Installing Camaro Differential in 2008 Mazda RX8
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- In this video we get the old rear suspension and engine out and I show the process of installing a 5th gen Camaro rear differential into the 2008 40th Anniversary RX8.
Having build and modified lots of weekend race warriors, i will say that the rea diff cover is a very nice piece of engineering , as you well know the rx8 and nc miata have torque bars which you may not know take the diff head reaction away from the rear subframe , now you are fitting an engine with 10 times the torque ( at 1000rpm ) but not only feeding all that torque into a subframe " not " designed to take that rotation, second screw up! The diff is designed with 2 front ears to control the twisting of the torque these ears from standard are bolted through a bracket either side of the ears, , now all the torque is past through one ear (1/2) and one mount bracket (1/4) , plus an unstrengtend subframe, its a situation that will look good but will rip apart the first time you get wheel hop. 😢 the reason i watched this is that i am bujlding a cobra and using rx8 suspension front and rear on tubular subframes using a nissan 3.6 lsd diff head, and 54 years of mechanical expirience from " build not bought projects
Thanks for your video i have 2 RX8 I will be removing sub frame this weekend going to keep one standard and modify the other one I love RX8 to bits I live in the UK
Thanks very much Kevin uk
have a 2004 rx8 considering this swap. Have questions anyway to talk to you? Thanks Bill By the way, really thank you for all your work in these videos. Would think you might work for Keisler. Great job!
Approximately how much power the diff will hold ?
awesome. thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. Next video should be edited by tomorrow.
So does the rear diff come as part of the kid or is that separate. Does anyone have a list of items that are needed besides the kit.
There is a video here on youtube, where a guy shows a method to lowering the driver seat by 1.5 inch. You only need 2 longer bolts to do that.
Thank you. I'll check it out. I saw a post about it on a forum, but a video is usually better.
It was a good idea using the lfx for the nicer of the 2 examples.
Will those BC coils ride any good? 🤨 there shocks have very little stroke, its alarming.
I agree. It frees up some ideas for the race car, and I think it should make for a great daily driver with this engine. As for the coilovers, I'm hoping they work out. I wasn't originally planning on buying them, but I caught them on a sale that made them 50% less than the cost of the coilovers I was originally planning on buying. Couldn't really find any in depth reviews of them. I will post an update video on them once I get some road, track, and autox miles on them.
I can’t find the link to this diff kit can you please reply with the link thanks
Hey buddy, nice work respect. Can you send me the information where i can get the all that is necessary for the swap please. Im trying to swap the lfx twin turbo in my g8 v6 (LY7) 3.6L. Thanks
I would like to know the the length difference of the old diff to the new with the axle plate adapter.
Is this a kit ?
I’m liking this!
Thanks for watching. Engine install video should be edited by tomorrow
Can i get tye links to all these parts would love to donthis swap
Where can I get the diff mounts
The diff is good, subd
Thanks!
Where can I purchase this kit
Keisler Automation is the company that makes it. I believe there are some parts for sale on their website, but you will need to contact the owner Andrew to see if the full kit is available for purchase yet.
Who makes the kit for the swap
Keisler Automation
Do you know what gear ratio is in that new diff?
It's either a 3.27 or a 3.45, but I can't remember at this moment. I'll have to get back to you on that one.
Track Car Obsession ohh wow thanks for the reply btw, did you do this swap for economy?
I’m sure he did this swap for strength and gear ratio, calm it down from the oem rx8 4.50+ ratio.
Charlie E the stock ratio (for series 1) is 4.44
#RideLife regardless of that anything above 4 for a gear ratio in a street rx8 is not fun ((for some people)) for drivability.
Man....cmon already...😏😉
I’ll buy that rear subframe lol
As of right now it is the new rear suspension for the white track car, but that may change in the future.
removing the engine and transmision together i easier drop the front subframe thats the easiest way to get engine and subframe out
I completely agree. I put the new engine in from the bottom, but it is difficult in my driveway because the asphalt is very uneven and makes it tough keeping everything straight. I should have recommended that instead of going out the top. Thanks for the input