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Hello Everyone,
I’m a Huge Mazda fan and have finally purchased a Mazda rx8 after a long search. Almost purchased 2 r3s over the years but decided to go cheap and build something. I’ve looked at many rx8 over the years but finally found one with a blown engine, little rust and in my budget. I have some plans for a all Mazda engine and transmission swap but that’s all I can say for now.
I currently one a 2004 Mazdaspeeed mx5 and have haD it for 14+ years. Previously had a Mazdaspeed6 for 8 years....Mazda genuine oil runs in my blood. My second kid arrived A few days ago and I decided I needed a family sports car......4 days later I picked up a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. It’s going to be a slow build but hopefully by next summer I’ll be on the road.
Thanks but not interested in rims right now. I’m doing this on a tiny budget so the rims and msbody kit or 09-12 front conversion will be Last.
Only part I’m Looking for right now is Beatrush transmission brace.
I will have the stock engine for sale in a week or 2, 82,xxx km and was told it’s blown - It won’t turn over, I assume it’s the starter or seized up.
edit: 120amp main fuse is blown. I’ll pick one up tomorrow and see what happens next.
Last edited by MMazdaspeedd; Jul 6, 2020 at 09:42 PM.
Replaced the fuse and it turns over, no start.
i drained all the fuel, put in some 94 octane and did 4 de flood cycles. Busy for an hour of so but I値l see if it starts later tonight.
Good thing it had no cel but now that I unplugged the air pump it痴 back but that痴 expected.
I知 hoping I can get it started but if not I値l pull plugs, clean them off and try again. I知 not spending money on coils. Plan is to pull the engine this weekend if possible.
**update car runs with a little pressure on the gas, even got up to operating temperature. I知 looking for cheap good coils to see if it runs. I ordered a inline coil tester and should arrive on Monday. I値l try again when I can diagnose it properly.
Last edited by MMazdaspeedd; Jul 11, 2020 at 10:23 AM.
Hello, Finally purchased a Rx-8
