I DESTROYED the RX-8 motor within 90 Seconds of driving it

[@RobDahm]

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[@shona5512]

The jokes are entertaining and Rob's very adamant that the RX-8 shouldn't get a 3 rotor, but I hope he does help Isaiah make the 3 Rotor build happen. He deserves it for all the hard work he's pulled over the years.

[@DracoRemixer]

The short shaft 3 rotor RX-8 build needs to happen xD

[@brianskotch2922]

I’m sure Isaiah is getting paid for his work. To 3 rotor this car will cost 30-40k. Not likely to happen. I bet Rob will give him the crate REW Isaiah has been wanting.

[@calereilly475]

@@brianskotch2922 was going to say a rew swap would probably be a little better even though 3 rotor is sick

[@Zdub811]

100% agreed give the man what he needs

[@xelad6159]

@@brianskotch2922 Does a 3 rotor really cost that much?

[@Mario_RX7]

As much as Rob doesn’t like this but, YES!! More RX-8 content coming!

[@berjohansen]

Hell yeah😂

[@mndlessdrwer]

I enjoy watching him squirm when dealing with the RX-8. If he can get to a point where he is able to respect the platform even if he doesn't like the car, then it should become more fun for him to work on it.

[@schmuhf]

Can't fuckin' wait!

[@todd8155]

Yo Rob, with all the work that Isaiah has done on your cars, only seems fair to get him a 600 HP 2 rotor, or even a 3 rotor for the RX-8! Being how you blew up the engine and all...

[@Jezzaj167]

He deserves the 3 rotor build, he's a hard working guy and puts alot of effort into robs cars, it would be nice for the guy, plus it would keep him motivated, for more crazy rotor action...

[@Inimigor1]

Right on time! So sad to see the engine blew up on the superior chassis

[@cypher1018]

The S2's are going to be the more problematic as time goes on, as they don't have anywhere near the level of aftermarket support that my S1 does, and you can't stick an adapter on your OMP on the S2, so 2 stroke injection isn't possible in the stock setup, and switching back to an s1 setup is a wiring clusterfuck. Sure, everything S1 may swap over, but you need the brains to tell those bits what to do. A well built S1 with supporting mods, will outlast a rebuilt S2. That said, the ultimate swap is an 13B-REW or 20B-REW. As far as N/A rotaries go, though, The RX-8 puts out the most power. The last N/A Rotor was the FC RX-7, with all of its 160hp.

[@sirmonkey1985]

time to make the RX8 the test platform for prototyping more inhouse parts.

[@berjohansen]

Exactly

[@bluspectre2042]

I mean, yeah. RX-8 does great for that actually.

[@RX-8GT]

for real

[@terrelljohnson3639]

If Rob starts making rx8 parts that are proven on the dyno (which I have no doubts on that. He's a mad scientist) I'll buy them from him.

[@LF-Productions]

I’m glad rob started doing track days with the “low power” cars, I can only imagine the horror of what the 4 rotor would’ve been with 0 seat time Edit: guys low power is in quotes for a reason xD

[@snipinmonsta]

mans woulda drove through the middle of the track lol 4 rotor could pull big willow if it wanted lol

[@fxzn]

>800hp 3 rotor >"low power"

[@alicebate6384]

@@fxzn turned down to 500hp I believe as he struggled with the power.

[@SuqMadiq]

@@alicebate6384 it's still crazy to me how far peoples perceptions of power have drifted over the years. 20 years ago 500hp was "fuck you" power. Nowadays you can get more than that in a package straight off the lot. 500hp is still crazy to me.

[@alicebate6384]

@@SuqMadiq indeed even 300hp is fast in the UK but still people forget that.

[@Titilomelirifa]

Rob: “I was framed!” Also Rob: “So I was on the rev limiter”

[@berjohansen]

«Then i pulled back to like 8 grand for a while»😂

[@schmuhf]

@@berjohansen "Then I shifted a dying engine back into second gear to bump it back to life..."

[@H3110NU]

The people love Isaiah, and Isaiah loves his RX-8…. So Rob, I think we gotta get a track monster RX-8 now.

[@kelvinjoefield8732]

This is a great opportunity to turn the rx8 into a monster

[@rotorhead5826]

It honestly doesn't take much. Great platform with a world class suspension design.

