RX8 Mini Project

[WE3RX7]

The AL undertray:

http://www.rx8performance.com/produc...inum-undertray

I plan on basically building this same part, but still just using ABS plastic because its a ton cheaper and lighter (yes, I know.. I'm a racer and weight matters, lol)... the ABS version will probably cost about $30, lol...

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I think its funny you are willing to build plug wires again

I'm going to get drunk first or go pick up some whore to blow me while I build them...

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

With the "fixes" you will hopefully be back at 194whp (I think thats right) although that busted cat may explain another reason you were down on the power last pull...

It was 194 when MC was first up here.... however, the cat was fine back in June, it didn't break until a few weeks ago

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Going to larger 3" exhuast I'd expect to see you right at 198-200. That engine is still fresh and with the better exhaust it should make a few more.. that last RX8 made 198 or so up there with similar mods and weaker exhaust.

Last RX8 had brandy new plugs an wires, as will I..... my engine has 35k on it now.... a far cry from the 500 or so MC had on it

And it's still all stock.... I still have the unmarried Cobb sitting in the glovebox.... The cobblers son goes barefoot.

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Side note... if I can get all these repairs done to the 8 in time, I'll jump up there about the time you're done with the new exhaust. I'd like to redyno and see if my engine is still healthy like before, lol. If it is, you'll be duplicating that 3" exhaust.

Luls.... I hope to be dynoing by the 18th of Jan Then it's a fwe other quick fixes and hopefully into the barn by 2/1 That's the goal... then a efw weeks on the 'vert before I focus on the FC in late feb...... I doubt the FC or the 'vert will be making it to DGRR this year... just too much to do....

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

You putting any resonators in?

Yeah..... 3" magnaflow right after the cat and and then 2 3" Magnaflows in the rear.

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

The AL undertray:

http://www.rx8performance.com/produc...inum-undertray

I plan on basically building this same part, but still just using ABS plastic because its a ton cheaper and lighter (yes, I know.. I'm a racer and weight matters, lol)... the ABS version will probably cost about $30, lol...

Kewl.... but it's actually the stock vertical pieces and front lip that I'm REALLY looking for.... need to find a pair of used ones then I'll build that AL tray myself....

[WE3RX7]

Ah - f that schedule, lol.. being the holidays most of the parts I ordered are on hold / in transit still... it'll be Feb before I get the car off jackstands at this rate..

I dont think my FC is making DGRR either, lol. There has been good progress but parts are becoming difficult to find!

[WE3RX7]

Just updating this thread. Most of the winter projects went well. Car has been running good all season with a few events already under it's belt. I do need to replace the coolant overflow res though as the sensor has gone bad (a common issue for the early RX8s.. throws the radiator/coolant light intermittently).

Here's a list of what's been completed recently:
- Installed new KOYO radiator
- Installed new Samco coolant hoses
- Replace drive belts with Gates Racing belts
- Rebuilt and relocated coils (I may do a small write-up regarding this as there are some simple things you can do to make life easier if you use LS2 coils or any aftermarket coil).
- New plug wires and spark plugs
- Replaced both oil coolers and all oil lines with OEM units
- Installed a new OEM radiator fan and shroud as my original one was failing
- Installed TEIN hood struts
- Started on a new crash bar
- Installed new inner and outer tie rods

Basically it was a cooling system overhaul and few maintenance items I wanted to attend to. The car runs really well right now.

Right now I'm playing with some alignment settings trying to dial the car in a bit more but so far it's been a blast. The R1Rs from Toyo are holding up extremely well and will probably make it through the season and some of next without issue.

My next plans are to finish my new crash bar, install the new front bumper and undertray, add more ducting, modify a factory hood to assist in heat extraction and get a new fuel pump/filter assembly installed. I also have new exhaust to include a speedsource header that needs to get installed. Once this is ALL done, I'll probably begin sourcing a fresh engine to begin a new build with it as I want to give porting a renesis a try....

Here are some photos of the car from over the last few months.





Here's one from an event last March. I was giving a ride to a member of a BRZ club that had come out to learn about auto-xing their cars, it was pretty fun. In this shot, I demonstrate how to clip the last cone coming through a Chicago box.


Side note, only one BRZ bested my runs that day and it was piloted by another long time auto-xer and good guy so I wasn't too upset