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    Hey, I was wondering if anyone here knew if it would be possible to swap a Mazda speed 3 engine into an rx8, and keep it rwd? Would the transmission still be able to line up?

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    vs making the RX8 front wheel drive?

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    That would be a mess from an electrical and welding standpoint just to get 260 whp. There are kits of LS swaps into rx8s which would be easier and much better.

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    Anything is possible, but there is a reason everybody puts an LS into them.

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    Surprised to see very few f20 swaps. High revving, similar power, but reliable.
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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    You'd probably need some sort of adaptor plate made up, to make the ms3 engine line up with the rx8 transmission.
    Then custom motor mounts, swap over the ms3 wiring harness, pcm, etc etc.

    Swap a LSx engine instead.

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    too much work, not worth it but props if you really wanna do it.

    like everyone said, do LS swap, much common but imo, i wouldnt do a V8 swap, keep it jdm as fck lol

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    Do a EJ207 swap
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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    It's possible as many have said. Adapter plates are your friend.

    If you want to do it, and have the juice (cash) give er tits.

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    LSx. Otherwise it's a lot of dough for "MS3 DISI!!!" exclusivity..

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    Yes you can swap it, you will need an NC front subframe, NC engine block mounts, NC transmission, Custom PPF, Mazda3 Dash harness,Ecu,Key,Cluster, NC miata steering rack

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    Default Re: Rx8 swap?

    But realistically you would want to do a 2.5 and turbo that, the HPFP on the Disi motor will be in the firewall

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