Hi guys, just wanted to share the progress on my jdm low mileage swap. While the motor is out, I made the following upgrades and installs:
1. SS oil cooler lines
2. Oil cooler thermostat thermal pellet (Atkins)
3. Racing beat header
4. New oem water pump
5. New oem thermostat
6. new header and intake gasket
7. new silicone radiator hose kit (Autobahn88)
8. new front wheel bearings (pair)
9. new oem coolant reservoir tank
10. new oem coolant cap
11. new oem radiator
12. Flush and refresh dual oil coolers

 

A lower temp oil cooler thermostat is going to be a better option than a solid bypass pellet. You will more than likely experience troubles maintaining a good oil temp with some bypass pellets.

 

Hi Ricky, I wanted to try this out since a local Rx8 enthusiast runs them and said he has had good results so far. I also spoke to Atkins rotary which seems to always give great advise and feedback with anything rotary. They are relatively easy to remove from what I saw so I can always swap in the stock or after market low temp ones if I change my mind.

 

Almost there ✅

 

I foresee issues with a good MAF reading and vacuum leaks.

 

Hi Ricky,

I haven't had issues in the past with the MAF. Main thing I recommend is for people not to mess with the little mesh screens that come with the intake. For the vacuum hoses, I have upgraded to silicone lines in the past and will do so again on this motor if I notice any leaks.

 

hes talking about the vac lines not the coolant ones. the vta catch can shouldnt be a problem but the clamps on the aem intake seem loose and not straight

 

oh ok, i see what you mean. It's a mock up at this point - my mechanic is still going over everything before he finalizes tightening and clamping the parts together.