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Shinka-RX-8 11-12-2008 03:00 AM

Engine swap
 
Is it possible to swap engine from others cars, like BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Honda etc.
:dunno:
Which one could be the most suitable?:confused:
I like this car, but I am afraid of the rotary engine life that are not long.
I would like to hear your ideas and experience :wavey:

Flashwing 11-12-2008 03:10 AM


Originally Posted by Shinka-RX-8 (Post 2722362)
I like this car, but I am afraid of the rotary engine life that are not long.
I would like to hear your ideas and experience :wavey:

And you're sure you'll have no problems putting a foreign engine into a car with a perfectly good one?

As far as I am aware there are no "kits" for a swap so it would have to be a custom job from the motor mounts to the drivetrain etc.

Unless your doing the work yourself, you'd easily outspend yourself from what the cost of a new Renesis would be.

Just my opinion.

bse50 11-12-2008 03:15 AM

A well maintained rotary will last a fair time. There are things you might want to check if buying a used one but if you go for a new one then just follow a good break-in time and do some reading here ;)

arghx7 11-13-2008 09:50 AM

if you have to ask, the answer is no.

greg985 11-13-2008 12:27 PM

Yup its a fact, the renesis only lasts 90k miles. It also burns a quart of oil a day and you can only turn it off if it has been running for over 1 hour to prevent flooding

bse50 11-13-2008 12:29 PM

Laughs out loud!


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