[@jackr1110]

@@rotorhead5826 yup its just the emissions meeting engine that let's it's down. 3rd of the price of a fd upgrades for sus chassis off shelf items now. This and the miata are good base! Chuck a fd engine 20b or make it monster like mazfix na 26 ha

[@StrykerWolf92]

Funny how Isiah has so many skills in fabrication and other things and completely drops the ball on suspension setup lol

[@hansdietrich83]

Suspension is like trying to solve a rubiks cube. If you know how, it's just a steo by step process. If you don't know, it's inpossible

[@literally_not_kevin]

Suspension geometry is a wild animal, you can't fault the guy.

[@Ambuila75]

That temp gauge is a dummy gauge, so sad to see the motor blow like that. But, Rob go to see the chasis potential. The Renesis is a power plant that is easily attainable, Unlike the rew. I see an opportunity to refine the renesis. Mohan is building the hybrid renesis, maybe ya can crack the renesis code and make a reliable renesis. You boys have tackled and wowed the world on everything rotary, except the Renesis. You guys can do it!

[@oldninjarider]

"It ran perfectly fine until Rob drove it." Sounds familiar.

[@craigurrito]

The real build we have all been waiting for

[@casefc3s]

Was great getting to see Isaiah wheeling around the track too, another natural! Hope to see both of you out at more events!

[@MaNNeRz91]

"I don't have the excuses of some people" I'm sorry Rob but you're the grand master of excuses 😆😆😆

[@jchrizzy6995]

“I dont have the excuses of some people” is quite a good excuse in itself

[@Safexscape]

“I have no excuse for that”.

[@jaydenstramel562]

Different excuses

[@jackc5293]

Sounds like 3-rotor time!

[@pootmahgoots8482]

Time to build the engine. I like seeing Isaiah out there improving and learning! Definitely could see his confidence building! :D

[@brianskotch2922]

They just rebuilt it

[@todd8155]

Would like to see Isaiah get some expert driving instruction! Then comparable hp to the FC, then finally an Isaiah vs Rob track competition!

[@pootmahgoots8482]

@@brianskotch2922 build. Not rebuild but build it to withstand punishment.

[@groovezog666]

The RX-8 is such a cheap, accessible car for people to get their hands on a rotary. I want to see more RX-8 content.

[@Ambuila75]

All the 8 needs is an extra 100 hrsprs and it’s a wrap

[@brianskotch2922]

Spun bearing(s) for sure. You can thank Mazda for recommending too thin an oil for an additional 1-2mpg.

[@jameshoath83]

Spot on bud when i bought my rx8 from karl hayward of haywardrotary fame here in the uk he told me only use 10w40 mineral oil as it 5w30 semi that mazda recommends wont cut it on a track day and nearly 2years later im driving it hard with no oil issues only issue is i hsve to do oil changes more often

[@CapnFlappyJaw42]

You can thank Ford and all the emission standards for ruining the RX8 lol all they need to do is throw in a S4 13b and it'll be fine

[@thesigmaenigma9102]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@FabricationFather]

underrated comment Rob pin this please

[@rkf91]

Motec system exhaust**

[@gpegasusm]

Tip for Isaiah, recline your seat less, you can barely reach the top of the steering wheel as you are now. Your wrist should reach the top of the wheel without your shoulders coming off the seat.

[@Vgk36]

The more you know ! Nice

[@KingTroopa]

Yeah I noticed the same thing, his seating position is not great.

[@mrvector257]

Lmao yep. Totally did see the rx8 on the tow truck in the last video. Edit: In all sincerety though, nice job getting out there Isiah (spelling?).

[@Blue__244]

yeah me too

[@xGreenhero]

16:12 The most excitment over a blown motor i've ever seen

[@DJRustla]

"I don`t think I've ever hit anything over a 5"

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Oof

[@scotty305]

"You hit what you can get, you know?" , so much good trash talk and jokes in this video, and I'm not even 2 minutes in yet.

[@TWIXTIMA0]

Sussy baka

[@Watzleroviak1210]

Let's just hope his gf doesn't watch the videos.

[@white67black28]

Yep, time to see some improvements on the RX-8 motor! I know you guys can make it better.

[@jackr1110]

Throw it in the bin if you won't power. Nz guys have done nice work to push them up but flow is restricting factor so use rew or cosmo platform can still buy all new from Mazda

[@davee.9906]

I actually like the styling of the RX-8. I hope you go triple rotor!

[@ryanwreyford9039]

Rob, you can't escape the RX8. It is eternal. WE ARE ETERNAL. LONG LIVE THE SUPERIOR CHASSIS!!!

