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Old 04-21-2012 | 08:38 PM
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Old 05-30-2012 | 05:38 PM
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help with swap
what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8 or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need
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Old 05-30-2012 | 06:51 PM
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what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8
13b-MSP

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or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need
Lots of money and research.
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Old 05-31-2012 | 03:18 PM
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Old 05-31-2012 | 08:54 PM
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Updated. Follow my build here: https://www.rx8club.com/rotary-swaps-217/365-day-rx8-rew-build-230579/
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Old 06-01-2012 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zoo_yorker99
what is the the easiest motor to swap into the rx8 or how would i go about putting the rx7 motor in what would i need
Nvm got 09 rx8 motor to put in my 07 instead gonna drop in when it get to my house next week
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Old 06-01-2012 | 07:25 AM
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Nvm got 09 rx8 motor to put in my 07 instead gonna drop in when it get to my house next week
if the 09 motor is a series 2 engine you are going to have alot to figure out
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Old 06-01-2012 | 07:34 AM
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have alot to figure out
understatement
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Old 06-01-2012 | 07:43 AM
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understatement
i didnt want to get into it
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Old 06-10-2012 | 07:28 AM
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This swap was done By RGonza in PR for a guy in California. He took his 3 rotor out of his car, build this crazy monster and as soon as it was done they took it out and shipped it to Cali. And the 20B was back in the car. Money talks..
Angel, do you think you can get some more pictures of this swap? I'm seriously thinking this will be my next swap. I would love to see some more detailed pics-anything really.
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Old 06-19-2012 | 11:49 PM
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unfortunately i dont have any pics. I did at some point but I have no idea where they are now.
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Old 06-19-2012 | 11:51 PM
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I guess I'll post this here to revive the thread.. The last update
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Old 06-20-2012 | 12:10 AM
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Does anyone notice anything strange? I found it
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Old 06-20-2012 | 01:45 AM
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Some stuff is backwards, I am sure he will figure it out.
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Old 07-30-2012 | 02:40 PM
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not so slow anymore.....
I'll leave them here then.......
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Old 07-30-2012 | 03:37 PM
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Cool swap, not feeling the look of the car though.
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Old 07-30-2012 | 03:53 PM
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Not mine. Car was at my tuners shop this weekend.
Thought I'll take some shots while I was there. The green is a bit much.....
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Old 07-30-2012 | 03:55 PM
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Cool. Thanks for sharing. Yeah, the green is not very subtle but if it's a shop car then they may want to get noticed and that will do it.
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Old 07-30-2012 | 04:53 PM
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Old 08-02-2012 | 03:54 PM
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Oh wow...I missed this thread...

Here is mine...swap is done and been driving for 1500miles but engine bay is still a work in progress so bear with me.

Chris

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Old 08-02-2012 | 04:03 PM
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Nice setup. I'm digging that vacuum distribution block. But you might want to get some nuts on those shocks tops
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Old 08-02-2012 | 08:38 PM
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Yeah nice setup Chris, was wondering when you were gonna show us.
Sorry for the questions but im keen to know what fuel you are using and what ignition setup you are using and what max boost you will tune to? Cheers.
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Old 08-02-2012 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
I guess I'll post this here to revive the thread.. The last update
no filter, or even screen on the turbo inlet?

i like all the powder coating. really clean.

the only thing i dislike is the rad hose lol.
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Old 08-02-2012 | 11:55 PM
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ill change it someday..
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Old 08-02-2012 | 11:57 PM
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I was going to suggest doing stainless hard line with shrink couplers, powder coated black, with black couplers, lol
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