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Hello Everyone,
I’m a Huge Mazda fan and have finally purchased a Mazda rx8 after a long search. Almost purchased 2 r3s over the years but decided to go cheap and build something. I’ve looked at many rx8 over the years but finally found one with a blown engine, little rust and in my budget. I have some plans for a all Mazda engine and transmission swap but that’s all I can say for now.
I currently one a 2004 Mazdaspeeed mx5 and have had it for 14+ years. Previously had a Mazdaspeed6 for 8 years....Mazda genuine oil runs in my blood. My second kid arrived A few days ago and I decided I needed a family sports car......4 days later I picked up a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. It’s going to be a slow build but hopefully by next summer I’ll be on the road.
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2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 VR
2004 RX-8
Hello Everyone,
I’m a Huge Mazda fan and have finally purchased a Mazda rx8 after a long search. Almost purchased 2 r3s over the years but decided to go cheap and build something. I’ve looked at many rx8 over the years but finally found one with a blown engine, little rust and in my budget. I have some plans for a all Mazda engine and transmission swap but that’s all I can say for now.
I currently one a 2004 Mazdaspeeed mx5 and have had it for 14+ years. Previously had a Mazdaspeed6 for 8 years....Mazda genuine oil runs in my blood. My second kid arrived A few days ago and I decided I needed a family sports car......4 days later I picked up a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. It’s going to be a slow build but hopefully by next summer I’ll be on the road.
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2004 Mazdaspeed MX-5 VR
2004 RX-8
It has some rust but the rockers and rear fenders are good.
im swapping in a 2.0l Inline 4 Mazda engine, I’m waiting till I sell a few more miata parts before I buy my engine and transmission, only $800 total.
It has some rust but the rockers and rear fenders are good.
im swapping in a 2.0l Inline 4 Mazda engine, I’m waiting till I sell a few more miata parts before I buy my engine and transmission, only $800 total.
It's a bit more complex than just swapping the engine but that sounds pretty cool. Hope you aren't thinking all you'll need to do is just swap out the engine. It's a bit more tricky than that.
I got this......... Im a mechanic but am usually doing engine/transmission swaps in rock trucks and bull dozers. The rx8 is a toy compared to the monsters I work on.
I got this......... Im a mechanic but am usually doing engine/transmission swaps in rock trucks and bull dozers. The rx8 is a toy compared to the monsters I work on.
That's actually really cool! RX8 may be a toy but there will be a few issues you will eventually run into. If you get caught up on anything let us know. Look forward to seeing your final product in action.
Thank you.
i will definitely run into a few, and will ask for help. I will document my build here as I Think it’s important to share information and get help from fellow enthusiasts. I have been on car forums for almost 20 years and it’s sad to see numbers dropping and people going to Facebook and reddit.
Hello, Finally purchased a Rx-8
