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Feb 7, 2009 | 06:09 PM

amsmith2

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RX engine swap

I have an Gen 3 RX7 twin turbo engine. I was wondering if it will bolt up with or with out any prolems...im trying to put it in a 05 RX8 6speed

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Feb 7, 2009 | 06:41 PM

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I have an Gen 3 RX7 engine. I was wondering if it will bolt up with or with out any prolems

Please give us some more info on what you are going to " bolt up with"? Thanks for the EDIT...so we know what you have in mind.

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Feb 7, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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nope sure wont. fly by wire system, new electronics, mounts are different. manifold may fit not sure.probably different oil pan and front cover.. lots of stuff

Feb 7, 2009 | 07:08 PM

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it wont just bolt up.....not that easy sorry

Feb 7, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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I have an 05 RX8 im trying to put it in. will the tranny mount up?

Feb 7, 2009 | 07:34 PM

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Please give us some more info on what you are going to " bolt up with"?

a 05 RX8 6speed

Feb 7, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=13b+rew+swap

talk to the guy on that page just click his a name and send him a message

Feb 7, 2009 | 10:03 PM

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I was thinking the transmission bolt pattern is the same, but I may be wrong.

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