Is it possible to put a v8 in a mazda rx8?

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casey

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I was just wondering if it is even possible and would it upset the balance of the car. If it is possible i want to look into it because the rotary just isnt pushin enough horses for me.
 
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Sean

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There has been a couple successful GM LSx swaps. The hard part is dealing with the CANBUS system for the OEM gauges in the RX8, but otherwise the swap can be done. I don't know what all is involved otherwise, but it only adds about 140lbs to the front-middle of the car. Fortunately the RX8s front tires are far enough forward that it only affects the balance by 1-2% roughly of fore/aft weight distribution.
 
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Sean

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There has been a couple successful GM LSx swaps. The hard part is dealing with the CANBUS system for the OEM gauges in the RX8, but otherwise the swap can be done. I don't know what all is involved otherwise, but it only adds about 140lbs to the front-middle of the car. Fortunately the RX8s front tires are far enough forward that it only affects the balance by 1-2% roughly of fore/aft weight distribution.
 
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