Renesis in 2nd gen...
11-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tessai' post='775551' date='Nov 4 2005, 03:55 PM
Wait, first you say its for SCCA, now you say its for a daily driver?
And honestly, the renesis isn't impressive enough to go through all the work to get it into an FC... its a fly by wire system, and the ECU freaks out if you so much as disconnect the climate control. I'd probably be cheaper in the long run to just buy a used RX-8.... you get 2 extra seats.
But if you want to be the first, be my guest.
I never said it was FOR scca.
when I build a car. Its an all-purpose car. grocery getter/street racer/drifter/scca/ect.
I dont really like the rx-8 as a whole. but the renesis is a definite upgrade.
11-04-2005, 05:41 PM
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All Purpose and SCCA dont mix. You will get shoved into A-Mod or worse.
Good Luck on the project, but I wouls be concerned about the ECU Issues. Another point you conviently gloss over: The quietness of the RX-8: ALOT of that is due to the unique double wall exhaust; take that away and its back to being a rotary noise
Good Luck on the project, but I wouls be concerned about the ECU Issues. Another point you conviently gloss over: The quietness of the RX-8: ALOT of that is due to the unique double wall exhaust; take that away and its back to being a rotary noise
11-04-2005, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sen2twossextoy' post='775564' date='Nov 4 2005, 03:40 PM
Does anyone know what needs to be done in order for a successful swap?
you need to make engine mounts. the high power renisis either needs the stock ecu, or a really high end aftermarket ecu to switch over the 6port stuff (its driven by stepper motors), plus its expensive. the engine is $2400, but the 6 port intake is $1200, wiring harness is $650, etc etc. at this point it would be less expensive to do a 3 rotor swap.
11-05-2005, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by sen2two' post='775536' date='Nov 4 2005, 04:14 PM
porting, if you didnt know. reduces reliability and most times, needs tuning. also reduces gas milage. And in order to make enough power with your s4/s5 n/a motor, a lot of work has to be done. basically a race built motor. wich sucks for a daily driver. and what good is a car if its for track only...no good. with a renisis you could leave people standing still and still have the the feel of a daily driver.
and as for the pictures, I like them.
Porting does not reduce reliability. You dont need a race motor to make good power out of a 13B. You have no idea about the time or money you are talking about swapping the motor.
Just street port a 13b w/ a good exhaust and intake. OH and tuning is essential to any rotary. If you dont want to do this I suggest a honda w/ lots of stickers and a huge wing on it.
11-05-2005, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by teknics' post='775782' date='Nov 5 2005, 05:11 PM
yea, do the swap...........and the car will still be slow.
save money and turbo it, youll be beating rx8s left and right.
kevin./
save money and turbo it, youll be beating rx8s left and right.
kevin./
But I agree, turbo is better