LS1 RX8 Kit?
08-12-2018, 02:06 AM
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Can bus converter
I have been working on a track car RX8 using the V8Roadsters kit and a built dry sump LS. The kit includes the front sub frame, trans mount, rear subframe mounts for a ford IRS 8.8, and the axles drive shaft etc.
While my build is not complete yet the kit fit and finish is awesome. The V8R kit is using the NC Miata steering rack which is much smaller than the RX8 unit and allows for better placement (lower) of the LS. The other advantage is it can be driven off of the GM power steering pump.
CANBUS - I was able to purchase a CANBUS conversion unit out of the UK, while I have been told it addresses 99% of the dash display and controls issues, it does not work with DSC-ABS. I will be adding the non DSC ABS pump as it does not require CANBUS and allows for a cable driven throttle cable.
I have a CANBUS converter available if anyone needs one as I understand they are no longer available out of the UK.
Mark
While my build is not complete yet the kit fit and finish is awesome. The V8R kit is using the NC Miata steering rack which is much smaller than the RX8 unit and allows for better placement (lower) of the LS. The other advantage is it can be driven off of the GM power steering pump.
CANBUS - I was able to purchase a CANBUS conversion unit out of the UK, while I have been told it addresses 99% of the dash display and controls issues, it does not work with DSC-ABS. I will be adding the non DSC ABS pump as it does not require CANBUS and allows for a cable driven throttle cable.
I have a CANBUS converter available if anyone needs one as I understand they are no longer available out of the UK.
Mark
02-16-2019, 04:55 PM
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My uncle who has a smog shop down the street from me. Always pass my little brother and my car all the time. But sometimes my other uncle get iffy on me about my swap engine car. Like I had a 1991 Acura Integra 4-door and it has a B20VTEC in it. So he made me pay him like $200. Then I end up selling the car instead. I sorta regret it I should of kept it.
05-04-2019, 11:46 AM
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How much for the converter?
I have been working on a track car RX8 using the V8Roadsters kit and a built dry sump LS. The kit includes the front sub frame, trans mount, rear subframe mounts for a ford IRS 8.8, and the axles drive shaft etc.
While my build is not complete yet the kit fit and finish is awesome. The V8R kit is using the NC Miata steering rack which is much smaller than the RX8 unit and allows for better placement (lower) of the LS. The other advantage is it can be driven off of the GM power steering pump.
CANBUS - I was able to purchase a CANBUS conversion unit out of the UK, while I have been told it addresses 99% of the dash display and controls issues, it does not work with DSC-ABS. I will be adding the non DSC ABS pump as it does not require CANBUS and allows for a cable driven throttle cable.
I have a CANBUS converter available if anyone needs one as I understand they are no longer available out of the UK.
Mark
While my build is not complete yet the kit fit and finish is awesome. The V8R kit is using the NC Miata steering rack which is much smaller than the RX8 unit and allows for better placement (lower) of the LS. The other advantage is it can be driven off of the GM power steering pump.
CANBUS - I was able to purchase a CANBUS conversion unit out of the UK, while I have been told it addresses 99% of the dash display and controls issues, it does not work with DSC-ABS. I will be adding the non DSC ABS pump as it does not require CANBUS and allows for a cable driven throttle cable.
I have a CANBUS converter available if anyone needs one as I understand they are no longer available out of the UK.
Mark
05-06-2019, 02:28 AM
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Since it became a track car instead I suspect that never actually quite worked out, but maybe you can still buy it lock, stock, and barrel:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-w...%2445k-265591/
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https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8s-sale-w...%2445k-265591/
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05-09-2019, 10:27 AM
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You can get an Arduino with two CAN shields and do the translation yourself. Connect one shield to the GM CAN and the other to the Mazda CAN. Then it's just a matter of figuring out the messaging.
07-02-2019, 11:05 PM
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I used a CAN Gateway with my Gen 5 LT swap and the programming is the same for the Gen 4 LS engines. I worked with a shop in Ohio (513 Motorsports) and I think he may sell the kit. It only works with both ECU's in the car and drive by wire throttle Gen 4+ engines (cable throttle swaps are out of luck i guess) and it doesn't fix 100% of the dash lights, but it works with power steering, speedo, ABS, tach, check engine light, temp gauge, etc.
It looks like a tall Bosch relay and you just give it power, ground, and wire it in between the two ECUs CAN wires. The stock OBD port inside the car works as the GM engine's port afterwards as long as you didnt tear out your wiring.
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