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CmR333 · 12-22-2008, 08:58 PM

ook lots of changes to the fuel system have been made none aeromotive and i got all my parts except the d/s wich will be here by the 3rd. im on vacation this week and im not going to stop working on this thiing untill its starts dammit.

OTG Vinyl · 12-23-2008, 05:33 AM

Aeromotive makes more than one model fuel pump. It depends on which model.

AJ-TrueStreets · 12-23-2008, 07:22 AM

can't wait to see this thing running. I still laugh everytime someone does a engine swap on these cars and comes out with something either at the same weight or lighter, just boggles the mind, lol. Great engine choice! I bet the car will exhibit more oversteer.

CmR333 · 12-23-2008, 08:42 AM

yeah i had instant access to a sard 265 lph in tank pump that was almost plug and play..and yes my car is lighter now im just not sure by how much

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 12-28-2008, 01:55 AM

this is awesome dude i wanna see the finished product

good luck

aziankingz · 12-28-2008, 02:23 AM

damn sucks to hear that the rotary died with less than 100k miles.. what a shame..

MattyBoyMr · 01-19-2009, 03:35 PM

nice....should have rb'ed that beast lol

jc-performance · 01-19-2009, 03:57 PM

I really love the subframe. I have an RX8 also and i plan on swapping it out also when it blows, but i still have like 50K warr on the motor. so we shall see if i can wait that long.

CmR333 · 02-19-2009, 06:06 PM

ok and again its been a while since i posted and update. I have not abandoned this project! its just on hold lol. . in the mean time i just finished all the bodywork on my mr2 and its getting painted next weekend ( i love free parts) . heres the d/s for some visual appeal

H4ck3d4l1f3 · 03-15-2009, 03:43 PM

I know it's been a few months since this thread was updated but i was curious if you ever got it running.

more pics!

CmR333 · 03-16-2009, 10:31 AM

i will be working on it soon. ive been in a crappy cash situation so i havent been able to do anything as of yet. anyone wanna donate some high pressure fuel line lol..

CmR333 · 03-16-2009, 07:56 PM

oh yeah i almost forgot. I traded that top mount mani back to the guy i got it from for a tubular top mount. and before you guys starts hating , yes its a ebay mani, but it has been rewelded and as long as the head flange does not warp ill be ok. besides i cant be to worried about it considering the deal. now i just need a nice t3 flanged turbo.

DCP94 · 03-16-2009, 08:49 PM

nice man good luck hope all goes well

CmR333 · 03-19-2009, 08:52 PM

anyone know where i can get a cheap but effective egt gauge?

*Vatche* · 03-19-2009, 10:19 PM

props! i like the idea alot. i love SR's and the rx-8 is a great car minus the motor. put both together and your in business! lots of potential here.

dookiedang · 07-06-2009, 05:15 PM

bump! whats the update? i wanna see if it works.!

iwishiwas-all* · 07-06-2009, 07:26 PM

s15 motor atleast man,... welcome to the slug

jilo · 07-06-2009, 09:58 PM

why is everyone saying a s15 engine? who here really loves there vtc that much?
if anything, down the road put a ve head on it. to hell with vtc, a redtop is a good reliable engine which is exactly what youve said over and over. its just the rocker arms that arent reliable. the sr16ve head takes care of all that and broadens your torque range and raises your rev limit. as far as the steering you could look into making a different oil pan for the clearance you need to mount it farther back, then since it would probably get lowered, get some tie rod ends with spacers to maintain the proper tie rod angle.

other than all that jibber jabber, good job on the fab work!

ixfxi · 07-06-2009, 10:33 PM

i like this thread............. and i really wish the owner good luck, because this is a bitch of a job. i dont want to sound like a dick, but i really wonder if this project will ever be completed (and be fully functional).

the amount of time and dedication and BALLS to start a fucking project like this is quite great. i myself would probably not be able to do this, thats for sure. i'll stick to the purist pussy route and call it a day.

imo, mazda builds fantastic platforms but horrible fuckin choices with their motors. i dont like rotary motors in terms of reliability. i own an NB miata as well and think the motor is a piece of junk. RX8 seems like a great chassis... even the later rx8 came with density foam filled crossmember.. cool shit.

if it wasnt for that fucking 3rd door and shtty rotary motor, ide really like this car. at least youre taking care of 1 of the 2 problems.