[@LescherYT]

That camera you are using for the pov shots while on the track is really nice, finally able to see what is going on

[@Ayane13b]

Mazda knew exactly what they were doing when they made the RX-8. The RX-8's body and whole setup is immaculate. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the RX-8 was the BRZ before the BRZ was cool. The RX-8 does it better IMO. Some people just don't like how it looks, or that it comes with a rotary engine. Thankfully, that has kept costs down.. I'm just waiting to finally buy a rust-free white one aha

[@TurboHappyCar]

Exactly this. The platform for the RX8 and NC is amazing. I'm rebuilding a renesis for my buddy right now and I track a NC. The cars are just so much fun to drive and so confidence inspiring. The problem is that Mazda put exactly the right amount of power in the cars... which was 50-100 hp less than the competition... and it kinda sucks getting smoked by a minivan on a freeway onramp.

[@Ayane13b]

If only they put out an RX-8 with a REW from the factory lol. It'd be a lot easier to just put power into em'

[@epictales1307]

It really and truly is time for the RX-8 to get some BIG TIME LOVE!! You broke it, you build it back! Long time coming, and our boy deserves the love more than words can explain. Can we get a timeline for those plans to unfold by tough? I know that supply chains are screwed up and over on most things right now, so it's understandable that it will take a little bit of time for parts to arrive. But what other events, tests, etc. are going to be in the way of the build/rebuild? Is 2 months doable for the engine stuff at least? I'm sure there will be tons of other mods along the way, but the engine build is the house foundation that should always be the first part of any build project IMHO. Sorry Rob, but I'm much more interested in seeing the RX-8 build becoming insane than I was for the 4 rotor RX-7 just because it is so far away from what most people will do with them. RX-7s have been swapped and built to death IMHO, so the RX-8 sounds VERY interesting to me. 4 rotor RX-8 and a built trans?!?!

[@donalduckisaquak1884]

Can't take a shower without thinking of Rob now that I use KEEPS

[@nicolascrescimone]

Is it working?

[@donalduckisaquak1884]

@@nicolascrescimone Yes, but it does take a bit to see results. I am on 4th month and starting to see results. Gonna stick with it for sure.

[@nicolascrescimone]

@@donalduckisaquak1884 thanks, i just ordered it 😂

[@donalduckisaquak1884]

@@nicolascrescimone Sweet. 🤘

[@adamryanclark]

I have on my FC3S TII RX7 the Fortune Auto Gen 8 series 500’s with custom valving for drag racing with the Swift spring upgrade and I absolutely love them. Car went from averaging 1.6 60” times to 1.3 60” times. My only complaint was there wait times on a custom set. Took me like 10-12 weeks to receive them.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I love the fact isaiah was eating spicy doritos while talking smack 🤣🤣

[@WreckedRevival]

@17:28 that look rob was giving Isaiah as he was listing off parts had me rollin for some reason 😂 🤣

[@HeartLessGem_]

Keen to see more rx8 and 4 rotor content, would also love to see rob take on a drift project, keen up the good work guys!

[@steveallam]

You guys rock!!!! Rob be a big brother and help Isiah build a 3 rotor so you can have a good race! 👍 I look forward as always to all your videos you're a rock star...

[@lumotroph]

Love that 360 in car footage. And you'd better make your friend a dope car!

[@Random-fs8tc]

MOAR🤩 !! I would love to see some videos on how to get the most power out of NA rotaries and specifically why does the renesis engine make so much more power than older NA rotaries.

[@malijames12]

3 things I can think of as to why the renesis makes more power: six intake ports instead of four, increased size of those ports makes it practically streetported from the factory, and higher compression ratio. Aside from that, you've got better tuning through electronic fuel injection, computer controlled ignition, and variable intake valves (i.e. the SSV)

[@lochsloy217]

Always love to see the new videos Rob. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

[@dukiemoto8676]

Isaiah says “f#*k yes!” Rob says “I hate it, I hate it, this gives Isaiah plausible reason to have the shop rebuilt it better”😂 I say, F#*k yes please make lots of episodes rebuilding Isaiah’s engine! Please!

[@johnathantaylor2059]

So close to 1 million subs rob congrats! You got this!

[@TWIXTIMA0]

I just love you guys so much , rob and Isaiah give me such good vibes I wish I had a friendship like that for real

[@Fr3DriiC89]

Yes! finally broke! This time, make a proper N/A engine for the rx8. That would be very interesting to see, you guys already have build 2, 3 and 4 turbo rotary. Please make a N/A track monster 😜

[@sensoryoverload673]

3 rotor NA maybe? Sounds like a blast!

