It was not planned, it just happened.
I never was big fan of RX-8, but i ended up buying one with heavily overheated engine (coolant leaking outside the block when you try fill it in) and accidentally i had some extra parts laying around.

 

that is in nice shape! i covet your side markers...

 

I love my rx8 ,,

 

+1

 

those are the pictures of condition in which i found it....
few broken/missing plastic pieces, scratch or ding here and there, otherwise in nice shape - only 70 000km on the clock, year 2004, 4 port, 5 speed...

 

Once i got it home, it was time to pull engine and start figuring out what to do with the car

 

few pics i made during the dissasembly, if i ever need them in the future....

 

unhooking few wires, unbolting few bolts and engine could be dropped :

 

few more documentary pics of removal dead engine :

 

As i knew rx8 block is not good and probably wont go back in, i started checking clearances and took extra photos to see whats where and how much room i will have.

 

looking good, love the interior is just like mine.

 

few more from removal :

 

If you find a new motor, you could have a fun car again

 

Lucikly, in one corner of my garage i found new motor and fun began :

 

Any updates

 

REW block, FC S5 turbo and manifold (mounted upside down)

 

Looks good!

 

 

looks good man!

 

 

Some tacking, mocking, modifying - pardon my welds, i am just learning....

 

few more pics from front cover area :

 

Few problems arised when welding up thermostat neck, next time i will make all new one...

 

following pics shows what kind of adapter i had to make for FD UIM to RX8 TB and oil pan modification

 

I'm gonna be watching this thread for sure.

I have an RX8 daily and it bores me. The Renesis is such a turd.