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Old 03-13-2010, 06:35 AM
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Hey everyone, I haven't updated the thread in a long time. I had quite a big problem since I kept the stock water radiator position. Fabricating the intercooler piping proved to be a huge pain in the ***, especially since the the outlets from the intercooler are on the lower side of the tanks. I also had to make my own oil filter relocation setup since the clutch pump is very close to the block. Oh and the hardest part for me(harder than actually installing the engine and basically everything else) was constructing the casing for the stock ecu, the haltech, and the other two boxes(power steering) to all fit in one, and in a much smaller casing. Just a tip, make your turbo kit so that it goes around this little detail. I'll post some pics of the finished pieces soon!
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Originally Posted by sauceyI986
Ok that's cool fars I still debating on the rx8 transmission I have some that can rebuild it and change the gearing up for a little bit of nothing but I'm not sure how good it will hold for about 600hp+ I'll open up my own thread In a bit when I pull my have time to pull the engine
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Saucey, save yourself the trouble and do not use the RX-8 tranny for 600hp+.

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Old 03-28-2010, 12:46 AM
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When I do my 13B-rew swap I will probably leave the stock tranny in there, and see how it likes 450rwhp. If it breaks, I've got a couple of FD tranny's laying around.
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Finally done, here are a couple of pics. The swap took a long time due to my working hours 10+hrs a day. If anyone has any questions just ask, I have plenty of pics.
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:13 PM
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Some more pics
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:17 PM
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And some more
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Old 04-08-2010, 04:24 PM
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looking very good!

any change we can get a vid of it running?
Old 04-09-2010, 01:03 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBbvyP6Qj9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZjrPMUd5oI

Haven't really driven it yet, it's a freshly rebuilt engine and I'm just finishing up with the minor details-fan wiring(working stock ecu controls right now which I don't like), hell I still have the stock exhaust on which is also coming off this week. That's why I haven't driven it outside yet.
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^^ 13B-RE swapped rx8 with stock exhaust. Hilarious!
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Originally Posted by hornbm
^^ 13B-RE swapped rx8 with stock exhaust. Hilarious!
Funny isn't it? My car was totally stock before I did the transplant. Right now it has a stock cat and rear exhuast-I made the downpipe on the car using ss 3inch 90degree bends The only problem is that the nearest (good with a tig welder and that can make a 76mm/3inch)exhaust shop is about 80miles from where I live, so I'll probably use road service to transport it there. Like I said I just finished installing it.
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No the RE is from the Japanese only Cosmo which came with the twin turbo two rotor motor or the bigger twin turbo 3 rotor or (20B). The secont gen Rx7 turbo motor is the 13bT and came single turbo. the Difference between the RE and REW of the 3rd Gen Rx7 is the intake ports are bigger on the RE than the REW and the exahust ports are bigger on the REW then the RE
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Thanks Justin, but we know this.
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Thanks Justin, but we know this.
Well some may know this but not all and i was atttempting to quote a specific post and the post didnt work as intended and didnt feel like fixing it
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So... what's the word?
Old 04-26-2010, 03:52 PM
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So... what's the word?
Well, I have to give many thanks to Brian at BDC for his help!!! I'm breaking in the engine right now, running great!!! I'll give you a call tomorrow.
Old 06-02-2010, 06:33 AM
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My new exhaust
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need a video
Old 06-07-2010, 09:28 AM
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^ +1
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That motor looked pretty good running there. Looked kinda dangerous tho.
Old 06-17-2010, 05:43 AM
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That motor looked pretty good running there. Looked kinda dangerous tho.
Dangerous though?
Old 06-17-2010, 11:33 AM
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Damn I can't believe I haven't seen this until now... Everything looks great and the custom work is impressive. The exhaust looks either really bad *** or begging for leaks, I can't tell. But yeah, we really need a video. I was thinking about doing this swap since I am at 70+ miles now... this or 20b idk yet. But good luck with the finishing touches!
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Bad ***, yup. Leaks, no everything is professionally TIG welded. I'll post a video of the car running when it's tuned.
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awesome swap, its one my friend has been trying to convince me to do.

if i dont get my turbo from mm, i may small claims him and go this route
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This is what i want to do to my 04 rx8 when i get back from afghanistan


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