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Ls1 RX8? well, mazda srewed me over and story short, i have to replace my ENTIRE engine...im thinking of doing an ls1 swap.
Any input would be nice
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If indeed its possible, your making the RIGHT decision!
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#3 Launching!
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desertLS1 If indeed its possible, your making the RIGHT decision!
it is possible and it an amazing swap definately a car that will kill with its power weight ratio plus having god on ur side always helps lol
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I'm doing an ls7/rx7 swap. For an rx8 I would talk to granny's speed shop, hinson supercars, and mallet performance.
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93formto98T/A I'm doing an ls7/rx7 swap. For an rx8 I would talk to granny's speed shop, hinson supercars, and mallet performance.
yea, ive been talking with hinson about it...hopefully we will get started soon....but it's not a set in stone thing, its just something ive always wanted to do and now if the perfect opportunity to do so.
i think if sucessful, the swap would be amazing!
thanks guys!
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i thought of this like 2 weeks ago cuz my friends mom lkes her car but wants more power. i think itd be sweet
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I'm interested to see what it would do..
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^^^i am too lol
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well i say go for it but its not my money lol but i would most certainly like to see the results
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I wish I could have an LS1 or 7 Powered FD. That's a dream car.
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Do it.. Then drive over so I can see it..
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I heard of it being done and wouldn't think it would be to terrible hard....it would be a blast to drive....I say go for it if your gonna spend the money!
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check this out Ls7 in a pontiac solstice! O yeah!
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Do it! RX8's are pretty nice cars. an LS1 powered RX8 would be pretty cool.
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I love RX8s, would you want to sell it?
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gas milage...im getting 13 mpg, it goes through oil more than anything, i just want something different lol....ive always loved ls cars
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do it and start a thread on here so we can follow it that would be a sweet swap!
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yea...i dont know if i will be able to do it now...im having trouble with the insurance agency (they dont want to give me what i need for a new motor!) so i think i may just try to trade it in for something else...but if i can get the money, ls swap is top priority.
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do it, this has always been a dream of mine
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I like everything about the RX8 except the drivetrain. Do it!
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