GOOD LUCK

Kaiyoken · 07-07-2009, 02:18 AM

Looks crazy. Good luck

sub9lulu · 07-07-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

imo, mazda builds fantastic platforms but horrible fuckin choices with their motors. i dont like rotary motors in terms of reliability.

theres a reason why Mazda + LSx = win

s14driftNA · 07-15-2009, 08:34 PM

What i dont understand is why people aren't straight nuts on this, it's OG!! Renisis are jokes compered to the 'ole 13b, so it's a great advantage. This is a great build, GET EXCITED FOO's!!!

driftermic · 07-24-2009, 08:58 PM

great job, good luck post videos when you have it running.

Chad4061 · 07-25-2009, 07:25 PM

nice work...definitely gonna be a more reliable motor.

dookiedang · 08-27-2009, 11:38 PM

bump! one more time! what the fuck is going on with this car? i wanna see!

S14_Kouki · 08-31-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jilo

why is everyone saying a s15 engine? who here really loves there vtc that much?
if anything, down the road put a ve head on it. to hell with vtc, a redtop is a good reliable engine which is exactly what youve said over and over. its just the rocker arms that arent reliable. the sr16ve head takes care of all that and broadens your torque range and raises your rev limit. as far as the steering you could look into making a different oil pan for the clearance you need to mount it farther back, then since it would probably get lowered, get some tie rod ends with spacers to maintain the proper tie rod angle.

other than all that jibber jabber, good job on the fab work!

Because S15 engines are new like the RX8. You know you dont have to change the head to get ride of VTC you dont even have to change the cams. Just change the sprocket and bolt to the s13 sprocket and bolt. Yes its that simple.

Anyways the build is awesome man keep up the good work

widebodyseven · 12-21-2009, 08:04 AM

Any updates?

thestreetzking · 12-21-2009, 09:39 AM

just saw this thread is old but mazda made there engine warranty to 100k now lol, my buddys 8 just died at 75k and mazda said they extended every 8 warranty on the engine, props on the sr though, looks awesome

S14_Kouki · 12-21-2009, 10:10 AM

Damn man what is going on with this car.

drift_limo · 12-21-2009, 01:15 PM

wow.
great swap.
actually looks good in the rx8.

put a bn-sports kit. nice wheels. and done.

more pictures.

12-23-2008, 05:33 AM	#92
OTG Vinyl Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aeromotive makes more than one model fuel pump. It depends on which model. __________________

12-28-2008, 01:55 AM	#95
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	this is awesome dude i wanna see the finished product good luck __________________

01-19-2009, 03:57 PM	#98
jc-performance Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Age: 46 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im most impressed I really love the subframe. I have an RX8 also and i plan on swapping it out also when it blows, but i still have like 50K warr on the motor. so we shall see if i can wait that long.

07-06-2009, 07:26 PM	#107
iwishiwas-all* Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxford, UK/Miami Age: 33 Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: iwishiwas-all* Feedback Score: 2 reviews	s15 motor atleast man,... welcome to the slug __________________ IG @gabednconfused https://www.youtube.com/user/gabedm

07-06-2009, 09:58 PM	#108
jilo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ct Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	why is everyone saying a s15 engine? who here really loves there vtc that much? if anything, down the road put a ve head on it. to hell with vtc, a redtop is a good reliable engine which is exactly what youve said over and over. its just the rocker arms that arent reliable. the sr16ve head takes care of all that and broadens your torque range and raises your rev limit. as far as the steering you could look into making a different oil pan for the clearance you need to mount it farther back, then since it would probably get lowered, get some tie rod ends with spacers to maintain the proper tie rod angle. other than all that jibber jabber, good job on the fab work! __________________ "just throw in like 8 packs of BBs and do a burnout. DIY shot peen, done and done."

12-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#91
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	ook lots of changes to the fuel system have been made none aeromotive and i got all my parts except the d/s wich will be here by the 3rd. im on vacation this week and im not going to stop working on this thiing untill its starts dammit.

12-23-2008, 07:22 AM	#93
AJ-TrueStreets Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal Westminster Age: 36 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can't wait to see this thing running. I still laugh everytime someone does a engine swap on these cars and comes out with something either at the same weight or lighter, just boggles the mind, lol. Great engine choice! I bet the car will exhibit more oversteer.