[@ethanhubbard3207]

Nitrous

[@justindurand9110]

Highly doubt that will happen. It might be interesting just to see what they would do, but at the end of the day the return on investment would be very low compared to a turbo build. Never going to get much power from an NA rotary. I'd rather see a nice 2 rotor turbo build. Or maybe SC... Don't see many SC rotaries. Would different and cool, but still have potential to make some respectable power.

[@911lilslim]

@@justindurand9110 sc is good at low and mid range rotaries love to be at the top end so its not a great roi a suitable or slightly undersized turbo would be better than running a sc

[@justindurand9110]

@@911lilslim In general I agree with you, the turbo is almost always going to be the best option, but many people have successfully SC'd rotaries and have gotten decent results, even with 9k+ rpm Renisis.

[@vincentradziecki7470]

Love the Haas in the back ground!

[@nitousinfinitarius1866]

Isaiah you deserve a Badass motor, Rob!?!?, He needs billet plates and a motec exhaust lmao. You guys are awesome. We know Rob will take care of him. That's what it's about helping each other out. Still Love you guys years later...

[@Silverhks]

It was great to see Isaiah on track! I am curious what the failure was and why it kept getting so hot. I'm curious if you have considered an NA 3 rotor?

[@cyrussilvermist7739]

Yall should do a Hybrid Renesis build and boost it, similar to what Kyle Mohan does to his

[@Ambuila75]

Beat them to it! I agree!

[@ruralgeek-nz]

Curious to see another teardown so soon after the seals were done - good excuse to do it now!

[@SandDabs]

I had that same tow driver I think, at Buttonwillow though. Towed my FD with the Mazdaspeed tower brace, while ignoring the tow hook.

[@dukiemoto8676]

Rob to Isaiah “you set me up”😂 love these guys!

[@shanekelly4836]

Finally some RX8 content.. and rob destroys it in less than 5 minutes..... I guess you will have to do a 4 rotor NA swap on it now.....

[@tiagobelo4965]

Would be quite fun to see them put the (iirc) 6 rotor parts to use

[@mattrenegar476]

God f*ing dahm i love this channel. You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing guys

[@joost1120]

Gotta love the RX-8. I'm a big fan of RX-7's, but they've just gotten so stupidly expensive and parts are worth their weight in gold these days. RX-8's are just a lot cheaper and still a really cool rotary car. I nearly bought one last year, but then a Nissan Silvia S12 popped up for sale around here, so I settled on that instead. Not a rotary, but I might swap in a 13B since I'm planning to swap the engine anyway.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

Lord Dahm giveth, and Lord Dahm taketh away. Lord Dahm will giveth again. For he who walks through the valley of death shall fear no angry broken doritos

[@evoburi]

The way you guys do things, it didn't broke, it just got prepared properly for an engine upgrade

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

I was waiting for the next I NEED, "I NEED NOS!" Ya ya, 2 of those! LMFAO

[@Matty.Hill_87]

2 of the big ones, and he needs them by tonight 🤣🤣

[@MNTNMAN-SUCA]

@@Matty.Hill_87 I left it open for someone, like yourself, to put the cheery on top! Lol. Perfect 👌 👍✌

[@ajisawitriyansyah7150]

XD

[@CheesusSVT]

Had an Rx8 once, They handle so great. Not so fast in the stock-ish power, but they are fun. 😁Mazda even replaced the motors when the apex seals went out under warranty. Mad respect to Mazda.

[@Red6er]

Time for the RX-8 to get a proper track car build, Get some quality coil overs, sort out the motor. high flow exhaust, intake, maybe a custom tune? Also need some wrap on the rear bumper, Front bumper side marker that's missing. get it looking 100%. New strut tower brace. maybe some fresh suspension parts. Maybe bigger brake kit (if there is something easy to swap) and full send! Even a medium size turbo (GT2871R with like a .83 or .1 turbine housing) for good spool and open exhaust flow on the track. Tons of opportunities! Let make it happen!

[@schmuhf]

We need a video series around rebuilding that engine SO BADLY, Rob! I mean, the high horsepower stuff is sweet, but that RX-8 is such a great project in the making. So thank you kindly for destroying that engine for us!

[@ChristianNameOnly]

You guys are awesome!!! Fun well deserved...now time for another 3 rotor and the a set of fortune autos....lol

[@liiiinder]

Dang the strutbrace was straight before the tow 10:58 😮

[@KenBober]

I blew my coolant seal on the rear rotor on my fc this morning on the way to a large show. A gallon of coolant allowed me to enjoy the day. Only 50k since Mazdatrix rebuilt it for the last owner. Sh*t happens, it's not gonna stop my love for those cars. Now I can do my street port.

