Yea I don't know if they plug and play.. I can't recall ever having to do it like that. But if they can't I'm sure it isn't a huge cost. It's still a helluva lot less than buying them from Mazda.

 

The intake is on the right and that is what is hanging.

You'll need a new rubber intake hose.

 

Your best bet is to find another wrecked car and pull the parts you need.

I found an '04 that had airbags blown and all... Luckily for me, the bodywork (bumper, hood, fender & lights) had already been done, and I grabbed the car for $6500
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/new-toy-first-rotary-141337/

I found another wrecked car, and for around $850 I got needed items to repair the car. EVERYTHING plastic up front, ECU housing, battery box, engine cover, fuse box, etc. was still still cracked/broken. Both airbags had blown, airbag module, front impact sensor, hood prop, Plus a BUNCH of little misc items that helped me out. I took the car to Mazda to check the computer for airbag codes, and the seat belts were fine, side impacts were fine, etc. They even put in new plugs for a mandatory recall issue, with full knowledge of it being salvaged! (I can't get other warranty work, however)

Now, the car is perfectly fine after a full day's work & my girlfriend uses it for a daily driver.

For sure, I have less than $8K in the car. Even with a salvage title, we can still enjoy the hell out of it!

Find another car wrecked in the rear or something...

 

Well I got pretty much the majority of what I need. Hood, ps fender, ps splash guard, left and right xenon headlights, ms front bumper, re amemiya roof spoiler... need to pick up bumper reinforcement and clear side markers this coming week along with some other little things from mazda (i think i am missing the bumper mounting brackets)... other than that i think everything is find as you miss it

 

Good luck