05 RX8GT Cold/Hot Start 145k
10-20-2018, 12:36 PM
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05 RX8GT Cold/Hot Start 145k
Well, here before to long I am pulling my engine, and going to to start my swap, and will be doing a write up on it. And the engine/trans will be sold once removed. But In the meantime, I thought i would post this just to get people's overall impression of the engine with its mileage and how it starts. I have not done a compression in probably 2 years. This engine is original to the car. As shown in the video, the car does have a check engine light on. 1 because my Cat is not present, and a recent evap leak. 
. And since I had started taking it apart before I filmed this, I'm sure there is a Air Pump code by now. No Misfires.
. And since I had started taking it apart before I filmed this, I'm sure there is a Air Pump code by now. No Misfires.Last edited by RGT84; 10-20-2018 at 12:55 PM.
10-20-2018, 03:57 PM
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The engine seems to run just fine. I wouldn't be concerned unless you have starting issues. Its impressive to see it starting so well and running so well given the mileage. Someone has taken good care of the car.
10-20-2018, 04:20 PM
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What are your driving habits like?
10-20-2018, 04:58 PM
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You know, Im not sure if that was ever updated or not. I'm taking it apart as we speak. I have the TSB saved on this computer somewhere, so it wont be an issue to check.
Well my wife would tell you that I drive like an *******....... But i call it spirited driving
If I'm on the highway I'm doing 80, If i see a familiar curve I'm going to send it. On a serious note, I do do the occasional AutoX, but more track days than I do that.Track days will ruin you from doing anything else. Normal day to day driving it does see redline once or twice every time i drive it.
10-20-2018, 06:18 PM
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Smoking turbo yay
It honestly doesn't even sound that bad. The hot start is a little slow, but it doesn't sound like the car is having any trouble, really.
IMO there is a difference between driving like an a-hole and spirited driving.
If you just like flooring it, but you check your mirrors before you change lanes, etc., you are still a far better driver than someone who drives slow as *** but can't stay between the lines even if their life depends on it.
Well my wife would tell you that I drive like an *******....... But i call it spirited driving If I'm on the highway I'm doing 80, If i see a familiar curve I'm going to send it. On a serious note, I do do the occasional AutoX, but more track days than I do that.Track days will ruin you from doing anything else. Normal day to day driving it does see redline once or twice every time i drive it.
If I'm on the highway I'm doing 80, If i see a familiar curve I'm going to send it. On a serious note, I do do the occasional AutoX, but more track days than I do that.Track days will ruin you from doing anything else. Normal day to day driving it does see redline once or twice every time i drive it.If you just like flooring it, but you check your mirrors before you change lanes, etc., you are still a far better driver than someone who drives slow as *** but can't stay between the lines even if their life depends on it.
10-20-2018, 06:32 PM
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It honestly doesn't even sound that bad. The hot start is a little slow, but it doesn't sound like the car is having any trouble, really.
IMO there is a difference between driving like an a-hole and spirited driving.
If you just like flooring it, but you check your mirrors before you change lanes, etc., you are still a far better driver than someone who drives slow as *** but can't stay between the lines even if their life depends on it.
IMO there is a difference between driving like an a-hole and spirited driving.
If you just like flooring it, but you check your mirrors before you change lanes, etc., you are still a far better driver than someone who drives slow as *** but can't stay between the lines even if their life depends on it.
True, there is a time and place for everything. And yeah, I am familiar with bad drivers. I live in a suburb of Memphis, some of the worst drivers in the country.
10-21-2018, 08:37 AM
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10-21-2018, 11:23 AM
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Well, lets talk about what this Engine/Trans is worth and what I could expect to get from them together. I know what the JDM Importers sell theirs for and cant even prove they run most times. I know roughly what to expect if mine was relatively low mileage and ran good. But i don't see very many high mileage ones that are still running so, I'm not exactly sure where to start. My best guess is that it could be a tough sell, unless someone was looking for something they knew ran and would provide them with a build-able engine that they could get relatively cheap. And the powertrain is about to be very much in my way.
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10-21-2018, 07:20 PM
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10-22-2018, 05:42 AM
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So, are you considering bastardizing the car with a V8? You talk about pulling the engine and trans and doing away with it. If we were closer I would be interested in the engine and trans.
10-22-2018, 05:54 AM
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I have absolutely no intentions to put an LS in anything I own. However, I can't knock how good the engines are, but I have no desire for my car to sound like a Massey Ferguson Tractor @ 6,000 rpm trying to plow a field before a storm. This car is going to get a 1J.
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