12-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#94
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yeah i had instant access to a sard 265 lph in tank pump that was almost plug and play..and yes my car is lighter now im just not sure by how much

12-28-2008, 02:23 AM	#96
aziankingz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Age: 38 Posts: 1,735 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	damn sucks to hear that the rotary died with less than 100k miles.. what a shame..

01-19-2009, 03:35 PM	#97
MattyBoyMr Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ocala Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	nice....should have rb'ed that beast lol

02-19-2009, 06:06 PM	#99
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	ok and again its been a while since i posted and update. I have not abandoned this project! its just on hold lol. . in the mean time i just finished all the bodywork on my mr2 and its getting painted next weekend ( i love free parts) . heres the d/s for some visual appeal

03-15-2009, 03:43 PM	#100
H4ck3d4l1f3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I know it's been a few months since this thread was updated but i was curious if you ever got it running. more pics!

03-16-2009, 10:31 AM	#101
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i will be working on it soon. ive been in a crappy cash situation so i havent been able to do anything as of yet. anyone wanna donate some high pressure fuel line lol..

03-16-2009, 07:56 PM	#102
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	oh yeah i almost forgot. I traded that top mount mani back to the guy i got it from for a tubular top mount. and before you guys starts hating , yes its a ebay mani, but it has been rewelded and as long as the head flange does not warp ill be ok. besides i cant be to worried about it considering the deal. now i just need a nice t3 flanged turbo.

03-16-2009, 08:49 PM	#103
DCP94 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richmond Age: 32 Posts: 228 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	nice man good luck hope all goes well

03-19-2009, 08:52 PM	#104
CmR333 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jacksonville fl Age: 38 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	anyone know where i can get a cheap but effective egt gauge?

07-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#106
dookiedang Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas to Northern Illinois Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	bump! whats the update? i wanna see if it works.!

07-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#109
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 79 Posts: 5,923 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i like this thread............. and i really wish the owner good luck, because this is a bitch of a job. i dont want to sound like a dick, but i really wonder if this project will ever be completed (and be fully functional). the amount of time and dedication and BALLS to start a fucking project like this is quite great. i myself would probably not be able to do this, thats for sure. i'll stick to the purist pussy route and call it a day. imo, mazda builds fantastic platforms but horrible fuckin choices with their motors. i dont like rotary motors in terms of reliability. i own an NB miata as well and think the motor is a piece of junk. RX8 seems like a great chassis... even the later rx8 came with density foam filled crossmember.. cool shit. if it wasnt for that fucking 3rd door and shtty rotary motor, ide really like this car. at least youre taking care of 1 of the 2 problems. GOOD LUCK

07-07-2009, 02:18 AM	#110
Kaiyoken Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay area Age: 30 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks crazy. Good luck

07-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#112
s14driftNA Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Decatur, MS Age: 31 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What i dont understand is why people aren't straight nuts on this, it's OG!! Renisis are jokes compered to the 'ole 13b, so it's a great advantage. This is a great build, GET EXCITED FOO's!!!

07-24-2009, 08:58 PM	#113
driftermic Join Date: May 2007 Location: delano Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great job, good luck post videos when you have it running.

07-25-2009, 07:25 PM	#114
Chad4061 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Age: 33 Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice work...definitely gonna be a more reliable motor.

08-27-2009, 11:38 PM	#115
dookiedang Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vegas to Northern Illinois Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	bump! one more time! what the fuck is going on with this car? i wanna see!

12-21-2009, 08:04 AM	#117
widebodyseven Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: long beach Age: 30 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Any updates?

12-21-2009, 09:39 AM	#118
thestreetzking Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York Age: 33 Posts: 473 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just saw this thread is old but mazda made there engine warranty to 100k now lol, my buddys 8 just died at 75k and mazda said they extended every 8 warranty on the engine, props on the sr though, looks awesome

12-21-2009, 10:10 AM	#119
S14_Kouki Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TPA Posts: 1,947 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Damn man what is going on with this car. __________________ http://www.fabthis.com http://www.childhoodproductions.com/dbfab/store.html

12-21-2009, 01:15 PM	#120
drift_limo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow. great swap. actually looks good in the rx8. put a bn-sports kit. nice wheels. and done. more pictures. __________________ dirtypenguin.wordpress.com

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