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[★ Shandelle ★]

Sorry guys... We've been super busy. Just finished up a long to-do list for the V8 conversions. We redesigned our rads to work with both the LS and LFX. Also have long tubes otw for those guys. The V6 is back on the lift just nothing to update at the moment.

[PAT CONLON]

Any news? Any pictures?

[Captain]

Any news? Any pictures?

Yes, any news? I've seen LFX engines for as little as $1700 so this is a great option.

[★ Shandelle ★]

RX8 LFx items are at powder coating. With the NB back on the rack Steve and I have decided to change a few times to better suit. Steve is finishing the changes and then we'll start the final build process.

[ButtonPuncher]

Hi Shandelle,
A few questions for you regarding the RX-8 kits...

1. How much lighter is the LFX vs the stock rotary?
2. Will you be able to retain the stock gauges and ABS?
3. Will these be manual only or will an automatic transmission also work? (I'm thinking about making this my daily driver and an 8-speed ATX would be awesome.)
4. As far as turbos go, are you talking about using a Caddy LF3 V6 twin turbo engine or are you talking about using one of the aftermarket turbo kits for the LFX?

Thanks for your time and for any information.

Ben

[★ Shandelle ★]

Ben-

I'll need to ask Steve about the weights. I think the LFX is a little heavier.
We have a CAN conversion that will work with the stock gauges. ABS will function.
Not knowing the current size of the 8- speed I can't comment. The 4L60 will clear with limited exhaust clearance.
LF3 is a turbo variant of the LFX. We will most likely design our own system to fit these cars.

Cheers

[ButtonPuncher]

Thanks for the great news Shandelle! Having the stock gauges and ABS work is AWESOME!!!

A paddle-shift 8-speed would have been pretty epic but manual is more fun to drive. A dual 2.5" twin turbo exhaust will be even more epic.

I'm also glad to hear about your own turbo kit. The packaging on OE turbo systems is so incredibly tight that you're limited in turbo selection and upgrades.

Thanks,
Ben

[PAT CONLON]

Hello Shandelle, welcome to May...any news? Any details? Hurdles? Love to hear them....Picts would be outstanding!

So we can close the pool...left exhaust over or under the steering shaft? TIA Pat

[— Phatmiata —]

I think he is still on vacation out of the country. I'm sure he will chime in once he gets back.

[PAT CONLON]

From the looks of it, the RX/LFx conversion went first....oh well.

[★ Shandelle ★]

Pat don't get your hopes up. Steve has a few boxes of fresh shiny parts otw to him for the NB.

[PAT CONLON]

"Don't get my hopes up"?

Sadly, that does not sound encouraging...

I'm outta here...