LOL..easier than you think
I lost one this summer at the track...at 500+ it doesn't take much to break. Good part...winter project is lightened rotors and balanced and clearances rotating assembly....and dry sump. I'll stop spamming his thread now ;)....maybe it would be a good idea to do one of ny own :) |
Nice, ive been lurking and it looks pretty good.
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nice man
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im hoping i can get started on my own REW swap in the next couple months. Will be coming back here time and time again and spamming pm's for your words of wisdom
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Have you at least grown into your clothes since then?
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Video would be nice. Would like to see this car in action again.
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Sub'd
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Can't wait to see it back in action, such an awesome build!
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Originally Posted by Schartz
(Post 4597461)
Bro I'm lovin the clean stock body lines! Looks way better than some of the cheesy looking kits you see on 8's Can't wait to see how she does. REW FTW!:D: . |
in for dyno numbers.
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Just read through all 14 pages, very impressive build man. I've got a street ported REW sittting in my garage and a blown Renesis sitting in another garage, so guess what's happening next? LOL. Now, just have to decide whether to use the REW front cover, or the Renesis front cover (your input would be appreciated).
Anyways, looking forward to the next stage of your car's evolution. ETA- Also, are you planning on water/meth injection? |
Figure out what you are using for an ECU......then you can pick the front cover that will give you the trigger configuration that you want
You need the Renesis trigger wheel to run the dash and some other things...so figure on needing that in some form or another...and go from there :) What front cover you use will also depend on how you are mounting the engine....you will need to make different oil pan modifictions if you use other than the REW cover on the REW |
Originally Posted by Schartz
(Post 4599674)
Got my 5-speed Rx8 transmission installed today!
Nice bro, I have one sitting in the garage too. Just gotta get off my butt and install it. |
Thanks for the input, fellas. I'm planning on using the Haltech Platinum Sprint RE, which will work with either trigger wheel, but I'm not sure if I should hold out and get the higher resolution PS1000 unit instead (I'm thinking the latter would be overkill for my goals). I have both front covers at my disposal, so it's going to be a coin toss lol. Debating a few bits here and there. Also, ordered the RX8Performance REW mounting solution, so I'm guessing it'll mean running the REW pan, for obvious reasons.
BTW- I might have to pester a few of you guys with this swap periodically with questions, as I've never undertaken a project like this before, so please bear with me lol. Also, huge thanks for the info you've made public so far, helps alot. |
^^^see post #353 above, if you plan to also incorporate the factory ECU for other functions then your choice is obvious. You will probably want to use the FFE hall sensor upgrade trigger sensor.
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May the Schartz be with you: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...3/#post4600065
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Thanks Team. Totally misread dannobre's post lol.
Schartz- I apologize for the derailment, BTW. This is just one of the only recent REW build threads and you seem to know what you're doing to say the least. |
Originally Posted by Schartz
(Post 4599674)
Got my 5-speed Rx8 transmission installed today!
Let me know how you like that thing and if it can take some power. If I blow up the stock RX-8 transmission too easily I need something to hold me over until I can get another engine built with an auto rear iron so I can switch to a T56 dog box. |
Team - I already figured out that issue. I now have my factory fuel gauge working with my fuel cell and it is 100% accurate :)
Arca - So far the 5 speed is great! It feels so much better for the power I'm putting out. And as far as will it handle it? Well dyno is coming up so I will keep updates. |
Originally Posted by Arca_ex
(Post 4600087)
Nice.
Let me know how you like that thing and if it can take some power. If I blow up the stock RX-8 transmission too easily I need something to hold me over until I can get another engine built with an auto rear iron so I can switch to a T56 dog box. |
Originally Posted by dannobre
(Post 4600099)
I know where you can get a T56 adapter plate when you go looking ;)
Yeah I can find one too but the issue is that there doesn't seem to be a solution for using a manual rear iron. All of the ones I've seen, you have to use an auto rear iron, auto starter, and an auto bellhousing that has been milled like 1/4", then the adapter plate, then the T56. |
Originally Posted by Arca_ex
(Post 4600230)
Yeah I can find one too but the issue is that there doesn't seem to be a solution for using a manual rear iron. All of the ones I've seen, you have to use an auto rear iron, auto starter, and an auto bellhousing that has been milled like 1/4", then the adapter plate, then the T56.
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Originally Posted by Schartz
(Post 4600089)
Team - I already figured out that issue. I now have my factory fuel gauge working with my fuel cell and it is 100% accurate :)
:) had to figure it out myself to setup a digital conversion in 1 Gallon increments for an AiM dash display and saw your question, glad you resolved it |
Originally Posted by Schartz
(Post 4600089)
Team - I already figured out that issue. I now have my factory fuel gauge working with my fuel cell and it is 100% accurate :)
Arca - So far the 5 speed is great! It feels so much better for the power I'm putting out. And as far as will it handle it? Well dyno is coming up so I will keep updates. Just curious what ohm number you used for a full tank? The service manual gave a pretty wide range. . . |
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