Ls2 rx8
Been hard to get some work done due to personal issues and rain, but finally got around to it.
Painted engine bay
Refitted the engine
Test fit the trans but noticed the headers hit the subframe
Lets hope we don't cut my headers..
No damage
Polyurethane trans mount with LS1RX8 Trans brace.
Hinson Y pipe doesnt want to fit with the trans mount in place. Obviously wont clear the stock torque arm either. Coming up with a few ideas for a new torque arm or a torque arm delete.
Or.. Down pipes on the headers lol
Painted engine bay
Refitted the engine
Test fit the trans but noticed the headers hit the subframe
Lets hope we don't cut my headers..
No damage
Polyurethane trans mount with LS1RX8 Trans brace.
Hinson Y pipe doesnt want to fit with the trans mount in place. Obviously wont clear the stock torque arm either. Coming up with a few ideas for a new torque arm or a torque arm delete.
Or.. Down pipes on the headers lol
Installing the MSD Atomic LS EFI. Awesome design, wasn't sure if I wanted this, the FAST EFI or the Holley EFI.
I got this at a great price so I chose the MSD.
Also decided to get a racepak since the two pair with a single Vnet module. However, they discontinued production on the Vnet cable after I purchased them both and now I will have to come up with a solution.
Wilwood proportioning valve for brakes.
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator.
Racepak test fit
Will be switching to a hydraulic rack (rx7 rack probably)
Along with a hydraulic pump.
Current price list
RX8 - 1500$ 2500$ spent on trip
LS2 - 1600$ 1750$ spent on trip
Deluxe Kit - 3500$
Hinson/Stainless Works Long tube Headers & Y-Pipe - 1150$
LS6 intake/85mm TB/Rail/inj - 570$
LS1/411PCM&Harness - 350$
Lingenfelter TRG002 - 150$
Alternator - 140$
Water pump - 125$
Tensioner pulley - 15$
Belt - 15$
Alternator bracket - 80$
Oil pan - 160$
Oil pan kit - 85$
T56 - 800$ 1000$ spent on trip
T56 5.0 Shifter - 140$
T56 Rebuild - 400$
T56 Bearing Shims Snaprings -190$
T56 Bellhousing - 250$
T56 Mainshaft - 250$
LS7 Clutch & Flywheel 445$
OEM Slave Cylinder - 50$
Fender Liners - 200$
F. Bumper impact absorber - 60$
R. bumper reinforcement - 50$
Mazda Speed Body Kit - 550$
Gaskets - 95$
Bolts - 50$
Oil Pump - 125$
Thermostat - 20$
Billet fuel rails - 136$
Jegs drive shaft loop - 30$
Nissan Sentra pedal - 30$
MSD EFI - 1,979$
RacePak UDX - 685$
Wilwood Proportioning Valve - 74$
Aeromotive 13129 Regulator - 180$
Earls 6AN 90* - 72$
$16,301 on car build
$17,651 + traveling costs
Needs body work
Waiting on coil-overs
Then heads & cam swap with intake
RX8 - 1500$ 2500$ spent on trip
LS2 - 1600$ 1750$ spent on trip
Deluxe Kit - 3500$
Hinson/Stainless Works Long tube Headers & Y-Pipe - 1150$
LS6 intake/85mm TB/Rail/inj - 570$
LS1/411PCM&Harness - 350$
Lingenfelter TRG002 - 150$
Alternator - 140$
Water pump - 125$
Tensioner pulley - 15$
Belt - 15$
Alternator bracket - 80$
Oil pan - 160$
Oil pan kit - 85$
T56 - 800$ 1000$ spent on trip
T56 5.0 Shifter - 140$
T56 Rebuild - 400$
T56 Bearing Shims Snaprings -190$
T56 Bellhousing - 250$
T56 Mainshaft - 250$
LS7 Clutch & Flywheel 445$
OEM Slave Cylinder - 50$
Fender Liners - 200$
F. Bumper impact absorber - 60$
R. bumper reinforcement - 50$
Mazda Speed Body Kit - 550$
Gaskets - 95$
Bolts - 50$
Oil Pump - 125$
Thermostat - 20$
Billet fuel rails - 136$
Jegs drive shaft loop - 30$
Nissan Sentra pedal - 30$
MSD EFI - 1,979$
RacePak UDX - 685$
Wilwood Proportioning Valve - 74$
Aeromotive 13129 Regulator - 180$
Earls 6AN 90* - 72$
$16,301 on car build
$17,651 + traveling costs
Needs body work
Waiting on coil-overs
Then heads & cam swap with intake
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Verdad Gallardo Does it really matter which comment I quoted when you are the one that came in here trolling and trying to start something? He was just defending himself. In all actuality it seems like you are just jealous of how much he is putting into his swap. Sure he could go buy a Ls2 Vette, but what is the fun in that? He already stated at the beginning of his post that he likes doing projects.
sure got your panties wadded up. I know the guy from another forum (NoRotors). Im just giving him a lil **** about the money in it. I spent much less on mine and built one hell of a car. also my initial question was to clarify what number reflected the actual money in. my comparison afterwards was some more **** talking. perhaps you should go be someone else's superman.
sure got your panties wadded up. I know the guy from another forum (NoRotors). Im just giving him a lil **** about the money in it. I spent much less on mine and built one hell of a car. also my initial question was to clarify what number reflected the actual money in. my comparison afterwards was some more **** talking. perhaps you should go be someone else's superman.
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nice work. the mazda is a poor mans vette and very light
you are going to have a blast with that car
but it's true you can get a 12k base car C5 pretty easy and the mods are easier
I love my TT C5 but admire the RX build
I autocrossed an older 12A RX7 and had a blast
fastest car I've seen was a caterham turbo rotary at 1200 lbs making over 350 hp that car was insane full race tires, big angry go cart!!
you are going to have a blast with that car
but it's true you can get a 12k base car C5 pretty easy and the mods are easier
I love my TT C5 but admire the RX build
I autocrossed an older 12A RX7 and had a blast
fastest car I've seen was a caterham turbo rotary at 1200 lbs making over 350 hp that car was insane full race tires, big angry go cart!!
I've owned both and yes the swapped RX8 is a wild car. C5Zs can be had now in the low teens and are far better in almost every way. However i have a kid so the backseat is a requirement and the sleeper factor of the RX8 is unrivaled. Im excited to see more make it to the street. I can count on one hand how many im aware of. One of which was crashed (they say it fell off a lift lol).
Last edited by 98TA6.0; Oct 20, 2015 at 06:17 PM.
