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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:44 AM
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2JZ and AWD

Hi everyone!

would be glad to join your club!

I'm happy to present my own swapped RX-8 with 2JZ and AWD

some photos and description here: Mazda RX-8 2jz 4wd robot trans | TheDriveBook

what do you think about it?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:05 AM
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the fail never ends ... *sigh*
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:29 AM
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the fail finally wins
We all hate on swaps its sad but true.

But no matter what anyone here says in agreement to this setup or not, you have to admit its one of a kind.

Great build thread too!
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Whether you like the swap idea or not... no one can disagree with his reason for doing it - "found that stock rotary is not strong enough for serious power". Too true and so if it works well, and is done right, more power to him.

Welcome and thanks for sharing!
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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cool swap; amazed u made it fit. You or who ever u know must be a good fabricator or engineer at most.

just one issue. Your car is damn ugly.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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http://thedrivebook.com/uploads/user...1363191225.jpg

sure look fine from here...the car I mean.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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Unique, if I do a swap will be with another rotary. But all that work deserves some respect :-)
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"that STOCK rotary is not enough for serious power"
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^^approved^^
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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But the question we all have... How much has the handling and nimbleness of the 8 been sacrificed to fill other voids?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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I'd be very interested in seeing / knowing what trans and trans-axel you used.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Wolk Racing Wheels


It's hideous but I can appreciate the work into it and the choice of hard ware.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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i call BS.... am i the only one thinking its not his?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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His signature has misspellings and as well on the blog so it is likely his. Obvious language barrier.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Guys, sorry for misspelling, cause I translated all texts fast, and as you noted I’m originally from Russia and not English speaking.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by good_s
Guys, sorry for misspelling, cause I translated all texts fast, and as you noted I’m originally from Russia and not English speaking.
any video of the 8 in action?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Personally I wouldn't mind to see it in action
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Smile

will correct everything during time.

to prove that it is my car, i can add extra photo that you cant find in Internet)
Attached Thumbnails 2JZ and AWD-cimg3115.jpg   2JZ and AWD-cimg3117.jpg  
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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but it is inconvenient to upload photos here, i'll correct and organize my journal on Main | TheDriveBook

9krpmrx8, why you don't like wolk racing rims?

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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by good_s
Guys, sorry for misspelling, cause I translated all texts fast, and as you noted I’m originally from Russia and not English speaking.
Totally understandable, I would be lost on a Russian website

Originally Posted by good_s
but it is inconvenient to upload photos here, i'll correct and organize my journal on Main | TheDriveBook

9krpmrx8, why you don't like wolk racing rims?
It's Volk Racing and I love them, my wheels are Volk Racing wheels as well
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 12:41 AM
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reddozen,

I specially added few more pictures. will add description soon.
generally it is a340 case + modified gears + custom valve body + custom clutch case + custom wet clutch disks (Borg warner)

9krpmrx8, oh sorry, you right)))

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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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pazdravlyayu! very creative to do an AWD rx8
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 01:46 AM
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I love it!!! Good job Good S!!! We really need videos of this beast in action(and quickly)!!! I'm guessing you can't lower the car anymore due to the 4wd setup?
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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/meh, too bad it's not even a Rx-8 anymore.
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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RM3, THX russian word on translit!

dznutzuk, will add info asap it is possible. this car has no extraordinary results, cause I changed country at the end of the project and now I try complete everything.

a lot of new parts awaiting its time to be installed....!

nycgps, may be, but this car is reaaaaaalllyyy nice in driving.

check this out: Gold Coast Australia 65th floor of Circle on Cavil | TheDriveBook
my friend took some pictures of Gold Coast view from skyscraper
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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and here I added pictures of 2JZ 4WD 5speed Manual tranny we made for my previous project (toyota trueno '83)

How 2JZ 4WD MT gearbox is made? - Journal | TheDriveBook
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Old Mar 22, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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too bad, it wont be the same no matter how you feel or adjust.
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