DIY RX-8 LS Swap (Ep. 4)

[@carbonspeed1050]

Thank you , I seen after I watched the video fully you swapped the heads !

[@fighttheswine]

I have a really nice rx8 with a sick rotary. Haven't decided what would be less work to fix the rotary or build an LS swap lol.

[@Ghost44-k9r]

Put the ls in hold on to the rotor

[@Ghost44-k9r]

I’m about to start on my self looking for a red rx7 stick shift

[@fighttheswine]

@@Ghost44-k9rthat's fuckin awsome, do you got your eyes on one to buy yet?

[@andyyoung1248]

Great build. Im in the early stages of doing this myself with a LM7 truck engine. Quick question. Were you using 3/8 thick steel for the mount plates? Thanks

[@matthdz6369]

You got a link for the headers just picked a rx8 roller gonna swap

[@spill-x4984]

I do not know if you'll see this but it is worth a shot. What was the height of the spacers you welded under the mounting plate. I have been tryna measure the distance on mine but I am not getting it. My RX8 is in a shop far away from where I leave so it is a hassle going back and forth to retake failed measurements

[@EazyOnCars]

I'll see if I can get a measurement

[@jake-gd8rb]

Say you have a shop do the swap (yup i am a poet and i didnt know it) profesionally how much is it worth in resale??? Is it possible to find cars that someone started to swap and didnt finish for whatever reason

[@drentide]

Do you have to get the vehicle inspected when you do these kinds of modifications??

[@EazyOnCars]

Not where I live.

[@ramzen1976]

How's the handling? Still the same or better?

[@carbonspeed1050]

I’m just starting , What did you use for oil pan , headers and intake?

[@EazyOnCars]

Ls1 oil pan, ls3 intake but I put on rectangular port heads

[@fighttheswine]

Hey did you finish building the car? I watched all the videos up to 7 and there was no finisher.

[@EazyOnCars]

Hey Cody, still working on it. Probably make a video or two in the next few weeks.

[@fighttheswine]

Awesome man, good to hear. can't wait to see it.

[@robbyj1190]

Can you give possible demensions of the mount plates ?

[@EazyOnCars]

I can but it won't be very specific.

[@robbyj1190]

@@EazyOnCars as long as it close I'm pretty sure i can manage

[@EazyOnCars]

It's 8" from the tab to the curve on each side, the curved part is 5" wide, each tab is 2" wide.

[@robbyj1190]

@@EazyOnCars ok thank you sir maybe include in your next video?

[@7171slayer]

How much $$ do you have in this project so far? Do you have a projected total cost yet? Just curious thanks!

[@EazyOnCars]

$2k including car and towing, probably be near $3500 when I get done. Free drivetrain helped me though

[@7171slayer]

@@EazyOnCars Thank you!

[@bradonmeggitt7041]

What headers are them exactly can’t seem to find them on eBay?

[@EazyOnCars]

www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Race-Shorty-Headers-Manifolds-Fit-2010-2015-Chevy-Camaro-SS-6-2L-V8/283942334328

[@wahmmydakidd7435]

Can't you take the front out or cut it off for better fitting

[@EazyOnCars]

Actually fits better than I made it look, if you pull the crank pulley, it would slide in no prob. Also this was still the truck manifold and oil pan so it made it look more difficult also

[@HawnLs3]

What are you doing about the shifter for the auto? How you mounting it?

[@EazyOnCars]

Stock shifter

[@maestrophalyspanish1323]

Nice info vids…where is this Minnesotan mechanic genius from…thanks in advance from Jackson, MN!

[@EazyOnCars]

Hey guy, I am sometimes in the Rochester area, but moved to Michigan recently 😎

[@fighttheswine]

How's the car doin today?

[@jasonbeach9026]

Hey can u tell me what headers them are I no u had it in the descriptions but that leads me to nowhere lol

[@EazyOnCars]

eBay LS3 headers, factory replacement

[@KingofChilli82]

What headers are those? LS3 headers are not really a thing...

[@EazyOnCars]

Just search for LS3 headers on ebay.

[@jaeproductions6x108]

Do you still have that build ?

[@EazyOnCars]

Oh yeah should see more content in the next 1-2 months. Building a house has taken my time away from it 😁

[@Cholonwa]

Was that duct tape you used to cover the cylinders to pressure wash the engine?

[@EazyOnCars]

Cardboard square duct taped to the block.

[@placentalsaute]

Dude what bottle jack did you swap out for the factory pos on the HarborFreight cherry picker?

[@EazyOnCars]

I'm still using the POS it came with 😁

[@placentalsaute]

@@EazyOnCars nice! The one on mine is a few years old (grey colored) and it doesnt have nearly the amount of travel.

[@kevincurtis713]

could i get a copy of your templets

[@EazyOnCars]

Sorry, threw them away years ago, but if you just take cardboard you can easily make your own 😉

[@klalecherahim8895]

Can you gave us an estimate of how much it would cost you this swap ive heard crazy numbers

[@EazyOnCars]

Most of the time under $10k for fully DIY, I'm still under $4k and don't have much more to spend.

[@jesseflz7077]

is there a way you can use the 6 speed stock transmission

[@EazyOnCars]

Not nearly strong enough, and would take more money and effort than just getting a T56 or TR6060

[@jesseflz7077]

@@EazyOnCars so you think i can get a 5.3 from a silverado with auto tranny and just make mine auto?

[@EazyOnCars]

Seems like it would not be an issue, others have done this before.

[@jesseflz7077]

@@EazyOnCars thank you so much for responding back. one more thing do i need a different drive shaft? or put the silverado one?

[@EazyOnCars]

Custom

[@Completedaudt]

Fuckim awesome! Now come do mine.

[@bvward]

Is it an iron block?

[@EazyOnCars]

Yeah, 6.0L LQ4. Got it for free. Once the kit is done Aluminum is a drop in replacement should I decide to open my wallet.

[@bvward]

@@EazyOnCars Got it! The L83 looks attractive (torque, don't you know ;) )

[@ellokomarine8201]

U Kept It Automatic?

[@EazyOnCars]

Yes sir, looking forward to trying it out!

[@joshuacstorlie]

In flip flops nonetheless!👍🏽

[@pmd7771969]

Aluminum v6 turbo my fix

[@curtisbull1583]

Who is Steve? Thanks!

[@EazyOnCars]

Operator of ls1rx8.com

[@pmd7771969]

Big mistake using sprayer.

[@EazyOnCars]

Worked like a charm.