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Old 08-11-2013, 02:54 PM
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FL New owner finally (and LS swap)

Hey everyone. I finally purchased a RX8. I've wanted one since they came out.
Last week I found the deal I was looking for. 2005 RX8 automatic that is very clean
inside and out with a blown engine. The next day I purchased a ls1/t56 from a Transam WS6 with just over 50k miles on it.
Also ordered almost every part Hinson offers for the conversion.
I will start a build thread when the parts start arriving.

Sadly I'm in Afghanistan supporting my car addiction and not able to help with the build.
My friends in Tampa recently finished doing a lsx swap in my 93 RX7 so now they are
ready for the RX8 project.

And for you rotary lovers out there I have a 93 RX7 mild street port. atkin seals. pfc.

Nice forums. I've already found alot of the info I needed being a new owner.
Hopefully I can contribute to the forums.

Here is a pic of the RX8 and a link to my flickr account with pics/vidz of my other cars.
turboholic's photosets on Flickr

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Non-rotary swaps is fighting words round here... Personally I think its badass and hope to see the final outcome on here!
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Interesting 240 you have there
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Will be peeking once in a while on this thread to see the build, good luck!
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Nice! I love rotaries, but I cant lie a LS in my car would be awesome
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LS1/T56 was pulled out and will be crated up for shipping soon.

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My FD is pretty much done and most of the hinson rx8 swap parts have finally arrived. RX8 project finally begins.

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Finished minus a few small details.

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I'm posting a for sale ad with pics of all the leftover parts if anybody needs anything.
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