Rx8 differential capabilities
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Rx8 differential capabilities
Hi guys have any of you pushed the differentials to the limits. I'm guessing the axles will need upgrading I'm looking at the 700 ft lb at the wheels mark.thanks guys
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where are you getting that tq from?
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there are axle upgrades but your not gonna get that power from a renny.
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angel is running a 8.8 rear on his 20b. iirc the axle upgrades didnt handle the power
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I'm looking at a few different engine swaps the rx8 I bought had a blown engine so I'm going down the route something like a 4/6 clylinder turbo motor possibly even a 8 cylinder. But that would the max I'd look to achieve by the money I'm prepared to spend
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Gar3th, are you swapping in a Cummins diesel ? For that kind of Tq, you will need a 9 inch or 12 bolt, or even a Dana 60 with 2 inch axles . No way the crown and pinion will hold up to those numbers.
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i hope you have about 20k+ to fund this
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Tbf does it matter what my bank role on the car will be, I was trying to avoid some extra fab work but if that's what it needs fair enough
FYI as you question my caliber of cash the last car I built had £12k in the engine to push it N/a to increase the hp by 75% so money is the least of my problems.
FYI as you question my caliber of cash the last car I built had £12k in the engine to push it N/a to increase the hp by 75% so money is the least of my problems.
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what engine?
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Wires are crossed now the torque figure was about the current engine I'm looking to build the 253bhp figure was the last car I built that was to explain I'm not scared to spend money on cars. At least I was close with the percentage
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Gar3th, though some of us enjoy taking the ****,( joking at your expense ) me included, 200 was only giving you an idea of an engine making 700 lbsft of torque would set you back in $ .A lot of guys wanting to do a swap have visions of grandeur and dont think it out fully, they see the stats of an engine and imagine they can build a high horse power motor and drop it in for little money. I would suggest to take your time, look at different engines and plan it out to the last detail. I wanted to swap an LS into mine, but due to emission standards here, I settled for an LLT .Its a lot more work and the overall cost skyrocketed . Good luck with what ever you decide.
You are joking about the Cummins, I hope.You will need better front springs. lol
You are joking about the Cummins, I hope.You will need better front springs. lol
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Gar3th, though some of us enjoy taking the ****,( joking at your expense ) me included, 200 was only giving you an idea of an engine making 700 lbsft of torque would set you back in $ .A lot of guys wanting to do a swap have visions of grandeur and dont think it out fully, they see the stats of an engine and imagine they can build a high horse power motor and drop it in for little money. I would suggest to take your time, look at different engines and plan it out to the last detail. I wanted to swap an LS into mine, but due to emission standards here, I settled for an LLT .Its a lot more work and the overall cost skyrocketed . Good luck with what ever you decide.
You are joking about the Cummins, I hope.You will need better front springs. lol
You are joking about the Cummins, I hope.You will need better front springs. lol
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