Rx8 LS1

[@ecookman]

The blower temp knob normally fails due to a bad solder joint. its easy to pull out and re-solder. Super common problem.

[@vtube1100]

Clint, I love this set up. I want to do the same with my RX-8. was it difficult to get the auto transmission to work with the shifter/selector? Can the paddle shifters be hooked up?

[@clintparker9981]

caleb I built the car for me.. When you build one, you can build it however you want.. Nothing made me do the swap.. I build a couple hot rods a year and like most Americans I didn't seek out permission or even input from anyone on how or why I should build the car. Sorry if my build offended you. But feel free to watch another video. Or better yet lets see what you've built from the ground up. I'm sure you replace a radio in a prius or something of that nature. But thanks for the comment.

[@lmind2]

REALLY appreciate you going through the build and yes, I realize you no longer own the car, but from one gear head to another, know that it's extremely helpful to have someone sift through the details. And, regarding idiot KZbin comments, honestly man, I wouldn't even justify their post with a response. Not worth your time.

[@davidstansell3463]

Clint Parker wow that swap is awesome I have wanted to do one my self I know it's not an easy thing to do can you give me some information on what I would need and how to do it

[@ZaVic12]

What's the total cost of this swap for everything you need?

[@brianrodriguez9905]

can you make a driving video of the rx8 such an amazing build

[@marcsample5464]

Beautifully done, my hat is off to you!

[@alexnewman8992]

Great job mate, very clean install. Is there not an over the rad air feed you can get like the rx7?

[@RyanDeClue]

Absolutely phenomenal! Are you willing to do these swaps for others?

[@jimmyweber8793]

Awesome build, I want mine to have a 5.3 and powerglide combo

[@jbaz964]

That was Metallica Fade to Black. lol nice video. I wish I could do it. Thanks for sharing.

[@clintparker9981]

Guys, I sold this car about a year ago. I want to address all the questions I get about wiring. First off there is no easy fix. I spent a lot of time with a very educated guy and his tuning equipment to get it right. The ls harness was built for the car ie: got rid of everything I didn't need. The mazda harness was the same way. Both PCM's had to be configured and tuned and the rest of the wiring was light by light, wire by wire, harness by harness. It was very time consuming and a complete pain in the butt. So please understand I can't just explain how each wire goes where. Its all hands on with the right equipment to make all the lights go off. The next question I get a lot is: Would I consider building these for other people? I'm just not interested. I built this one to prove a point (it was kind of a challenge). I like to build old school cars. I'm sure most of you watching this video would rather build to your own liking rather than some else specs. Plus I have a full time regular job, barely have time for my own projects.Next Handling. I've never driven a regular RX8 so I can't compare the 2. I can tell you the car handled great. The weight difference between the 2 is not that big. I liked the way it handled.Last would be the build and fitment. Hinson supercars has a lot of what you'll need to build your car. The things they don't have you'll have to fabricate. Thanks for watching and happy building!!

[@hillsidemotorsport2003]

+Clint Parker Hi... Messaging from the uk... i have currently just taken receipt of a customers rx8 thats had a ls1 fitted and its in to us for the wiring... is there any chance you could give us an email on [e-mail] many thanks Steve

[@counterstrifekid]

Clint Parker would having a carbureted 350 small block help with some of the electronics issues?

[@tbullys]

Clint Parker need to ask a cuestion about the cluster and powersteeling how u get work?

[@huntercarter5426]

I miss this car.

[@psychoganstar]

hey id like to know how much the entire kit and installing cost you, i dont need an exact number id just like to know how an estimate for if i wanted to do this to my rx8 thanks

[@michaelolalde1734]

I would like to do this to my rx8 can u tell me how u got it to work with the computer and what u need n cost

[@MultipedOTTO]

I love my Rx8 and I would like to know how much it cost to do this so when my engine fails I'll be ready to do the conversion.

[@johnnyli9297]

nice work! How did you wipe the check engine light? I have an engine swap but I can't get rid of check engine light.

[@calvinmann3812]

How.much did it cost to build the rx8 with ls1 and what upgrades u need to build it... I'm trying to do same swap just need to know what I need to get it done

[@jonthiesing3985]

awesome build man! but hows your traction? are you using a torque arm? stall? traction bars?

[@JonBlanton]

Clean ride, nice job on the build :)

[@RJ4588]

your paddles don't work but does the slap shift work or does it just go in to drive? and nice metallica on the radio haha

[@CoTyCj]

How did you leave the original shifter

[@amped12345]

Any way you could walk me through about getting the ecus to communicate as far as the check engine light and other random gauges ?

[@DavidJSmith-hl6kb]

I came across your V8 swap because I am interested in doing a similar swap except I am a Ford Guy and I am planning to use a 5.0L coyote engine and a 6R80 Ford 6-sp Auto trans with a custom Paddle Shift setup. I notice that you also used a Auto Trans but the Paddle Shifter wasn't working! So I was wondering were you using the Factory Mazda Auto Trans or the Chevy Auto trans? I am aware you Sold the car now, but I was just wondering!...Thanks and God Bless!

