right you are, actually... ppl have done this.... 1/2j, sr, rb.... this 2 have all been done if im not wrong... (i know of at least 1 1jz and 1 2jz rx8's running around in malaysia)

problem is... the rx8 is known to be an extremely well balanced car, transplanting a much larger engine would ruin that balance maiking the car alittle.... pointless

I wonder if anyone here ever heard about premix fuel for rotary engines? I learned about this in this video last year. So basically Mazda did have a rotor housing lubricating system that was not that good. The guy in the video deleted that system and premixed the fuel with 2T oil to lube the housing. A quick check around sites confirmed that this was a method used to extend the life of the seals.



Go to 6:29.

One guy in some forum said that while premixing is great, it does have its drawback that the ratio cannot change to accommodate different loads. Some said a more complex solution of separate reservoir with metered feed is the best way.

I wonder is anyone in Malaysia used either these methods before?

Put a 1.2 turbocharge engine, not a 2.0 NA

That should settle the weight issue.

1.2 erm......... i cannot think of any that will fit in easily and have the power to pull the heavy body (it is quite heavy)

RX-8 is a good car to own, but you will need to understand & how to care the Rotary engine first and find a reliable mechanic which can fix this type of car..

Rotary RX-8 (N/A)

Pro
- Good for high rev & light (Get the 6-speed manual if possible to get the most of it)
- More durable compare to RX-7 Turbo

Con
- Fuel consumption still high compare to normal 4-cylinder engine
- Need to always check engine oil, as this engine is design to use engine oil to cool down the apex seal in it!
- Expensive to rebuilt ( Durability of the apex seal is worst 80,000Mile or around 100,000km need to rebuilt!) and need proper special tool to check the car compression.
- May need 2T oil to premix the fuel to care for apex seal.. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUBhJM2An34)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3uGJGzUYCI

The Achilles heal of this engine wont last long, expensive to rebuilt & fuel consumption is high and most mechanic wont recommend to rebuilt the engine as the cost of it is almost the same as getting a half-cut or engine kosong. So you will need to prepare at least RM5k for it if any emergency.

If you got time, tons of forum in the net for Rotary newbies to read before you decide to own it or not..

http://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-19...rt-here-202454/

This post has been edited by littlefire: Jul 8 2016, 09:20 AM

exactly. And sell it if you no longer interested to use it. Or no longer want to maintain it.

Price already bottom, won't rugi much.

Yeah.. I agree. Best thing about these kind of all sports cars with low value is that u can play at lower cost compared to those first gen owners... Aftermarket parts can find cheap from those that dekit... Repairs u learn from those that have done through all the trials and errors.... Maybe can find cheaper solution also... and like Yamma said, when u sell it won't rugi much also can u imagine those that bought at 80k and sell now? Sakit sia.