another is300 ls swap
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Lsrx8 Got some work done today,mocked the motor in the bay,made motor mounts,don't have the isolators so it sits kind of high,should sit a 1.5 to 2 inches lower.no wor tomorrow!mothers day.
Man I sold each rotor for 250, side housing for 200 each and E shaft for 200. I made 1900 just parting my blown one out. Trans will be a tough sell as the four port doesn't have enough power to even bruise that trans. They aren't very sought after. I'm interested in seeing how you tackle this swap. I've got many thousands of miles on mine and best swap I've done. You'll be impressed when you're done. I snicker to myself when I see a swapped FD. That abs block will need to move though.
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Yes I know the abs has to be moved,haven't decided if I'm going to take it out yet.there two rx8 motors here on Craig's both stick they been on there for two months,I feel lucky I got rid off mine,for a little motor that piece of **** was a pain in the *** to pull.
I would HIGHLY suggest keeping it. The RX8 has amazing brakes and you will easily lock up the smallish tires. Man I would buy those motors (if they are 6 port which I just realized yours was a four port) and part them out. rotors get $200 easy each on Egay. You sure you wanna move forward with that auto car? The auto cars have the smaller brakes, softer suspension and more difficult harness. Plus you gotta do all the manual stuff if you plan to do manual. I've got a version 2 thread up if you have an questions.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...tock-ness.html
Rx8 pcm commands the compressor. Just used the tricare switch in the OEM high pressure line. As for the iron block I would highly reconsider it. My car gained 100 lbs from the stock rotary and it's pretty noticable up front. Easy to notice when it was like a precision tool before. The iron block will make it pretty piggy. You've heard 80 lbs before I'm sure but it's much more than that and even more noticable on the RX platform. You will need to do something about the gears if you want a fighting chance on the freeway. Just check out this guys car. Not an intelligent choice on his end. He considers this daily drivable.
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Thanks.i know the iron block is going to be heavier,but I'm not into road racing,I like drag racing.i already have a mustang 8.8 irs.After in get it running I will make some brackets and put that in.
man you picked the wrong chassis to drag. Foxes can be made lighter in that form and MUCH faster. I chose the RX8 because i love the RX platform. But Im too mature for the FC and not interested in paying the dummy tax on the FD. as far as your dollar will go the RX8 is the best sports car you can buy. I actually love the rotary car but cant really live with it. I think it was like third in the top 100 cars under $100k which is HUGELY impressive.
watch this video and do everything the opposite of this guy.
watch this video and do everything the opposite of this guy.
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Lsrx8 Well started putting motor together today,and won't you know it I fucked up one of the cam bearings,and none of the parts store had them in stock.so I'm on hold till Monday .tranny is over a friend house he rebuild it.I made a rear mount bracket for the 8.8 ,I will put that in after I get the car running and driving.
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Well got the motor together,need to get the trans done.here a pic of one of my rides 02 ws6 ls3 427 ran 10.60 at the last pinks all out in AZ,did not make the show they picked the 10-10:50 class.I sold the car it in Virginia now.
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Staging Lane
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From: San tan valley az
Motor is back in 4th time,will have to do some modifying of the drivers side by the abs module.i have the 2k Vette exhaust manifolds the pass. Side fits but not the drivers side.