I know it hasn't hit the market but, does it sound feasable that the Renesis could be transplanted in the 2gen? that would be way cool, i would drop going for the J-spec and take that up in a sec. Just think of all the possibiltes. ps. i tried the search so don't tell me to do so.

 

I was thinking the same thing, my friend has an auto recycling yard and am going to get the first one that he gets, sounds bad to be wishing that someone crashes there new Rx-8

 

Be prepared to fork out much more than your car is worth for a sceond-hand Renesis.

 

Im sure that it is possible, and Im sure that someone on this forum will try it out. If they can drop a three rotor into and FC, Im sure they can do this one.

 

It's only a matter of time before someone does it. I mean, people have put 20Bs, 13B-REWs, um, V8s, so what's to stop someone from putting in a RENESIS?

Answer, the fact they aren't here yet.

I say by sometime in 2003 or 2004 someone will have done it.

 

that would be so nice, i have read about them and they sound very refined, any guestamates on how much the engine runs $$$?

 

does mazda sell crate motors like chevrolet ford and chyrsler with their V8s and stuf...

because it would be nice to buy just the motor...

 

haha, a regular rebuild almost costs as much as the worth of the car.

 

There are people that deal directly with Mazda. Not easy to find them but a brand new 3rd gen factory fresh engine can be purchased for about $2,500... I do not know anymore LOL

 

oh my it may throw off that 50/50 weight distribution...LOL

dont get some of the preachers started...:P

 

I agree it's likely to be expensive. (dual fly by wire TB's etc.) Lots of electronics to carry over. Different (lower) engine mounts. Six speed transmission etc. etc. When my 91 engine dies, the renesis is first choice.