Joined: Apr 24, Posts: 9, Likes Received: 1. Joined: Aug 18, Posts: 9, Likes Received: 0. V8 it, if you are going to be putting in an alien engine its got to be the only way.

Rx 8 engine swap

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I started my swap back in and it took me about 2 years to finish, but that's when there weren't that many finished swaps and the knowledge base was limited. But on a serious note there isn't a best option.

These are selling for pennies and it's an awesome chassis that is begging for a simple swap. Somebody has to have solved the Canbus riddle, right? Hint hint. I'd love a fly and drive to Colorado for a Flyin RX I'm wishing for more like a reliable hp 4 cylinder that can be "plugged and played"! I also have a mazda KL V6 and thought of putting that in it.

If you are looking at carrying out an RX8 motor swap we have done the research for you. Take a look at some of the popular options to bring some life back to your RX Remember the Mazda RX-8? Read a road test here if not It was really the last hurrah from Mazda, a bit of a swan song if you will. Of course, the RX-8 is also a very quirky sportscar. It has an oddly jovial front fascia plus soft and circular lines that dull the sporty edge. You can find this emblem littered all over the vehicle. The rear suicide doors doors hinged at the rear instead of the front open only from inside the cabin, which Mazda insists is due to safety concerns.

Rx 8 engine swap

The RX8 comes with a stock engine and transmission, but there are many aftermarket parts available for performance upgrades. A properly maintained engine and transmission can easily last for , miles or more. If your RX8 has over , miles on it, you will have to get a new engine or transmission — or both. You will have a reliable car that can go anywhere you want it to go. You could damage the engine or worse, burn it up completely! There are many different reasons why someone would want to take their car in for an Rx8 engine swap. The Perfect RX8 engine swap is a relatively easy process, but it does require some time and attention. The first step to this project is to remove the head from your old engine. This can be done with a few basic tools and a little bit of patience. Once you have removed your head, you will need to clean it out before installing it into your new engine.

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Somebody has to have solved the Canbus riddle, right? Had to chop some fire wall out tho. View iTrader Profile. How about an electric motor mounted at the rear diff and a bunch of batteries in the engine compartment? Putting electric motors in back means you'll be engineering the rear suspension for the rest of your life. I'd have thought that these would be fantastic for Honda K-swaps. Find More Posts by I8yourv8. Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts. Thread in ' Technical Questions ' started by Robbs , Mar 19, Dan Lioneye Member. There was some movement toward a second gen unit, but then he seems to have dropped off the face of the earth. Project thread Galaxy grey - Street Port, Tein coilovers, decat, D's, Cobra Catback whatever 9j wheels aren't broken at the moment and a massive wing. Long story short, it didn't work well. Theoretically couldn't you turbo it and get more or close to same HP as the rotary? View Public Profile.

Otherwise, why else would an RX8 LS swap be as popular? It was an entirely new engine with design oversights, just like many other first-gen engine innovations.

Joined: May 21, Posts: 1, Likes Received: 0. I started my swap back in and it took me about 2 years to finish, but that's when there weren't that many finished swaps and the knowledge base was limited. Stavros Active Member. Post by Juey » Mon Dec 03, am Engine swap? Just buy a miata, they are cheap now too. I dont think an LS would be more hassle than a SR20 but they're mega expensive for the engines and box aren't they? Is there any glaring reason that wouldn't work? Post by 13Black » Mon Dec 03, pm. Joined: Aug 18, Posts: 9, Likes Received: 0. Just the one you are most familiar with physically works. Attached Thumbnails. Post by Deanmclone » Sun Dec 02, pm. So refining it was a big part of the time sink, but V8R was really helpful along the way.