Hello to all on this forums. Im here new memeber also a new owner od Mazda rx-8. Car is 2006 year everything is stock i bought it with engine damaged, so i planned to seap the non rotary engine in rx-8 and i have volvo 2.5 t5 engine from volvo v50 2005 year. I want to ask what the forum think of this project and maybe here someone have already made? Thank you

 

I'm not an expert on Volvos but have you checked a T5 physically fits? It's almost
​​​​ 25cm longer than the Renesis and quite tall.

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I havent yet now i removed engine from and next i will remove engine from rx8 and will make measurements.

 

Have you followed yatajoris putting a T5 into a Miata?
https://www.instagram.com/yatajoris

 

Yes i followed him we chat days before.

 

Hi, I’m new here but I thought I’d give the same swap a search as I wanted to know if anyone else had done it as it would’ve been cool being a worlds first possibly.

I’ve mechanically nearly finished everything with getting the engine turning over yesterday. I’ve used a 2.3 t5 from a v70 with the original rx8 gearbox, focus st225 intake, clutch and flywheel with loads of other parts. I’ve gone for a t70 turbo from maxpeedingrods (which might be a little big for the weaker rods) but If anyone wants to know how I’ve any of it or possibly know anyways to do it better please let me know 😁

cheers
Ethan 😊

 

Noooooooooooooooooo 🤮🤮🤮🤮

 

Ethan, what's the update.
hows the car running?

 

I was hoping to get it started this weekend or the next.
I’m using the original Volvo me7 ecu to see if it’ll fire up but wanting to switch to a Maxxecu next year.

try not to look too close at my swap as it is my first engine removal/ engine swap 😬😂

 

Hey man, T5 swap idea sounds interesting but keep in mind RX-8 was designed around the rotary. Doing a T5 swap is not just fitting the engine, you’re looking at loads of wiring, suspension, transmission, cooling issues etc. It’s not gonna be simple or cheap.

Also, you'll lose what makes RX-8 unique – the rotary. Not saying it won’t work, but be ready for major mods and costs. Some people have done swaps, but there’s always a catch, something won’t fit easily.