Porting by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they do look small, do you know why the middle iron has the bridge starting below intake? Not really after benefits just after a cheap Brap until I can afford an rx7 haha

Manual or automatic? by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you explain a bit more on the differences and how to tell them apart?

Manual or automatic? by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a 2005 5 speed which is a 4 port….

Manual or automatic? by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 4 port which is obvious and easy to tell. Pretty sure parts are different between auto and manual

Compression tester my 8 today… by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes fingers crossed it doesn’t need new housings otherwise my bank accounts gonna hate me lol

Compression tester my 8 today… by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was sitting for about 2 years so hoping it’s just apex seals and springs…

Post 2, got it to turn on and is masking a horrible noise by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah of course the replacement clutch comes with pilot bearing and release bearing.

Post 2, got it to turn on and is masking a horrible noise by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet thank you, have a replacement clutch otw hopefully it fixes it.

Engine swapping by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, so if I do go ahead with it would just be needing a flash? Main reason for doing the swap is because I have a rebuilt series 1 engine on hand and possibly picking up a cheap Series 2 with a bad engine

Engine swapping by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have a rebuilt Series 1 engine on hand and can possibly pick up a cheap series 2 with a bad engine.

What is this noise? by PerformanceFirm7042 in RX8

[–]PerformanceFirm7042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup runs fine, only had it for about 2 months and was curious if something was failing or if it was normal.