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mcstreetball 08-25-21 12:37 AM

1974 rx4 will a rx8 motor and transmission fit
 
I found a 1974 Rx4 for sale with no motor and transmission. Wanted to keep now if if a rx8 motor and transmission 6 speed would fit? I am think this might be a good option since it do not need to be smog and the motors seem to be cheaper and easier to find.

Narfle 08-25-21 11:29 AM

Yeah but it's probably more trouble than it's worth. You'll have an easier and cheaper journey with a traditional 13b setup. Ultimately, the outcome is kindof a wash.

Ryan_13b 08-27-21 06:49 PM

Also the throttle body is "Drive by wire" which seems like a major hassle to deal with. It would need a custom transmission mount, the rx8 and FD3S chassis do not use a traditional mount like the ones found in 1991 and older rotary chassis. Sweet car though! I would hold onto it or sell it to me :D

dguy 08-27-21 07:44 PM

If it were me I'd restomod the 4 and have full control of the Renesis (if I were inclined to go Renesis in the first place) however, and it pains me to do this, you could always just downgrade to a carb and simple ignition computer or run a FuelTech for ignition control and still run the carb. Racing Beat has adapter plates.

mcstreetball 09-01-21 12:37 AM


Originally Posted by dguy (Post 12483092)
If it were me I'd restomod the 4 and have full control of the Renesis (if I were inclined to go Renesis in the first place) however, and it pains me to do this, you could always just downgrade to a carb and simple ignition computer or run a FuelTech for ignition control and still run the carb. Racing Beat has adapter plates.

I going this weekend to buy it. I will keep ever one posted.


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