I'm doing a VH45 swap on an 05, using a T56. Looking for any info or good advice from others who have done engine swaps on the RX-8. I did a search, Been building for many years, just looking to get some good useful info, thanx Craig.

I plan to pull the engine,trans and their wiring/computer, and the rad, and fan too. The paddle shifters I guess will go with the column, and the airbag too, any good advice on these units, and what I might want to avoid, save, or use caution with.

Thanx craig

 

Go read the stickies and DIY on 20B engine swap and v8 swap someone did before.

 

Why go with the vh45 and not the ls1?

 

Oh no not another murdered rotary!

 

one of the main problems will be the steering---as above search those sites.
As a builder you know if the steering geometry is changed then the entire cars personality can change.
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