RX-8 13B-RE conversion!
#76
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Finished tacking the manifold together and threw it on the engine with the turbo just to see it...now I will drop the engine back in the car and make sure everything fits properly before I weld all the seams together...pics speak for words
Cheers.
Chris
Cheers.
Chris
#78
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Got the engine in the car again to check manifold fitment, clears everything perfectly. The Downpipe area is tight for 4"...might need to cut or hammer a lip in the engine bay to get it through. Now just need to pull things out again and weld the manifold shut.
On another note, I placed the Alternator as in the pictures and realized I could make a rod so that its mounted like that instead of the other way...only thing I will have to do is make a tensioner wheel so the belt clears the base for the A/C tensioner.
Cheers
Chris
p.s. started to get excited when I saw the turbo in there...lol
On another note, I placed the Alternator as in the pictures and realized I could make a rod so that its mounted like that instead of the other way...only thing I will have to do is make a tensioner wheel so the belt clears the base for the A/C tensioner.
Cheers
Chris
p.s. started to get excited when I saw the turbo in there...lol
#81
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Yes I am using two ECU's in my car. The stock ECU to keep all accessories and other things happy and a Stand Alone controlling engine function. The OEM ECU will receive engine sensor input but will have 0 control of it.
All ancillary accessories will work properly.
I am using the Renesis Front cover on the BRE engine.
Chris
All ancillary accessories will work properly.
I am using the Renesis Front cover on the BRE engine.
Chris
#82
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#83
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Exhaust looks pretty good. I assume you took some 90 degree premade bends and cut them to size? How did you cut them? Grinder? I'm currently also fabricating a header, but it's tricky getting the bends cut precicely right. I'm using a much thinner gauge as you so I'll need to get the gaps as small as possible if I want to get it welded nicely.
#84
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Exhaust looks pretty good. I assume you took some 90 degree premade bends and cut them to size? How did you cut them? Grinder? I'm currently also fabricating a header, but it's tricky getting the bends cut precicely right. I'm using a much thinner gauge as you so I'll need to get the gaps as small as possible if I want to get it welded nicely.
Cheers!
Chris
#88
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#90
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Had to modify the piece I had already "fabbed" once I fit it in the car again to make sure everything fit properly. All the DP should need now is a straight shot into the existing exhaust and full welding...
Cheers
Chris
Cheers
Chris
#91
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Hey Nice project but if you don't mind me asking which do you perfer RX-8 Or RX7?!? I personally cant stand the RX8 and think that 1: yeah mazda put out another rotary series but its verry round IMO Just The Body Style Itself is IDK gross lol but then again thats My opinion.
#93
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Hey Nice project but if you don't mind me asking which do you perfer RX-8 Or RX7?!? I personally cant stand the RX8 and think that 1: yeah mazda put out another rotary series but its verry round IMO Just The Body Style Itself is IDK gross lol but then again thats My opinion.
Cheers
Chris
#94
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#97
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Updated list of todo's
Machine front cover - STARTED
Weld front cover
Front cover oil line
Machine front pulley spacer
Driver engine mount finish
Pass engine mount finish
Finish LIM (welding, holes etc) - STARTED
Drill UIM bolt hole
Make/Weld Throttle body adapter to UIM - STARTED
Make RX-8 Throttle body flange
Oil filter Pedestal (machine, relocate, whatever)
Modify Water Pump Outlet - STARTED
Oil pan and pickup
Alternator Adapter
Custom Alternator Tensioner
Relocate OEM ECU to Firewall
Install Wastegates
Make Downpipe - STARTED
Make Wastegate dump
Fuel rail mod
Make/Modify Fuel lines
Make Turbo Oil lines
Make Radiator cover plate
Water reservoir
Intercooler mount
Cut Intercooler piping
Weld Intercooler piping
Weld BOV
Replace exhaust sleeves
Machine engine for studs/Dowels
Make Ignition Bracket
Machine front cover - STARTED
Weld front cover
Front cover oil line
Machine front pulley spacer
Driver engine mount finish
Pass engine mount finish
Finish LIM (welding, holes etc) - STARTED
Drill UIM bolt hole
Make/Weld Throttle body adapter to UIM - STARTED
Make RX-8 Throttle body flange
Oil filter Pedestal (machine, relocate, whatever)
Modify Water Pump Outlet - STARTED
Oil pan and pickup
Alternator Adapter
Custom Alternator Tensioner
Relocate OEM ECU to Firewall
Install Wastegates
Make Downpipe - STARTED
Make Wastegate dump
Fuel rail mod
Make/Modify Fuel lines
Make Turbo Oil lines
Make Radiator cover plate
Water reservoir
Intercooler mount
Cut Intercooler piping
Weld Intercooler piping
Weld BOV
Replace exhaust sleeves
Machine engine for studs/Dowels
Make Ignition Bracket
#100
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I recognized the oil pedestal one and the other ones seems like its the bolt pattern from the BRE mani with a round hole for my throttle...am I correct?
Thanks a million!
Chris