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04-21-2012, 07:38 PM

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05-30-2012, 04:38 PM

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help with swap

what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8 or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need

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05-30-2012, 05:51 PM

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what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8

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or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need

Lots of money and research.

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05-31-2012, 02:18 PM

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05-31-2012, 07:54 PM

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Updated. Follow my build here: https://www.rx8club.com/rotary-swaps-217/365-day-rx8-rew-build-230579/

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06-01-2012, 03:57 AM

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what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8 or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need

Nvm got 09 rx8 motor to put in my 07 instead gonna drop in when it get to my house next week

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06-01-2012, 06:25 AM

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Nvm got 09 rx8 motor to put in my 07 instead gonna drop in when it get to my house next week

if the 09 motor is a series 2 engine you are going to have alot to figure out

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06-01-2012, 06:34 AM

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have alot to figure out

understatement

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06-01-2012, 06:43 AM

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understatement

i didnt want to get into it

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06-10-2012, 06:28 AM

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This swap was done By RGonza in PR for a guy in California. He took his 3 rotor out of his car, build this crazy monster and as soon as it was done they took it out and shipped it to Cali. And the 20B was back in the car. Money talks..

Angel, do you think you can get some more pictures of this swap? I'm seriously thinking this will be my next swap. I would love to see some more detailed pics-anything really.

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06-19-2012, 10:49 PM

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unfortunately i dont have any pics. I did at some point but I have no idea where they are now.

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06-19-2012, 10:51 PM

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I guess I'll post this here to revive the thread.. The last update
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06-19-2012, 11:10 PM

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Does anyone notice anything strange? I found it

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06-20-2012, 12:45 AM

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Some stuff is backwards, I am sure he will figure it out.

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07-30-2012, 01:40 PM

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not so slow anymore.....

I'll leave them here then.......

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07-30-2012, 02:37 PM

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Cool swap, not feeling the look of the car though.

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07-30-2012, 02:53 PM

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Not mine. Car was at my tuners shop this weekend.
Thought I'll take some shots while I was there. The green is a bit much.....

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07-30-2012, 02:55 PM

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Cool. Thanks for sharing. Yeah, the green is not very subtle but if it's a shop car then they may want to get noticed and that will do it.

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07-30-2012, 03:53 PM

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3 rotors ftw

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08-02-2012, 02:54 PM

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Oh wow...I missed this thread...

Here is mine...swap is done and been driving for 1500miles but engine bay is still a work in progress so bear with me.

Chris

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08-02-2012, 03:03 PM

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Nice setup. I'm digging that vacuum distribution block. But you might want to get some nuts on those shocks tops

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08-02-2012, 07:38 PM

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Yeah nice setup Chris, was wondering when you were gonna show us.
Sorry for the questions but im keen to know what fuel you are using and what ignition setup you are using and what max boost you will tune to? Cheers.