Great Googly Moogly (RX8 w/ LS2)| Cars For Sale forum |

singleslammer SuperDork
9/22/14 9:12 a.m.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=63101&endYear=2015&modelCode1=RX8&showcaseOwnerId=68051123&startYear=2009&makeCode1=MAZDA&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BMAZDA%5BRX8%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=375879449&Log=0

I wonder if a 530hp LS2 is streetable? NM(dammit)NA

Cactus New Reader
9/22/14 9:30 a.m.

I wonder how that stacks up to a Z06.

clutchsmoke Dork
9/22/14 9:35 a.m.

$32k? Erm.... No thanks. Would rather build for half that.

T.J. PowerDork
9/22/14 9:44 a.m.

Here's one for $20k with a turbo.

singleslammer SuperDork
9/22/14 9:58 a.m.

I agree the price is steep but that looks like a very clean install. I bet that when it sells it will be around 25k

CGLockRacer Dork
9/22/14 1:50 p.m.

First time I saw that one it said it was being built for the One Lap. Then I saw it for sale for $60k. Then $40K. Now this.

Swank Force One MegaDork
9/22/14 1:53 p.m.

Since we're on the subject of silly Mazdas... Here's some more LSx Turbo Mazda content:

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4656574809.html

Seller said: It is in excess of 700 HP and TQ.

And some ill-advised content: LSx (kindof) SW20 MR2.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/4656872529.html

fidelity101 SuperDork
10/6/14 7:33 a.m.

that's not just any rx8, its an R3. O.O

jsquared Reader
10/6/14 8:50 a.m.

I really want to do that (RX-8 w/ LSx) as a project some day.

docwyte Dork
10/6/14 8:57 a.m.

Listed for $39k. Only one engine shot. There isn't a kit out for this swap yet, correct? So lots of custom fab work to get that in there and working, plus all the wiring, plus the FAST102, etc, etc.

I'd wager it'd be hard to duplicate the car at close to the asking price unless you're a very good fabricator and can do all the work yourself. Then you have to assign a value to your labor costs.

While you could build an LS 951, for less than I have into mine, it wouldn't be built like mine. To build MY car would cost quite a bit more....

Mad_Ratel New Reader
10/6/14 9:02 a.m.

Every company that had a "kit" in the works always seems to stop releasing info about a month after they get the motor in place... :(

unk577 Reader
10/6/14 10:09 a.m.

http://www.v8roadsters.com/rx8-lsx-mounting-kit/#PhotoSwipe1412608062445

singleslammer SuperDork
10/6/14 11:01 a.m.

I think the main hurdle at the moment (and probably forever) is the lack of support for the Mazda Canbus. According to a guy that has one of the less than reliable looking kits, you can run the car without the stock ECU attached to the engine and only lose traction control, the battery light and one other fairly minor thing. This makes me think that you throw all that away and run custom gauges.