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Old 02-07-2009, 06:09 PM
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RX engine swap
I have an Gen 3 RX7 twin turbo engine. I was wondering if it will bolt up with or with out any prolems...im trying to put it in a 05 RX8 6speed
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by amsmith2
I have an Gen 3 RX7 engine. I was wondering if it will bolt up with or with out any prolems


Please give us some more info on what you are going to " bolt up with"? Thanks for the EDIT...so we know what you have in mind.
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:56 PM
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nope sure wont. fly by wire system, new electronics, mounts are different. manifold may fit not sure.probably different oil pan and front cover.. lots of stuff
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it wont just bolt up.....not that easy sorry
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I have an 05 RX8 im trying to put it in. will the tranny mount up?
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Originally Posted by Old Rotor
Please give us some more info on what you are going to " bolt up with"?

a 05 RX8 6speed
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...t=13b+rew+swap

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I was thinking the transmission bolt pattern is the same, but I may be wrong.
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