RX-8 Engine Swap
Hey guy's i know this is kinda a dumb question but i am just curious if an LS7 engine would fit in our RX-8???
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no
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im gonna say no, but..........
with ehough money, time, and money i guess you would need to fit new trans, clutch, ect. . . . . . . . . and you would need to move everything why not just buy a vette |
I've seen more Ford engines swapped into Mazdas, usually a 302. I think the reason was oil pan clearance, but there is no way to know without getting an engine and measuring everything, then you don't know until you try. I would think you'd get front to rear and left to right clearance problems, plus the LS7 being too tall.
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Originally Posted by Georgia8er
(Post 1914358)
the LS7 being too tall.
:shocking: If you really want to get exotic and try something that would fit, look for a surplus Allison Model T63-A-700(250-C18) Gas Turbine Engine. 325 HP out of a 140 Lb motor that measures 40" long by 33" diameter. No radiator needed. Probably better with an automatic. |
Originally Posted by Georgia8er
(Post 1914358)
I've seen more Ford engines swapped into Mazdas, usually a 302. I think the reason was oil pan clearance, but there is no way to know without getting an engine and measuring everything, then you don't know until you try. I would think you'd get front to rear and left to right clearance problems, plus the LS7 being too tall.
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A custom hood would solve the height problem, but not the others (if they exist). I do like the gas turbine idea, but where do you vent that super hot exhaust?
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If an Ls1 will fit in the Rx8 so will an Ls7...same exact block with different technology bolted to it.
Use the Search Button...I know I read somewhere someone had it done with an Ls1 or Ls2. |
ok does the ls1 just drop right in i am trying to do the swap and need to know whAT all i need
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ok does the ls1 really drop right in I am doing this swap and need to know what all is needed for the swap
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if u need to ask such question, this job is not something that you can do.
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in all honesty no one has really done one. be a pioneer
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Originally Posted by guidge
(Post 1916185)
ok does the ls1 really drop right in I am doing this swap and need to know what all is needed for the swap
beers :beer: |
A few ppl have talked about doing this swap a while back but I guess they were just blowing smoke cause we haven't seen one yet.
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Go the Major Horsepower forums. I've started a thread about this. There is a well known company that does LSx swaps into RX-7s and 240SXs looking for someone wanting to do this. They build kits to make the swaps bolt on. This is definitely not DIY without.
EDIT: Here you are: https://www.rx8club.com/non-rotary-swaps-196/lsx-conversion-details-inside-118544/ |
swap 13B turbo
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sell the 8 buy a mustang
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Originally Posted by carbroke
(Post 1919525)
swap 13B turbo
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Originally Posted by kent_sg
(Post 1923312)
Is it possible to swap a fc3s into rx8 cabin........?Any after effects pls advice........
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
(Post 1923699)
no way are you going to fit a whole fc3s into a rx8. you would totally ruin the interior and gas mileage would get worse
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^ is english not your first language?
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
(Post 1925822)
^ is english not your first language?
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If your going to do a high power engine swap with the 8 just go for a 20b mazda eunos cosmo engine it'll mate up the stock tranny
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Originally Posted by benfura
(Post 1926194)
If your going to do a high power engine swap with the 8 just go for a 20b mazda eunos cosmo engine it'll mate up the stock tranny
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
(Post 1920178)
sell the 8 buy a mustang
If you're REALLY pushin to do a swap, go 3-rotor or 13B TT...still a hard swap but not NEAR as hard as an LS7 |
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