Rx 8 engine swap

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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 have the skills anything is possible.

Rx 8 engine swap

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. Joined: Jul 7, Posts: 5, Likes Received: 2. There's a good reason why people use these 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? Joined: Jan 28, Posts: Likes Received: 0. Work out your budget first then work from there, Try to be as comprehensive as poisible so you know exactly what you need of corse there will be some inforseen items you can't price for but just try to work out best you can. Then look what's in your price range.

Quite a lot, but the possibilities are getting kinda awesome. It's more beautiful than that. There's tons of motor controllers on the market- a battery is a battery, and motors follow physics first, software second.

Post by Deanmclone » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by wiggles » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by SeeJay » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by ChrisHolmes » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by acegeezer » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by Goobie » Sun Dec 02, pm.

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.

Rx 8 engine swap

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. Thanks to that, RX8 prices have been driven way down. Whether your RX8 engine failed on you or if you bought one as an empty canvas, an engine swap might be a viable solution. RX8s are some of the most common platforms people use to perform engine transplants and for good reason. It also has a generously proportioned engine bay that can accept different engine configurations without needing major bodywork.

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Ls2 or Ls1 for cheaper option. We might as well make a full plan at this rate. Puts you up to about whp. If you start out with the aim of spending 5k, you'll end up spending at least Had a bit of a headache with the front sway bar as the early V8R subframe wouldn't work with the stock RX8 bar, it interfered with the crank pulley and ac belt tensioner, and they didn't have a solution yet. All generations of miata have one, as do the RX-8 and FD. Soravia Totally worth it to me though, finally has an engine that compliments the chassis. Putting electric motors in back means you'll be engineering the rear suspension for the rest of your life. Or anyone know any reputable garages that could do these swaps? Post by 13Black » Sun Dec 02, pm.

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Joined: Jul 7, Posts: 5, Likes Received: 2. That would basically just get you a piston engine lol, I wouldnt bother but I would say that would be the simplest non rotary engine swap for OP. Apparently there is lots of suspension stuff both front and rear that can be a hassle. Post by wiggles » Mon Dec 03, pm. Privacy Terms. For example, the steering components are centrally located and have to move for most engines other than wankels as I understand. Hope that helps Al. I ended up having to do my own radiator mounting, figure out the wiring and mount for the GM Drive by Wire pedal, air conditioning, and exhaust. There is no perfect swap, there is certainly no cheap swap. May i suggest a gm 60 degree v6? The car is apparently a real handful to drive! Hint hint. Post by Deanmclone » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by Goobie » Sun Dec 02, pm. Post by Deanmclone » Sun Dec 02, pm Hey guys and gals So I've been seeing videos kicking around of some nice engine swaps for the rx8 obviously not for the pureists has anyone on here done such a thing?