Wana know about rx8's motor before buying
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Wana know about rx8's motor before buying
im looking to buy one rx8 but im not sure about the motor , most used rx8 has around 110k miles on them , so can anyone tell me what is the common problems for this car and how much to fix them 
4 DOORS FOR MORE WHORES
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Read this link, all of it.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Buy one ... no problems at all, better than a civic!
Super simple to fix.
Cheap parts
Easy mods to gain high HP
Don't follow that link above .. RIWWP does NOT know a thing about the RX8 or cars for that matter.
Super simple to fix.
Cheap parts
Easy mods to gain high HP
Don't follow that link above .. RIWWP does NOT know a thing about the RX8 or cars for that matter.
Last edited by wcs; May 12, 2012 at 12:51 PM.
4 DOORS FOR MORE WHORES
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Junkyard engine I bought, took a gamble and priced accordingly, and I lost. one or more failing piston rings. Unknown mileage and history on the engine.
Just a running joke that my Miata has blown more engines and burns more oil than my rotary
Pulling it to rebuild with quite a few upgrades starting in a few weeks. I'd love to stick a Renesis in, but I need a good mileage daily more with the new job. So I've got a list of $9,800 in work that includes a fully built engine that should be good for around 160whp NA, but adding an FM turbo kit that should put me to 220-230whp under 6-8psi of boost (engine upgrades should be able to handle up to ~350whp if I went that far, though never expect to), 35mpg, and weight should drop just under 2,200lbs. Other items like a big brake package, RX-8 cloth seats, full exhaust, etc... Will be fun enough to live with every day while being ~$260 a month cheaper on gas than my 8.
And the engine strength should be good enough to deal with my piston abuse (cause they get thrashed like a rotary).
Just a running joke that my Miata has blown more engines and burns more oil than my rotary
Pulling it to rebuild with quite a few upgrades starting in a few weeks. I'd love to stick a Renesis in, but I need a good mileage daily more with the new job. So I've got a list of $9,800 in work that includes a fully built engine that should be good for around 160whp NA, but adding an FM turbo kit that should put me to 220-230whp under 6-8psi of boost (engine upgrades should be able to handle up to ~350whp if I went that far, though never expect to), 35mpg, and weight should drop just under 2,200lbs. Other items like a big brake package, RX-8 cloth seats, full exhaust, etc... Will be fun enough to live with every day while being ~$260 a month cheaper on gas than my 8.
And the engine strength should be good enough to deal with my piston abuse (cause they get thrashed like a rotary).
I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
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WCS...your the man!
My wife balked at the cost at first, until I pointed out that my other options for getting a daily were $25,000 minimum new car price, plus interest and mods, making this by far the cheapest option
...well, just getting another junkyard engine was even cheaper, and the turbo is hardly needed, but I don't want to gamble on the engine again, would beat it to hell whatever I do, and I can justify building it to take my abuse and adding the turbo for even more fun
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Once I start, I will have a thread here (probably the lounge). Not all that much interest in doing it on Miata forums until I'm done, then I can just summarize and post there.
My wife balked at the cost at first, until I pointed out that my other options for getting a daily were $25,000 minimum new car price, plus interest and mods, making this by far the cheapest option
...well, just getting another junkyard engine was even cheaper, and the turbo is hardly needed, but I don't want to gamble on the engine again, would beat it to hell whatever I do, and I can justify building it to take my abuse and adding the turbo for even more fun
My wife balked at the cost at first, until I pointed out that my other options for getting a daily were $25,000 minimum new car price, plus interest and mods, making this by far the cheapest option
...well, just getting another junkyard engine was even cheaper, and the turbo is hardly needed, but I don't want to gamble on the engine again, would beat it to hell whatever I do, and I can justify building it to take my abuse and adding the turbo for even more fun
I should have used those tactics back when I was married.
Once I start, I will have a thread here (probably the lounge). Not all that much interest in doing it on Miata forums until I'm done, then I can just summarize and post there.
My wife balked at the cost at first, until I pointed out that my other options for getting a daily were $25,000 minimum new car price, plus interest and mods, making this by far the cheapest option
...well, just getting another junkyard engine was even cheaper, and the turbo is hardly needed, but I don't want to gamble on the engine again, would beat it to hell whatever I do, and I can justify building it to take my abuse and adding the turbo for even more fun
My wife balked at the cost at first, until I pointed out that my other options for getting a daily were $25,000 minimum new car price, plus interest and mods, making this by far the cheapest option
...well, just getting another junkyard engine was even cheaper, and the turbo is hardly needed, but I don't want to gamble on the engine again, would beat it to hell whatever I do, and I can justify building it to take my abuse and adding the turbo for even more fun
WCS FOR PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!
