05 rx8 gt - Page 2

fc nut · 07-27-2016, 09:57 AM

That's what I keep reading. Trying to make everything work together. I've seen that rotary works has a swap kit that includes almost everything. Has anyone used the kit and had any success?

***TitaniumTT*** · 07-27-2016, 11:17 AM

You're missing the entire point.... the entire point is to the best of my knowledge, no one has developed a "kit" that includes the needed electronics and software to make EVERYTHING work the way it should.
I've got a GT, which means I have all the goodies including the DSC which works EXCEPTIONALLY well. I will not swap an engine unless I can retain all the factory goodies as they were intended. The electric power steering is easy to overcome as is the ABS. However, the dash (not being lit up like a fucking xmas tree) and the DSC are a little harder to make work. And again, to the best of my knowledge, no one has a kit to make that work.

fc nut · 08-11-2016, 12:08 PM

The spare tire is an option.

fc nut · 08-15-2016, 03:10 PM

Update, I've installed some gauges. I'll be installing my wideband as well, as soon as I can get the vent gauge pod.

***TitaniumTT*** · 08-17-2016, 10:34 AM

Do you have a way to tune it?

fc nut · 08-19-2016, 02:22 PM

No, I haven't gotten a Cobb Accessport yet. It's on my list of things to get.

***TitaniumTT*** · 08-19-2016, 08:47 PM

Than why bother with an afr gauge?

fc nut · 08-21-2016, 03:50 PM

I want to already have it, when I do get to that faze. Work is slow, so progress is going slower than I'd hoped. Believe me, I'm not one to rice out their car. Everything I do has a purpose and done with taste. What I'm finding out as far as the rew swap is concerned, most people don't run ps or a/c, just to be able to have it. I don't think it's a good trade off.

***TitaniumTT*** · 08-22-2016, 08:44 AM

Well, consider that I ran the dyno at a rotary shop for a number of years, get asked repeatedly to tune peoples cars, and I didn't add a wideband to my 8 because it's useless. I like spartan dashes, and all these gauges everywhere looks like horseshit to me.

I feel like running AC is a matter of mounting a compressor, pretty easy, and running PS is a matter of feeding one or two signals to the PS ecu... again, relatively simple. Making the DSC work but cutting the throttle seems like a bit of work though, and when someone figures that out..... the 8 will become a monster.

07-27-2016, 09:57 AM	#16
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	That's what I keep reading. Trying to make everything work together. I've seen that rotary works has a swap kit that includes almost everything. Has anyone used the kit and had any success? __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

07-27-2016, 11:17 AM	#17
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	You're missing the entire point.... the entire point is to the best of my knowledge, no one has developed a "kit" that includes the needed electronics and software to make EVERYTHING work the way it should. I've got a GT, which means I have all the goodies including the DSC which works EXCEPTIONALLY well. I will not swap an engine unless I can retain all the factory goodies as they were intended. The electric power steering is easy to overcome as is the ABS. However, the dash (not being lit up like a fucking xmas tree) and the DSC are a little harder to make work. And again, to the best of my knowledge, no one has a kit to make that work. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

08-11-2016, 12:08 PM	#18
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	The spare tire is an option. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

08-15-2016, 03:10 PM	#19
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	Update, I've installed some gauges. I'll be installing my wideband as well, as soon as I can get the vent gauge pod. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

08-17-2016, 10:34 AM	#20
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Do you have a way to tune it? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

08-19-2016, 02:22 PM	#21
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	No, I haven't gotten a Cobb Accessport yet. It's on my list of things to get. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

08-19-2016, 08:47 PM	#22
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Than why bother with an afr gauge? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

08-21-2016, 03:50 PM	#23
fc nut member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lebanon,Ohio Posts: 282 Rep Power: 17	I want to already have it, when I do get to that faze. Work is slow, so progress is going slower than I'd hoped. Believe me, I'm not one to rice out their car. Everything I do has a purpose and done with taste. What I'm finding out as far as the rew swap is concerned, most people don't run ps or a/c, just to be able to have it. I don't think it's a good trade off. __________________ leaving my carbon footprint....one start up at a time

08-22-2016, 08:44 AM	#24
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Well, consider that I ran the dyno at a rotary shop for a number of years, get asked repeatedly to tune peoples cars, and I didn't add a wideband to my 8 because it's useless. I like spartan dashes, and all these gauges everywhere looks like horseshit to me. I feel like running AC is a matter of mounting a compressor, pretty easy, and running PS is a matter of feeding one or two signals to the PS ecu... again, relatively simple. Making the DSC work but cutting the throttle seems like a bit of work though, and when someone figures that out..... the 8 will become a monster. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**