20b rx8
#126
So I can now say I have removed nearly every part of an rx8!! I'll be removing the rear subframe next week to make way for the billet aluminium mazdatrix bushings. My friend suggested it, as I am already replacing ALL the other bushings and coilovers. Easy for him, it's my money. Grrr
Had to take the suspension components to the shop for bush fitment as It took me an hr to remove just one!! Helps to have the right tools I guess.
Oh n the new clutch is a work of art!! Courtesy of Direct Clutch Service. Twin plate 5 button HD!! Billet is sexy. Shame we won't see it once it's in.
Had to take the suspension components to the shop for bush fitment as It took me an hr to remove just one!! Helps to have the right tools I guess.
Oh n the new clutch is a work of art!! Courtesy of Direct Clutch Service. Twin plate 5 button HD!! Billet is sexy. Shame we won't see it once it's in.
#127
Well after a week of welding research I had another crack at it. Pretty happy this time. Tho I'll wear protective jacket next time, gave my stomach sunburn lol welders flash.
I also welded up a 1/2 inch drilled hole for practice and ground it back. I didn't actually completely fill the hole from back, hence the tiny hole left after grinding.
So I then had a crack at 2mm mild and it all went to *****!! Just couldn't get the settings right grrr
I also welded up a 1/2 inch drilled hole for practice and ground it back. I didn't actually completely fill the hole from back, hence the tiny hole left after grinding.
So I then had a crack at 2mm mild and it all went to *****!! Just couldn't get the settings right grrr
#128
Not much goin on in the engine dept yet. Waiting for a friend to weld up the right hand side chassis rail where I cut the lip for clearance. I'm not game to do it yet.
Still busy purchasing parts tho
RB sways
Mazda trix subframe billet bush kit
Hopefully welding will be sorted this sat, then full steam ahead next week.
Still busy purchasing parts tho
RB sways
Mazda trix subframe billet bush kit
Hopefully welding will be sorted this sat, then full steam ahead next week.
#131
If the fit is right, then no noise I'm guessing. It's locking up the rear sub, effectively eliminating subframe bushings. Yes, better rigidity.
#135
D DAY!! Today my welding buddy is coming over to start the new turbo manifold, weld up the chassis rail where I cut the lip an machine the inlet manifold to accommodate the lpg injectors.
Woohoo!!
Updates coming peeps.
Woohoo!!
Updates coming peeps.
#136
Oh yeh I forgot to mention I found a brand new Setrab oil cooler from Merc amg for $95!!
Almost the same as my $600 setrab cooler, so it's gonna be the heat exchanger for water/air intercooler. Bargain.
The one at bottom is $600 one ill use for oil cooling.
What's do u all think is best, the big one for oil or the small one? Which is gonna need to work hardest? Oil or intake air?
Almost the same as my $600 setrab cooler, so it's gonna be the heat exchanger for water/air intercooler. Bargain.
The one at bottom is $600 one ill use for oil cooling.
What's do u all think is best, the big one for oil or the small one? Which is gonna need to work hardest? Oil or intake air?
#138
#139
Chassis rail sorted
Making a bracket now for the AC compressor to top mount. I hope it's ok to run one very large belt???
My 1st butt weld. Pretty happy, makes a difference when an expert sets up the machine for u.
Making a bracket now for the AC compressor to top mount. I hope it's ok to run one very large belt???
My 1st butt weld. Pretty happy, makes a difference when an expert sets up the machine for u.
#140
So happy to own a welder. Now making a rx8 ac compressor bracket to top mount where the alt used to live.
Beauty is the larger diameter pulley lets the belt clear the -20 fittings.
Hope I can find a belt long enough
Beauty is the larger diameter pulley lets the belt clear the -20 fittings.
Hope I can find a belt long enough
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#148
Mounted the oil filter ped on a housing. Not sure if this is a great idea yet but I foresee a shortage of bay space ahead.
Between the lpg convertors, heater hoses to said convertors, oil lines, radiator tank, intercooler water lines, 2 stroke tank, catch can and windscreen washer tank, it's gonna be tricky.
Oh yeh bought these too
Between the lpg convertors, heater hoses to said convertors, oil lines, radiator tank, intercooler water lines, 2 stroke tank, catch can and windscreen washer tank, it's gonna be tricky.
Oh yeh bought these too
#149
Where to start, ummm
Well, the lpg kit supplier broke his legs courtesy if a motorbike accident, so the ecu isn't ready.
The suspension shop boss took two weeks holiday in the USA so my bushes aren't unsalted, after two weeks wait.
The lpg tank suppliers haven't given me the final quote or eta either. Grrrr
I used these battery brackets for my radiator install. Looks Better than my brackets lol
Dress up washers n bolts came in handy.
Started relocating the ecu n fuse box, holy FK!! Gotta strip n solder crimp n insulate about 200 wires total. Grrrrr
Well, the lpg kit supplier broke his legs courtesy if a motorbike accident, so the ecu isn't ready.
The suspension shop boss took two weeks holiday in the USA so my bushes aren't unsalted, after two weeks wait.
The lpg tank suppliers haven't given me the final quote or eta either. Grrrr
I used these battery brackets for my radiator install. Looks Better than my brackets lol
Dress up washers n bolts came in handy.
Started relocating the ecu n fuse box, holy FK!! Gotta strip n solder crimp n insulate about 200 wires total. Grrrrr