[@donkerebegrafenis6046]

thanks for the nice video! i really need to see how is the headers and exhaust system in your car from down

[@jbaz964]

I'm just about to talk myself into the swap. Getting tired of the 1.3 liter bullshit. Realistically, how much will it cost me? I know they sell LS1 kits.

[@mariopizza249]

Jbaz I'm looking into it too, I know without the engine and trans, you're looking at like 5000 give or take if u do your own labor

[@jbaz964]

Mario Pizza. Ive been doing some research and I found (crate) Genuine GM (10067353) 350ci / 5.7L Gen 0 Engineby GM Performance Parts $1,509 89 on Amazon. Of course you would have to buy and mount everything else to the engine but I think I might do it.

[@siyamazimi9529]

How much everything cost u ?

[@santosguerra1349]

how much would you charge to do this again on a 04 rx8 would you do this again?

[@ecookman]

Excellent work!!

[@rynoasphalt4172]

What auto tranny did you use? And how did you get the stock shifter to work?

[@ThePowerfulGameman]

Yeah but how did you get the two PCMs to talk to each other?

[@Paul.Breaux]

You think it would be hard to get financed for this beast?

[@ricardoa8467]

How much did you spend to get it all swapping and running I got a 2004 automatic Rx8 I wish to swap it

[@alphonsecoleman541]

I have mazda rx8 2007 and I have some questions

[@clintparker9981]

Decided to keep the car for a while. Will be modifying a gto rear end and axles to fit.

[@jacobjuliano741]

Is the car still for sale?

[@garrettevans7538]

You should do a tutorial on how you got the lights to go off.

[@71solid61]

Does it have a stock rx8 transmission I’m swapping my rx8

[@sanjaylalbachan5354]

sir you have done a great job I don't know how you did it but I wish to do mine

[@TheBiigBadWolf]

is that A/C lines that I am seeing!?

[@sanjaylalbachan5354]

How do you have the power steering to work

[@GeddonAdventures]

What did you do to get the two ecu to work together?

[@markieabellera7141]

Is it possible to attach the paddle shifters to the engine ls1?

[@masonwohlcke8988]

How much did the total setup run

[@donnellbyrd1925]

really want to do the exact same thing to my rx8 need all the advice u can give me

[@ohioagainsttheworld]

Great video bro! I was looking at doing a swap to my rx8. How much can I look to spend? I've found an ls1 on ebay with trans for about 6k. How to get everything installed and working?

[@MrBooey23]

@clint parker Did you change the transmission or does it simply work with the swap? Thinking about doing this in the future and would like to keep it automatic cus thats how I roll!

[@hunteranddainelle]

It's a 4L60E, not the stock transmission.

[@zacheryadams3392]

What part of Mississippi are you from? I want to do an ls swap on my 05 rx8

[@darthneko5714]

Hey bro I have a mazda rx8 I had for years u already had 2 engine rebuilds how much would a ls swap run me

[@malfaro08]

I'm doing same thing to my rx8 but how did you get 2 pcm to work

[@TheBiigBadWolf]

Great Build! if you would of documented every wire, where each one goes to in the PCM, I think you would of made a sht load of money selling the PCM already married, just plug and play.

[@thisen1146]

3:20 Fade to Black?

[@wrenchpit4068]

If I ordered an ls1 swap kit would it mount a 5.3 to a t56?

[@carlostristan2642]

Is the car for sale?

[@jahmarimartin2333]

Is it possible to hook up the paddle shifters to the ls1 tho?

[@mhatzner]

how manny will the swap kost ??

[@RJ4588]

can you email me with as much info as possible, I have an 06 mazda rx8 and being a camaro guy I really want to do this swap this is the most efficient rx8 with ls1 swap I've found great work man I'm going nuts over your car

[@trigger_s14]

how much it is for all the part and the install

[@jasonmiller3592]

did you sell this thing?

[@ozerinx]

Are u still driving it? I want to build an auto one as well.

[@huntercarter5426]

ozerinx Well he sold it to me a long while back and I ended up selling it a while after that. I dont know where it is now.

[@tibirius9330]

I'm make the swap myself would love some input from you.

[@r1yamahamini]

Does it under-steer now?

[@mihaildikov5150]

How you wire the rx8's tach?