[@diamondgore560]

Gotta love the cracking in the passenger side of the dash my rx8 has the exact same cracking in the exact same spot just found it funny

[@driz6121]

Yesss! Now build it into a monster

[@jackojacko7358]

Ding ding ding, its time!!! Rx-8 3 rotor time!!!!

[@MK__Two]

I’m curious to see what the cause was. My Rx8 did the exact same thing when I was driving it, albeit I was driving to work and at lower rpm’s. It’s currently sitting and I’m troubleshooting rn.

[@MrMeoow91]

17:42 Rob stood there trying to add up how much it gonna cost him 😂

[@arutezza]

need to get the honda insight as a camera car it could definitely keep up

[@gainsrc]

These are my favorite videos... I hope Rob let's you do a series on rebuilding the RX8.

[@manioso77]

I’ll say it again but man I love those pov shots 😉

[@thunderstormrc]

Now you can build a 700+ hp engine for the RX8

[@southney7211]

Definitely needs the Motec exhaust system 😄 Nice one!

[@manioso77]

Rob hook my boi up with some Vibranium or Bhaskar 🤙🏽

[@shaterproofblosm]

When you finally get up to make some snacks and there's a Rob Dahm video when you get back :D

[@devonswindell9735]

I doubt it would've stopped working if a little more effort was put into watching temps and keeping it cool. Glad to see the rx8 either way. This just means we will see more!

[@carlosevfaj]

I'm so glad it blew on rob's hand, now it's gonna be a fast machine.

[@Soravia]

Should have gotten MeisterR dampers kits for $1k. Assembled in UK and offers different spring rates as option. Billet aluminum body is much lighter than OE kits? Monotube in CRD version lasts a long long time. Great for road and autox

[@dgh0yt]

Way to go, Rob!

[@AllAxcess8427]

Rob! Give Isaiah some love! Rx8 content is super nice man

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Well played Isaiah, well played!

[@momomigogoc3943]

I've got you beat on that one bub , 30 seconds 😏

[@cristianr3712]

Great content! More racing please but keep showing how you build engines.

[@2JZDestroyer]

for the chassis Imho , 550whp(keep it within the limits) , pzero trofeos , and the right amount of downforce(rearbiased) can make for a fun track day.

[@halfwaydecentvehicles]

Nice banter 👏 👌 guy's

[@Forced_user]

Isaiah with the DBGT shirt 🤘

[@rsharney1111]

Unmistakable logo

[@Wpbandy]

rob hes been major help .help em boost it

[@icedtea5143]

Got to love that title, you know it’s something 🔥

[@ajn9924]

I would love to see a super/pro charged 3 rotor for Isiahs Rx8.

[@xaytana]

I really hope the RX-8 build sticks with the Renesis platform. Renesis has potential with some work, perfect time to show off that potential.

[@zephyr.r]

finally some rx8 content. go Isaiah!!

[@eviltwinke]

Bro, you passed Pete the fit and then spun out. Hahaha. I had to upgrade the cooling system. I had the same problem at COTA. New silicone hoses and koyorad. Turbo is next...two months left on the build.

[@Flixxe89]

You guys are funny to watch hope u get that rx8 back on the road again very soon

[@phillyskidog1]

Lake Superior is in Minnesota and Wisconsin mostly, Michigan barely.

[@Soravia]

When you change oil on RX-8 you have to drain oil coolers and lines. Racing Beat sells debris screens for oil coolers in bumper that are always having bent fins from tiny rocks on road?

[@themadscientest]

Rob, if I ever get a rotary you can drive it and ride limiter all you want. I know that when you see one break your gears start turning.

[@frosty9595]

I absolutely love Rob and his obsession's with rotary engines... but there's a reason they have their reputation lol. Fine with me. More videos with more brap noises.

[@grantconquest3313]

renesis motors aren't great for reliability, and rew's do fine if you know what you're doing. I mean Rob had the 3 rotor on a moon for years and years

[@RiqueRacing]

S1 RX-8s have a tendency to overheat on track as the cooling system design isn't efficient enough. A bigger core, another oil cooler, higher cfm fans and a bit of ducting should do the trick

[@eviltwinke]

Koyorad worked for me. The oil cooling was fine. The rear diff however after a few hours of Enduro will boil out the fluid.

[@UncleManuel]

"...I need a Motec exhaust..." Pffffffhahahaha, Isaiah is "sad" but delighted - now he HAS to upgrade his RX-8...😁😁😜😜

[@Duggie.Douglas]

"I hate to admit this guys..." "Superior?!?" "Thats a lake in Michigan..." 16:50 When I say I love yall side dialogue XD