plx

working on a RX8 with the old starter motor.

Does anyone know whether the bigger starter from the newer model (2008+) is a bolt-on replacement?

How about the starter motor from the Automatic, because those seem to pop up more frequent on the 'bay?

Thanks

Arca_ex

iTrader: (10)

You can either get a Series 1 upgraded starter that you know will work or you can search the forums because this has already been brought up.

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

Yes

Those will only work on automatics, not manuals.

plx

Whoops, should've searched.

One thing i didn't find though, how hard is it to upgrade it yourself?

Arca_ex

iTrader: (10)

It's super easy, takes like 30 minutes including beer drinking time.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-starter-change-swap-dummies-189410/

plx

That surely, i meant literally taking your stock starter and making it 2kw

DarkBrew

Just replaced my series 1 'H' starter with the 'Z' version.
The obvious difference between the starters is the significantly larger motor.
I'll have a look at the old one to see if a replacement of the electric motor is possible...
That said, the 'Z' starter is pretty cheap.

Arca_ex

iTrader: (10)

You would have to buy a new starter anyways to take the parts out of so it's pointless. Just buy the new one and swap it in.