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Old 09-12-2010 | 01:46 PM
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Whats the largest engine that fits the rx8

Whats the largest engine that fits the rx8?
Old 09-12-2010 | 01:50 PM
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largest one ive seen someone put in was a carbed 383 but that took some extensive mods, ls1 swaps I wont say are common but are one of the more common swaps next to other rotary swaps
Old 09-12-2010 | 01:50 PM
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Im thinkng a 26B is pretty nice.
Old 09-12-2010 | 01:56 PM
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Im thinkng a 26B is pretty nice.
equals how much money do ya have.
Old 09-12-2010 | 01:57 PM
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engine bay is huge in rx8, but you would lose the power to weight and "feel" of the amazing steering with most swaps. LS1 would be awesome though!
Old 09-12-2010 | 01:57 PM
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26b is hardly the largest which is what OP is requesting
Old 09-12-2010 | 04:05 PM
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its all a matter of money

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Old 09-12-2010 | 05:05 PM
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I fit this into my 8 last night:

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Old 09-12-2010 | 05:13 PM
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^ pfffft, you cant rev that to 9000 :P
Old 09-12-2010 | 05:17 PM
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^ pfffft, you cant rev that to 9000 :P
Who needs 9000rpm when you have 108,920 hp, and 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm?
Old 09-12-2010 | 05:38 PM
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It'll be tight, but I think this can realistically fit. You can make a custom boiler that fits better, and you'll have to do something to fit a smokestack to the body lines, but other than that it's fine. You might even add more pistons. You're ok with keeping some coal in the backseat, right?





But seriously.. 2JZ, SR20DET, LSx have all been done. Depends what your power goals are...
Old 09-13-2010 | 03:56 AM
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Old 09-13-2010 | 06:01 AM
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anything fits with brute force and lube
Old 09-13-2010 | 06:59 AM
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+1 on the steam engine, jay leno pulled over 100mph in it, what more do you need lol.
Old 09-13-2010 | 07:40 AM
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Yea that guy selling the 383 stroker prob most C.U. Bigger is of course not even always best.
Old 09-13-2010 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
anything fits with brute force and lube
funny.. thats what she said also.
Old 09-13-2010 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackRX82006
I fit this into my 8 last night:

hahaha that looks familiar
Old 09-13-2010 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Gory Lobotomist
engine bay is huge in rx8, but you would lose the power to weight and "feel" of the amazing steering with most swaps. LS1 would be awesome though!
Not true.
you wont lose BUT gain power to weight ratio (with right choice of engine). What you will lose is the 50/50 weight distribution. but that can be obtained or at least close if you are willing to move some stuff around. Just clarifying Gory

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Old 09-13-2010 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by angeljoelv
Not true.
you wont lose BUT gain power to weight ratio (with right choice of engine). What you will lose is the 50/50 weight distribution. but that can be obtained or at least close if you are willing to move some stuff around. Just clarifying Gory

touche
Old 09-13-2010 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
anything fits with brute force and lube

LOL this is the funniest **** i read all day!
Old 09-14-2010 | 02:06 AM
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funny.. thats what she said also.
UGH. What did she put inside of you?
Old 09-14-2010 | 03:17 AM
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supernaut6 hasn't sprayed his license plate yet... shame shame on photoshop. you need photo blocker.
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