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Offline mobythevan

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #75 on: July 29, 2015, 11:33:18 AM »
Zack (my son) has decided that we do an aluminum block v8 in this car.  I am expecting that we will pick up an older 5.3 LM4 alum V8 for the swap.  Based on both of our schedules and the budget I am wanting to work this car over the winter and have it ready for next spring.
==86 FC Ronin Tri-Point Widebody 5.3, Powerglide, 8.8 TASA, MegaSquirt 3, S475, 16psi, E85==
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Offline LSXREX

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #76 on: July 29, 2015, 10:53:03 PM »
Excellent choice on the Al block. Cant imagine any more weight over the nose. Also this has got to be the longest go nowhere thread ive ever seen. You got some s'plainin' to do later on. We need some more RX8s in da hood.
2004 LS1/T56 swapped RX8

RX8Club is for pussies

Offline mobythevan

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #77 on: July 29, 2015, 11:58:01 PM »
Haha. I know.  I've been working my Rx7 for 8 years now. 
==86 FC Ronin Tri-Point Widebody 5.3, Powerglide, 8.8 TASA, MegaSquirt 3, S475, 16psi, E85==
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    First Turbo Drive: https://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=5271.msg245290#msg245290

Offline mobythevan

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #78 on: October 27, 2015, 12:55:20 PM »
As some of you know, my son passed away unexpectedly on Oct 1st.  I had planned to build this car with him.  This may be the final update on this thread from me. 
==86 FC Ronin Tri-Point Widebody 5.3, Powerglide, 8.8 TASA, MegaSquirt 3, S475, 16psi, E85==
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Offline GTR

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #79 on: October 27, 2015, 04:23:56 PM »
Sorry to hear about your son. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Offline Mik3ymomo

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #80 on: October 27, 2015, 05:06:18 PM »
I'm sorry to hear about this tragedy that's happened to you and your family.
93 CYM Base Single Turbo
94 Chaste White Base 22k Original miles Stock
94 Chaste White PEP 29k Miles (sold)
94 Chaste White PEP LS3 T56 Swap (Sold)
93 BB Touring 20B Swap (Sold)
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Offline paul_3rdgen

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #81 on: October 27, 2015, 08:38:15 PM »
My condolences.
93 RX7 R1 500rwhp
LS2, H/C combo... ARE drysump
Race Logic traction Control and 4 wheel Stoptech BBK
3.73 gears installed in the stock diff  :o

Offline RedSnakeFD

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #82 on: October 29, 2015, 10:52:21 PM »
Very sorry for your loss. My Condolences.
Mack Williams
1993 FD RX7 In Progress
2008 GMC Sierra SLE 5.3 Tow Pig

Offline mobythevan

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #83 on: November 04, 2015, 02:31:09 PM »
Thank you guys
==86 FC Ronin Tri-Point Widebody 5.3, Powerglide, 8.8 TASA, MegaSquirt 3, S475, 16psi, E85==
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Offline wickedrx7

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #84 on: November 04, 2015, 10:34:55 PM »
I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

1993 Touring, 2012 L99, T-56, Ronnin 8.8, Ohlins, Speedhut, Samberg and lots of custom parts
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Offline Tictakman

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #85 on: November 05, 2015, 06:56:39 AM »
Sorry to hear...

Offline mobythevan

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #86 on: June 08, 2024, 03:22:43 PM »
Long time no post, but here I am. I had sold this car a few years ago to one of the youngsters who started V8 swapping it with an LS1RX8 kit. Then he ran out of money and motivation so I bought it back and went over the whole car today to see what it needs to complete the swap. It has a 5.3 in it with car oil pan, intake and water pump. Kind of funny to pass this one around and now have it back. My wife has become more involved helping me with the cars this last year so we are excited to work this one together now. She helped me build a foxbody drift car this last year including our first time painting a car. Dirty AF, lol but we are back at it. Its taken a while to rebuild ourselves and get a good direction but here we are.

==86 FC Ronin Tri-Point Widebody 5.3, Powerglide, 8.8 TASA, MegaSquirt 3, S475, 16psi, E85==
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    First Turbo Drive: https://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=5271.msg245290#msg245290

Offline Exidous

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #87 on: June 08, 2024, 07:12:39 PM »
Glad to see you're back. That's a hard road to travel.
94 BB Sleeved gen IV LS7, MS3ProU with TC, RONIN 8.8 and LT's with custom 3.5"single to VAREX muffler.

Offline Cobranut

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #88 on: June 08, 2024, 11:15:28 PM »
Welcome back.
It's great that your wife and you can again enjoy building this car, and I'm sure your son is watching and cheering you on.  :)
1995 FD, 7.0 Liter stroked LS3, T56, 8.8, Samberg kit.

Offline Gunnytron

Re: Michelle's 2005 RX8 "All Stock Systems Work Swap"
« Reply #89 on: June 09, 2024, 05:34:20 AM »
Tough journey, but welcome back
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