[@clintparker9981]

Use the Mazda sensor. Your going to need a trigger wheel. It bolts up to the ls harmonic balancer. Just line up the Mazda sensor and bolt it down and your done

[@davidhagler1730]

Hay I wanted to do the same project how much would you say it cost im straped on cash

[@yepyep397]

David Hagler then don't swap it. Just get a normal car if you're broke

[@afepower_rx8811]

EASY fix for the HVAC unit!! DO NOT REPLACE IT!!! Just take it out, take the chip out, and solder ALL the connections on the back of it!!! It will fix the A/C controls. Join the Rx8 Club and Rx8 Projects groups on facebook if you have any questions about it

[@UmpireSam1]

desiding wht to do with mine it wont start

[@Sadge23]

I know you don't have this car anymore, but it's unfortunate that you conveniently covered the location of the check engine light with the steering wheel when you started up. It's hard to tell therefore if you really resolved those issues or if the CEL bulb is out.

[@dustinmcmanus23]

will u build me a 6.2l t56 rx8

[@clintparker9981]

It steers like it's suppose to. No problems with handling.

[@austinfrese7719]

I have a 2004 Mazda rx8. I'm wanting to know info on ls1 swapping it if you could email me at [e-mail] and give me information about it that'd be great

[@calebo3621]

You don't like shifting gears?? What made you even do the swap? Gawley

[@jerrywineland4644]

Clint, Could I get your email? I have a question about the automatic shifter. I am pretty much done with my swap but am not happy with how I linked the shifter to the trans.

[@pmm4177]

I have yet to find a person that did a swap that can give me a pretty close price estimate on the cost

[@murraymadness4674]

Because they are embarrassed to let you know it cost more than a Corvette with a LS motor in it that handles better and is faster.

[@goldfalcon2892]

how can make shift work

[@angelmacchi4041]

Hello brother, the swap to the mazda rx8 was perfect, would you have a contact number or mail, to consult you about the mazda rx8? And how do I get the LS1 engine

[@alimuhassen7281]

I'm in the process of doing this. What your email? Have a couple questions

[@darthneko5714]

I need my rx8 done

[@clintparker9981]

Put about $5000 down it shouldn't be a problem. Retail NADA is about $5900. Unless your credit is exceptional and you know the loan officer, I would think your gonna need half down.

[@TheLastLantern]

Ball park the amount spent swapping the engine.

[@gsppuffer]

Where is the altenator

[@felixroldan9411]

looks pretty clean, but 17000 is alot. i have a little over 5k in mine and it has an ls2 6.0. kept mine auto as well,with hydraulic PS.

[@clintparker9981]

Not sure how you did yours that cheap. I had $5k just in motor and trans then another $3k in motor upgrades. About $3k to Hinson for the swap kit. $1000 just for headers. $400 for pcm tune $400 for custom Harness. $1400 on rims &tires. Not to mention all the little thing like battery relocate. New fuel system. $400 dual core radiator from Mazda speed. Remote fill tank was $300. Front and rear strut tower supports. The list just keeps going. Plus the upfront cost of the car. Not saying your full of it but unless you had a motor, trans, drive shaft, conversion kit, and a car Just laying around, let's just say it's hard to believe. But if your you did one that cheap I applaud you. I would be interested in how the ls2 fits without some cutting on the wheel wells.

[@felixroldan9411]

i got the car for 800 with no motor or trans.motor came from a wrecked trailblazer ss which i got for 2k. sold most of the parts from it and made more then my money back. got a 4l60e from a camaro for 150. shifter and cable also from a camaro. all mounts and braces i made myself. headers are tight fit cast iron hooker headers. ls6 intake manifold,all camaro accesories.harness was about 800 from psi conversions. stock wheels camaro rack and pinion. stock rx8 radiator and fan. still getting ac components together. drive shafft 325. i did get nickel and dimed by smaller fittings. but with that being said i went with the cheapest way possible but keeping it reliable.i do most of my own work, but i hate wiring, thats why i went with psi.

[@hilariogarciaiii3729]

Hey man looking to build my own do you have some advice?

[@clintparker9981]

Henry. I've spent about $17000 on this car so far.

[@UserName-kf8lb]

+Clint Parker is that $17,000 including the vehicle itself, or just the kit and donor car? here in canada you can get RX8s for about $8,000 or less so that's why I'm curious

[@importracer091]

Hey can i get an email address I'm in the process of this swap and have some questions on the kit you used.

[@victorarregnelle8976]

V8 just so its automatic?! :0

[@miko8732]

I know, it's ridiculous

[@travislarue2093]

IL trade you my 2006 gto for it..

[@jasonmiller3592]

Enough said

[@gsppuffer]

Just needs an aluminum cover for the pcm and that's it

[@muhammadabdulkarim4435]

Your email please?

[@jasonmiller3592]

Please don't ask this guy for any swap advice. Seriously look at it.

[@clintparker9981]

I'm sure you know about it than me. Everyone should definitely ask you for advice.

[@clintparker9981]

Donkere. Hit me with phone # or email i,ll send you some pics.

[@Ricardorgp21]

Hey bro I got a few questions about your car I don't know how to email you but this is my email me back if you don't mind... [e-mail]

[@clintparker9981]

[e-mail]

[@santosguerra1349]

how much would you charge to do this again on a 04 rx8 would you do this again?