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Old 10-18-2010, 01:25 AM
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V8 swaps

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.

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Go read the stickies and DIY on 20B engine swap and v8 swap someone did before.
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Why go with the vh45 and not the ls1?
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Oh no not another murdered rotary!
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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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