Mx5 Mk3. 5 with RX8 231 engine

Paul_13 · Post by **Paul_13** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:21 pm

Hello

Just thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm an active member on mazda rotary club and haven't ventured over here yet.

I've got a mazda mx5 mk3.5 with a rx8 231 engine in. A few of you probably saw my car at jdm coombe.

I'll upload some photos when I figure out how

Thanks
Paul

GreySilver Beast · Post by **GreySilver Beast** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:11 pm

Hi Paul &

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Harrizone · Post by **Harrizone** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:13 pm

Have been following your build closely over on MRC

. Very entertaining and a great result

.

Post by **Honkytonk** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:06 pm

This is all sorts of gloriousness. Welcome little mrx-5 brother!

Dan-Lincs · Post by **Dan-Lincs** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:45 am

Pics needed!!!

Paul_13 · Post by **Paul_13** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:05 am

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forum/index. ... ic=84712.0

Post by **warpc0il** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:32 am

I can put you in touch with the creator/owner of this car, if it helps...

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Paul_13 · Post by **Paul_13** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:31 pm

warpc0il wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:32 am
I can put you in touch with the creator/owner of this car, if it helps...
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It's interesting to see how others tackled the conversion. I literally couldn't find anyone who had documented it.
I gave up trying to fit the rx8 air box in the engine bay and I see that he used the mx5 fuse box... I contemplated doing that but got put off unpinning everything and relocating it.

Thanks for the offer, but there's no real need. Cars been on the road running for 7 months and to be fair the gear box has been the only major stumbling point

Post by **warpc0il** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:41 pm

The main problems that JP had with his conversion were getting the climate control and cruise control working, both are fixed now.
You'll find him here https://www.facebook.com/jp.omara.5

Post by **Shagrington** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:43 pm

Hi and

Paul.

Your MX-5 + transplant sounds fascinating.

Post by **casey** » Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:07 am

Hi Paul, I've been following your thread on the MRC with interest too.

Sorry I somehow missed you and your car at JDM Combe

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