upgrading my rx3
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
upgrading my rx3
It has been months since i started this project, i sold my renesis and got a 20b. Full roll cage has been welded in, Lucky 7 built 20b na semi p port, MFR dry sump, defined autoworks intake manifold, brand new rx8 6 speed trans and grannys ford 8.8 rear end. Exhaust is a 3" stainless steel oval going under the passenger side and exiting just before the rear tire thru the body. Car is getting interior paint right now, then back to Lucky 7 to get wired up with a haltech then back to paint to finish it off.
#4
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just out of paint
Here are a few pics just out of paint. Just the interior, engine bay and trunk are painted. It goes back to lucky 7 on monday to re-install motor and wire everything up.
#7
Full Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well this looks interesting... "upgrade" you reckon? just a bit.
any idea on what the semi PP will put out power wise?
i'm guessing the 'box will have a hard time surviving.
also, great colour. i'm partial to a flat, dark green myself.
any idea on what the semi PP will put out power wise?
i'm guessing the 'box will have a hard time surviving.
also, great colour. i'm partial to a flat, dark green myself.
Trending Topics
#8
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'M HOPING FOR 425-450 AT THE WHEELS. It will run 9 injectors, 3 on primary, 3 on secondary and 3 on the semi p ports. I have a brand new 09 and up rx8 6 speed tranny so lets see how long it lasts.
#12
The S1 RX8 trans are good for about 400ish. The S2 are supposed to be better but I don't know an exact figure. If i can find the thread on RX8club, I'll send you the link.
#13
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
here are some of the wheels i plan to run. I have ssr starsharks 13x10 and a set of volk artisan fins 16x9. I will have to wait until i get the fender flares from NZ to see which one fits and looks better. If i go with the 16's then i will go with a bigger brake kit or T2 brakes
#20
bored **)
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Medford, Oregon
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
wicked build up, why not go with the fc or fd turbo 5 speed trans? the rx8 trans won't last long if you plan to drive this car, t56 6 spd might be a good option too with an adapter,
Any photos of the flares? i've been wanting some good ones for a long time, any info on where to get them would be great
Any photos of the flares? i've been wanting some good ones for a long time, any info on where to get them would be great
#21
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I thought about a turbo 2 trans but i like the close gear ratio of the 6 speed. The shop building my car runs a FD race car with a 3 rotor full p port and the same rx8 trans, and it has not broken yet. My thinking is that my car is 1300 lbs lighter than a rx8 and with the 5:13 gears in the rear it shold not be too much strain on the trans. Hopeflly i am right.
#25
Full Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: cerritos
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
painted the intake black, and i am going to wrap the underside with reflective heat tape. also wrapped the semi p port intakes and the hot side of the lower intake manifold. Not easy to wrap and not pretty, but it should do the job