RX-8 Project
The project consist of swapping out the 13B Renesis engine with a 13BREW
using a GT35R turbo setup. The goal of this project is a
daily driven, quick spooling, mid to high 400 rear wheel horsepower car
with ultimate reliability.
The Renesis is a great "Normally Aspirated"
motor, no question about it. However, if you are looking for a
turbocharged motor, the 13BREW still has a lot to offer with far greater
potential.
Click here for conversion details
The Baseline - 13B Renesis
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The project mule dressed with MazdaSpeed kits,
Volk Racing rims and Tein Flex coil overs.
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The baseline dyno for this stock car was 191
rear wheel horsepower. |
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Engine building Process
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13BREW Rotor with
extended Renesis beveled type cuts.
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Clearancing the side
seals. |
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Iannetti 2mm ceramic seals are used in this build along with the
Renesis eccentric shaft. |
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Final check of the ported housings. |
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The final assembled motor and ready to be drop into the RX-8
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The Swap - 13BREW with GT35R
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The 13BREW engine
mounted with the Garrett GT35R turbo using a high temp ceramic
coated custom short runner
turbo manifold.
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The engine mounted
with finalization of the engine harness.
Apex PowerFC runs the
13BREW while keeping the RX-8 ECU to run rest of the car's
system. |
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The 13BREW mounted in the
engine bay of the RX-8 shown with the custom front mount
intercooler. |
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The Sleeper
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