Im on the west side of the GTA so your safe

 

Runs great actually.

I didn't say anything that wasn't far off from what was being said to me. Mods love me I guess, oh well.

Updates coming soon. I'll probably just post when the car is finished bc of all the **** retentive critics who drive stock cars.

 

If it runs great why wait? I look forward to the results.

 

Patience grasshopper. I drove it about 50 miles over the last couple days. Had to put it back up on stands to do the AC lines and finish tidying up. May have to revisit the exhaust. It's strong enough as is but feels a bit choked up top. Could be the rx8 catback (DUH!!!!). It's gonna work well "for now."

 

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From these photos, it looks legit. Well done. How well does it corner? Also, how about a quick video of it cranking to life and idling?

I'm not trolling, I'm genuinely curious to see how well this can be done.

 

Doesn't seem too upset. Probably not as nimble as it was with the ***** motor and I may have gained 100ish lbs. haven't really been too brave with it yet. I keep stepping out the rear anytime I go near the throttle. Not bragging just have to readjust my driving style to this car. It's also VERY quiet. I may build a 2nd exhaust for it without cats and full 3" and bullet mufflers.

 

No need to rag on the rotary so much Personally, I love the rotary but I can appreciate a V8 done well. I've had a couple over the years.

Anyway, yeah, you could target a much bigger tire with that much torque. I'm running a 275 in the rear on a 9.5" wheel and it still breaks loose with the stock rotary.

 

Please hook up a go pro!

 

It's just tough love. I won't change the wheels. I figure the biggest tire I can get on this wheel is a 245/40 so that will have to do. I am gonna go look for an 8.8 IRS and get to work if I can't figure this out. The wheel hop is horrible. May also be tired shocks. Rides fine though. Yesterday, when I was messing with a guy in a C5 I was having violent tire shake up to 50ish mph. Maybe just driving style.

 

Anytime the gopro is present the hooligan stuff either gets me in trouble or crashed. Two bike crashes and one very near arrest to prove it.

 

Mazda RX8 Subframe Bushing Set- StockSuspension Give this a try plus differential bushings.

 

Man that's a lot of money. I'm gonna start with tires and see what that does. I'm waiting for Siskell and Ebert to roll through.

 

The race guys have run 285's on stock sized tires. Glad you got it running, it sounds like a nightmare to drive though. I can't really say nice ride yet because it is still hurting pretty bad looks wise. But if you getting looking proper then I will give you props. I still need to see it in person so I can point out all the stuff you should redo properly. I am still going to drag your *** as well

 

unless you are gonna give me an inspection sticker you wont be doing any checking over my work. i can do a one second review of what should be redone under your hood and it rhymes with Henisis. as far as looks go. well thats as far as they go. SAR shut down so the only option is Little River.

 

It's nice that you actually got it done, so good on you, but do you ever stop bitching?

 

Well, you guys are kinda egging him on. Don't accuse him of always complaining if all you are doing is the same.

As far as the car goes, it's gonna need some bigger tires.

 

Yeah right. I can always expect kind words from a guy still running a renesis. Do you come into the frankenstein area on accident every time

 

you do know this is rx8 club right and the rx8 comes with a renny in it?

can you please post a vid

 

Im aware. You know this is the Frankenstein section where Rennys are unwelcome. Vids coming soon.

 

yep. im hungry and will gladly eat crow/give props once you prove us all wrong. any eta on vid?

 

videos should be up this week. im also gonna try to get it weighed but the nearest certified station is an hour away. guess ill flex its road trip muscles. but for now im shaking it down and ironing out the little things.

 

You better get that inspection sticker sorted before March 1st, they go away after that. And if I see your car, I will inspect it. I do what I want. I can give you some pointers on how to make it presentable.

Hopefully the egging him on helped motivate him.

I think there is one south of Buda on 35, at the truck stop. Get that thing ironed out.

 

I need help. I have no launch! Ties willnot hook. I am in the process of changing of the rear bushings now and also changingout some linkage to help with wheel hope.(the wheel hope is not bad but I’mdoing the upgrade anyway. But, I would love some input on drag set up with mysuspension. Any ideas or pros and cons?

MOTOR: 1999 Z28 5.7 LS1

Nitrous Shot: 150

Heads: 243 LS6

Camshaft:Hitech Motorsports 224/232

ThrottleBody: LS1

Intake& Air Filter: LS1

Headers:hooker

Exhaust:3”

Carburetor:EFI

Computer ECU Chip Upgrade: LS1

Ignition:LS1

SparkPlugs:NKG

FuelInjectors: LS1

FuelPump: Walbro

Transmission:t56

Differential: Stock Mazda

Radiator: LS after market

Suspension: Stock Mazda

Wheels: Stock Mazda

BrakeRotors/Pads: Stock Mazda

Tires: Hoosier Drag radial 275/40x17

Weight with driver (lbs): 3400

 

Real drag slicks and upgraded suspension (do your homework).