LSx V8 RX8 Coming Soon!
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From: Birmingham, AL www.hinsonsupercars.com 205-909-9402
LSx V8 RX8 Coming Soon!
LSx V8 Powered Mazda RX8
(2003-Present)
We are proud to introduce one of the next projects from Hinson Motorsports. This RX8 was purchased recently for the sole purpose of developing the RX8 LSx V8 market.
This car was purchased with a turbo RENESIS 13B-MSP engine which made a staggering 256 hp and 180 ft-lb on our chassis dyno.
We are agressively working on this combination. Our schedule is to complete the initial build with a stock LSx engine and begin testing before the end of the year. Stayed tuned for more information.
(2003-Present)
We are proud to introduce one of the next projects from Hinson Motorsports. This RX8 was purchased recently for the sole purpose of developing the RX8 LSx V8 market.
This car was purchased with a turbo RENESIS 13B-MSP engine which made a staggering 256 hp and 180 ft-lb on our chassis dyno.
We are agressively working on this combination. Our schedule is to complete the initial build with a stock LSx engine and begin testing before the end of the year. Stayed tuned for more information.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
It seems to me like the C5 Tech isn't quite the right place for your post. How does any of this info help someone with a C5?
In a stretch the General area might fit better then C5 Tech??
In a stretch the General area might fit better then C5 Tech??
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I wouldn't fit in General at all, nothing C5 related. However, the Moderators give the supporting vendors some latitude on posting. Since this is Tech and LSx is related, I think it's OK to post here.
I've seen some posts on other boards with LSx swaps in the Honda. Kind of like the small block engines people used to put in the little Triumphs and MG's of the past.
The little Honda and Mazda cars should be pretty interesting since they are so light weight. Surely will change the weight distribution and make these cars a little more nose heavy.
Hinson, any consideration to the suspension for this weight gain?
Nick
I've seen some posts on other boards with LSx swaps in the Honda. Kind of like the small block engines people used to put in the little Triumphs and MG's of the past.
The little Honda and Mazda cars should be pretty interesting since they are so light weight. Surely will change the weight distribution and make these cars a little more nose heavy.
Hinson, any consideration to the suspension for this weight gain?
Nick
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Cool!
Gonna destroke the LSx to rev higher or will you change the RX8's diff ratio?
You did great work with the RX7, I'm sure the tuner crowd will welcome this option.
Gonna destroke the LSx to rev higher or will you change the RX8's diff ratio?
You did great work with the RX7, I'm sure the tuner crowd will welcome this option.
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The RX8 looks like an interesting swap, actually both do but it sure doesn't look like theres enough room in either for the swap; are you going to have to cut something up to make it fit?
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
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Well “Dude” really!! It seems you are doing the whining. If you were to read what I wrote you could have seen that my original post was asking a question, not whining. In fact two questions to be exact. Obvious you miss read what I wrote as NO WHERE did I say I didn’t have any interest. Where are you coming up with this ?
?Now back on topic.
What drive line are you going to use? I've known people that did the rx7 swap and used the factory rear but the RX8 rear parts look kinda small.
Would be a super cool project esp with the weight of these cars.
Out of curiosity, how does a swap like this look to the emissions cops? How does it pass inspection? As long as it has no codes and everything appears to be intact is it a legal swap?
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Funny, but lets keep this direction going. What if the C5 tech forum was littered with Honda and RX7-8 threads.
Lets flip the coin and go to a Ricey Tuner forum and start sprinkling Corvette stuff over there. See what kind of reception you get.
I say this thread is perfect for LS1Tech's Conversions and Hybrids forum section, but not right for CF C5 anything. JMHO
B.
Lets flip the coin and go to a Ricey Tuner forum and start sprinkling Corvette stuff over there. See what kind of reception you get.
I say this thread is perfect for LS1Tech's Conversions and Hybrids forum section, but not right for CF C5 anything. JMHO
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I'll stay tuned
Nice build, should help us if you can share tuning issues for a transplant - Have a buddy wanting to put one in his 59
PCM adaption etc.
Thanks,Matt
Nice build, should help us if you can share tuning issues for a transplant - Have a buddy wanting to put one in his 59
PCM adaption etc.
Thanks,Matt
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I must admit I am not a fan of the RX8's but I do love the 3rd gen rx7's and my next car will be one of those with a LS7 in it. However I am interested to see what the finished project looks like!
