WTBRotary's Drummond Build
#1
WTBRotary's Drummond Build
Well, after much thought and deliberation I felt it was about time to make a build thread.
After going through 3 remans in my late 2005 RX-8 and finally after getting denied for a new reman, I decided it was time for a proper engine for my 8. My old reman only dyno'd 180whp with my mods & a MM tune which means compression was low.
Decided to go with Daryl Drummond as my builder. For the engine I used an 04 ORIGINAL engine, no reman, with 7K miles on the clock that had some autocross use on it.
The Car: Late 2005 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8 GT with 76K miles.
Old:
Current:
The Engine:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild (262hp @ FW, 181 ft-lbs tq.)
New Build Modifications:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild
Progress Tech Springs (Replaces old Tein S.Tech springs)
PowerGrid End-Links
Racing Beat Short Tube Headers
Racing Beat Oil Cooler Hose Set
Greddy Spectrum Elite Exhaust (Replaces Racing Beat Rev8 exhaust)
Mazmart Ron Davis Radiator
RX8 Performance Motor Mounts
Ingalls "Stiffy" Engine Damper
New Koyo HD Release Bearing (Replaces my old Koyo HD w/15K miles)
New OEM Radiator Hoses
New OEM Fuel Pump
New Gates Racing Performance Belts
Mazda FL-22 coolant
Flex Innovations Grounding Kit
New Winning Blue Custom Paint Job from Advantage Autoworks Classic Car Resoration (www.AdvantageAutoworks.com | Autobody Collision Repair | Dallas - Ft. Worth)
These aren't all of my mods, only the new mods bought for this Drummond build
Current List of Modifications:
Engine & Exhaust:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild (262hp FW., 181 ft-lbs tq.)
Greddy Spectrum Elite Exhaust
Racing Beat Short Tube Headers
Racing Beat Oil Cooler Hose Set
BHR Midpipe w/o Davesport Cat
AEM CAI
BHR Ignition System
BHR 9lb Flywheel
Exedy "Mazdaspeed" Clutch
Koyo HD Release Bearing
RX8Performance Motor Mounts
Ingalls "Stiffy" Engine Damper
Gates Racing Performance Belts
Racing Beat AC/Oil Cooler screens
Cooling:
Mazmart Ron Davis Radiator
Mazmart Thermostat 76C
Mazmart Waterpump
Suspension, Wheels, Tires, and Brakes:
Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +45mm
Michelin PSS 265/35-18
Progress Tech Springs
Koni Yellow Shocks
Progress Tech F/R Sways
Mazdaspeed F/R Strut Bars
Racing Brake Slotted Rotors F/R
Racing Brake SS brake lines
Agency Power SS clutch line
Hawk HP+ brake pads
PowerGrind F/R Endlinks
Engine Management:
Cobb AP
Exterior:
Fresh Winning Blue Paint
Appearance Package w/ Front Bumper Clear Bra (Totally worth it)
Seibon CF TS hood custom painted WB
Enkei RPF1's
After going through 3 remans in my late 2005 RX-8 and finally after getting denied for a new reman, I decided it was time for a proper engine for my 8. My old reman only dyno'd 180whp with my mods & a MM tune which means compression was low.
Decided to go with Daryl Drummond as my builder. For the engine I used an 04 ORIGINAL engine, no reman, with 7K miles on the clock that had some autocross use on it.
The Car: Late 2005 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8 GT with 76K miles.
Old:
Current:
The Engine:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild (262hp @ FW, 181 ft-lbs tq.)
- BHR Flywheel
- Exedy "Mazdaspeed" clutch
- Minor Port work (Cleanup)
- All new OEM seals
- Broken in/dyno'd & balanced
- Upgraded Oil Pressure
New Build Modifications:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild
Progress Tech Springs (Replaces old Tein S.Tech springs)
PowerGrid End-Links
Racing Beat Short Tube Headers
Racing Beat Oil Cooler Hose Set
Greddy Spectrum Elite Exhaust (Replaces Racing Beat Rev8 exhaust)
Mazmart Ron Davis Radiator
RX8 Performance Motor Mounts
Ingalls "Stiffy" Engine Damper
New Koyo HD Release Bearing (Replaces my old Koyo HD w/15K miles)
New OEM Radiator Hoses
New OEM Fuel Pump
New Gates Racing Performance Belts
Mazda FL-22 coolant
Flex Innovations Grounding Kit
New Winning Blue Custom Paint Job from Advantage Autoworks Classic Car Resoration (www.AdvantageAutoworks.com | Autobody Collision Repair | Dallas - Ft. Worth)
These aren't all of my mods, only the new mods bought for this Drummond build
Current List of Modifications:
Engine & Exhaust:
Daryl Drummond Rebuild (262hp FW., 181 ft-lbs tq.)
Greddy Spectrum Elite Exhaust
Racing Beat Short Tube Headers
Racing Beat Oil Cooler Hose Set
BHR Midpipe w/o Davesport Cat
AEM CAI
BHR Ignition System
BHR 9lb Flywheel
Exedy "Mazdaspeed" Clutch
Koyo HD Release Bearing
RX8Performance Motor Mounts
Ingalls "Stiffy" Engine Damper
Gates Racing Performance Belts
Racing Beat AC/Oil Cooler screens
Cooling:
Mazmart Ron Davis Radiator
Mazmart Thermostat 76C
Mazmart Waterpump
Suspension, Wheels, Tires, and Brakes:
Enkei RPF1 18x9.5 +45mm
Michelin PSS 265/35-18
Progress Tech Springs
Koni Yellow Shocks
Progress Tech F/R Sways
Mazdaspeed F/R Strut Bars
Racing Brake Slotted Rotors F/R
Racing Brake SS brake lines
Agency Power SS clutch line
Hawk HP+ brake pads
PowerGrind F/R Endlinks
Engine Management:
Cobb AP
Exterior:
Fresh Winning Blue Paint
Appearance Package w/ Front Bumper Clear Bra (Totally worth it)
Seibon CF TS hood custom painted WB
Enkei RPF1's
Last edited by WTBRotary!; 11-19-2013 at 10:29 PM.
#13
Yeah, I mean I already know roughly what its gonna make. I really don't want to dyno it because of the discrepancies in different dynos etc. I feel I am gonna be happy considering I haven't been able to redline my 8 in over a year... I can't wait for the first WOT run to hear that rotary roar!!!
Lets just say a dyno is not on my list of priorities...
Lets just say a dyno is not on my list of priorities...
Last edited by WTBRotary!; 11-19-2013 at 10:54 PM.
#17
^^^ Its not cheap. Drummond doesn't build his engines to street specifications, He builds race engines. Therefore, I paid a pretty penny for this gem... I would not recommend Daryl Drummond for any average rebuild.
If you would like pricing I suggest you email him at daryl@drummondengines.com
If you would like pricing I suggest you email him at daryl@drummondengines.com
#24
But you also have to remember I had mine broken in and dyno'd so that cost some extra as well. It would of cost less If I didn't want him to break it in and Dyno it for me but I figured it would be neat to have it broken in and to have a engine dyno sheet.