RX-8 - terrible idea?

"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich) 10/19/2015 at 13:26 • Filed to: None

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A few days ago I was looking around Kijiji (like Craigslist of the great white north), and came across this:

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The body is a little banged up, but that got me thinking - would an RX-8 make a good project car?

I’m guessing almost anything out there would need new apex seals, and that they aren’t the most fuel efficient, but there does seem to be a goodly number of lower-cost RX-8s out there. (Most being more in the $5k- $7k range). That seems not all that terrible in my mind. Thoughts?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:31

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two tone car Rx-8 being sold for 2k obo...what could possibly go wrong

Chariotoflove > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:38

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Only a good project car if you want to work on a Wankel that doesn’t run. Head over to the RX-8 Club and see what people there say about availability of parts, projects, etc. They have an extensive DIY section. BTW, don’t everyone always assume the apex seals are bad. I’m not saying they aren’t, but it’s not the ubiquitous gremlin waiting around every corner that everyone says it is.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:40

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= IMO the perfect car!

Light,Fuel Efficient,RELIABLE, 50/50 weight transfer, 4 seater, 4(ish) doors,manual & zoom zoom.

I’ve been dreaming of doing exactly this for years.

KatzManDu > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:43

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There was a good post about it here, actually. Basically if you budget in a spare/rebuilt engine as a part of the price and know that one day you may need to swap it out, it’s a no-brainer. The are also kind of crap for fuel economy since it’s essentially a thirsty 2.6L engine. In fact, here in Belgium it would cost more to register one than to purchase. But if I was back in the US and had a garage, I would probably do this kind of thing.

KatzManDu > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/19/2015 at 13:44

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Interesting choice. Would it fit?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:45

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This would be the one to buy. I can almost guarantee it would be cheaper in the long run.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/…

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > KatzManDu 10/19/2015 at 13:51

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If an LS fits I can’t see why the Honda wouldn’t. Also I read somewhere that the s2000 and the RX8 use the same transmission. so realistically you would only the the F20C motor fab up a few mounts wire and plumb it and you are good to go.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > KatzManDu 10/19/2015 at 13:51

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http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=3300

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/19/2015 at 13:53

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http://www.racingforum.pl/RX-8-VTEC-k20-…

if you understand polish, here is a full k20 swap build thread

djmt1 > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 13:56

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Nice to see the low price RX8 is an international phenomenon. So many people not game for running a rotary.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/19/2015 at 13:56

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Well, most things, but it’s alright as long as the buyer’s aware of what he’s getting into.

GhostZ > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/19/2015 at 14:00

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But but but

ECOBOOST

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 14:27

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Can you afford everything you need to drop in an LS V8 on top of that cost?

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/19/2015 at 15:20

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NICE!!! that’s what I’m talking about!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > BaconSandwich is tasty. 10/19/2015 at 17:47

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I believe that $2000 RX8 will have more issues than just needing an engine rebuild and that dent in the door.

If you’re going to buy one, start with one in good condition and learn/research about keeping it maintained and reliable.

Start with reading everything in this link:

http://www.rx8club.com/new-member-for…

And there are ome good suggestions can be found in these links... pay attention to the info on the Sohn adaptor which sounds like a highly advisable upgrade to me:

http://black-halo-racing.myshopify.com/pages/rx8-care…

http://www.rotaryinsider.com/diy-tac38/sohn…

http://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yo…

http://www.rotaryinsider.com/diy-tac38/

From what I understand, rotaries can be reliable as long as they’re maintained correctly and carefully. And taking preemptive maintenance steps is also a good idea.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/19/2015 at 23:51

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Oh I’m sure pretty much everything could go wrong with a car like that. But an RX-8 in general? Would one make a reasonable project car?

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 10/19/2015 at 23:51

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That’s the sort of advice I was after. Much appreciated!

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 10/19/2015 at 23:53

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That’s some seriously low mileage!