LSX/T56 Swap Build Thread..Pics inside
06-14-2011, 08:06 PM
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LSX/T56 Swap Build Thread..Pics inside
Hey guys, this is my build thread i have over on ls1tech.com, so i thought i should copy it over here, cause there is hopefully some people interseted in it haha. Little bit of background... i have a 2006 Mazda Rx8 and put a greddy turbo kit on it and ran it for a while then got board with it, then i decided i wanted to do an engine swap. After bouncing back and fourth between either doing a 3 rotor swap, or a 2jz.. i finally landed on the lsx swap.
So finally here are the pics i have so far. Keep in mind im a college student so funds are not that adundant lol, but as i get the money i will keep getting more parts as available.
This was what the car started as, when i started tearing into it, had the greddy turbo kit and alot of goodies on it.
Got some progress done on getting every thing off, and out of the way
Motors out!!, sold it to a guy on the rx8club forum
Tranny came out next, also was sold to a guy on rx8club.
AC lines and other misc stuff came out, im actually surprised at how much room the engine bay has, it looked so cluttered with the small rotary, but actaully its pretty big
Some of the new parts
...Of course the heart of the project, its a 5.3 got it from Marcello7x on here only had about 50k miles on it and is in great condition
More of the engine
Ls6 Intake also bought from this forum
Bottom of intake
Corvette fuel rail covers, had to have them there super sexy lol :nod:
ARP Head and intake bolts
New gaskets for the intake and heads
And finally the 243 heads!
Alright guys i know it has been forever since i updated my build thread, but like i said at the beginning im a full time college student so free time is not in my favor haha. Nothing to big has happened, but there is a need for an update.
Finally got a Ls1 PCM and harness from a member on here.
Tore into the motor more, got the timing cover, timing chain, cam, lifters, and crank pulley all off.
Now that its getting closer to being totally tore down the next step is getting it all cleaned up, and repainting it. On that note anyone have a hint on the best way to get this old paint off?? Airplane paint thinner maybe i heard it works good??
So finally here are the pics i have so far. Keep in mind im a college student so funds are not that adundant lol, but as i get the money i will keep getting more parts as available.
This was what the car started as, when i started tearing into it, had the greddy turbo kit and alot of goodies on it.
Got some progress done on getting every thing off, and out of the way
Motors out!!, sold it to a guy on the rx8club forum
Tranny came out next, also was sold to a guy on rx8club.
AC lines and other misc stuff came out, im actually surprised at how much room the engine bay has, it looked so cluttered with the small rotary, but actaully its pretty big
Some of the new parts
...Of course the heart of the project, its a 5.3 got it from Marcello7x on here only had about 50k miles on it and is in great conditionMore of the engine
Ls6 Intake also bought from this forum
Bottom of intake
Corvette fuel rail covers, had to have them there super sexy lol :nod:
ARP Head and intake bolts
New gaskets for the intake and heads
And finally the 243 heads!
Alright guys i know it has been forever since i updated my build thread, but like i said at the beginning im a full time college student so free time is not in my favor haha. Nothing to big has happened, but there is a need for an update.
Finally got a Ls1 PCM and harness from a member on here.
Tore into the motor more, got the timing cover, timing chain, cam, lifters, and crank pulley all off.
Now that its getting closer to being totally tore down the next step is getting it all cleaned up, and repainting it. On that note anyone have a hint on the best way to get this old paint off?? Airplane paint thinner maybe i heard it works good??
06-14-2011, 08:43 PM
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Yeah airplane paint thinner works good just wear gloves. By the way thanks for the motor It will soon be on its way to the surgeon for some port work and maybe ceramic seals. Ill be watching this to see how you fair I would guess good. Are you going to keep it N/A or have future plans?
06-15-2011, 06:35 AM
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did you sell the turbo kit? if not what do you want for it? gl with the swap
06-15-2011, 02:47 PM
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Yeah airplane paint thinner works good just wear gloves. By the way thanks for the motor It will soon be on its way to the surgeon for some port work and maybe ceramic seals. Ill be watching this to see how you fair I would guess good. Are you going to keep it N/A or have future plans?
06-15-2011, 02:53 PM
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06-15-2011, 05:33 PM
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06-20-2011, 01:10 PM
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i would love to swap a LS1/LS2/LS3 into my 2004 RX8, but am hoping there are some plans i could pay my local guy to follow. I dont want to spend $15k re-inventing the wheel to get it done. Hinson just updated their site about 2 weeks ago but still not a complete V8 kit... 
Keep posting progress on this!!!!
Keep posting progress on this!!!!
10-24-2011, 09:36 PM
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I talked to Hinson Supercars earlier today. They said that the car they had been working on is running. Im keeping up with them cuz my 8 is sitting in the garage with a fried motor. They wouldnt quote me on a price for anything yet... but its a good sign that they're still alive after everything thats been talked about on the forums.
When I graduate in May, This will be what I do to the 8. I cant wait for 400+ lb ft
When I graduate in May, This will be what I do to the 8. I cant wait for 400+ lb ft
10-24-2011, 10:35 PM
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