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Old 03-22-2013, 05:39 PM
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TF-Works LS2-swapped R3

We thought you guys might like one of our latest project cars.

Check it out:









TF-Works Built LS2-swapped 2nd Gen RX8 R3:
-Mahle Flat Top Pistons -4cc, 1.314″ CH, ~10.5:1 CR
-Eagle I-Beam Rods 6.125″
-Melling High Volume Oil Pump
-JP Performance Double Roller Timing Chain
-Comp Cams LSR “TF-Works Custom Cut” 235/243 .621/.624 113 LSA
-Comp Cams Hi-Tech Chromoly 3/8″ Pushrods
-Comp Cams Dual Valve Springs w/ Titanium Retainers
-ARP Head Studs
-Harland Sharp 1.7 Roller Rockers
-Trick Flow GenX 225 Heads
-Stainless Works 1 7/8″ Headers
-FAST LSX-R 102 Intake Manifold
-FAST 46# Injectors
-LS2 MAF
-LS2 Throttle Body
-VMAX 90mm Aluminum Inlet Ring
-LS9 Head Gaskets
-Full Hinson LSX Swap Kit
-Racing Beat Muffler
-TF-Works Flex Section
-TF-Works AN Lines to Stock Oil Coolers
-ACT Clutch & Flywheel
-Automatic FD3S Ring & Pinion Final Gear Set (3.91 Ratio)
-KAAZ 2-Way LSD
-Custom Driveshaft
-MGW Short Shifter
-Battery Trunk Relocation
-Completely Operational OEM Dash
-Custom-mounted GTO Pedal Utilizing LS2 Drive-by-wire
-WedsSports SA67R TSG
-Moton 3-Way Coilovers
-FD3S Automatic final drive , ring and pinion 3.91

As far as we know, this is the first LS-series swap into a second generation RX8. Be sure to keep an eye out during the 2013 season as this wolf in sheep’s clothing is scheduled to appear at road courses and drift events throughout the Midwest!

What do you guys think?

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I think that's incredible. That's my ultimate plan for my son's R3. Verrrrry nice.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steering?
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Now this is how you start an LS swap thread.
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Final build price? Just curious...
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Final build price? Just curious...

more than you want to know.
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Looks good! I feel like it's kind of a sleeper haha
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Car looks good other than the V8 under the hood!!!


















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It's F'in SWEET!!

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Needs more tire yo!

I bet it didn't take a year.
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So sick. Clean swap!
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Whew... Intense... Not gonna lie...
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Impressive execution!
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Total cost? Nice and clean swap
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Touge Factory does it again!!
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Very nice indeed...
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Looks awesome. I usually hate v8 swaps but that looks so nice in there.
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Slightly sad to see a transplanted R3. But you did an incredible job!
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What did the weight and front/rear distribution come out to be?
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Looks great!
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**** yeah! That looks *******. Good work.
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please tell me he is not running this thing with the stock size rear tires--and WHAT STEERING SETUP did you use?
You will soon have a market for this conversion kit---i bet.
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Originally Posted by olddragger
please tell me he is not running this thing with the stock size rear tires--and WHAT STEERING SETUP did you use?
You will soon have a market for this conversion kit---i bet.
They used the Hinson kit. Apparently one made it out AND fit.


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