How to LS Swap an RX-8 in 10 Steps - Part 1 - Oh and a Drive Video!

This video will outline how I LS swapped my RX-8 and at the end there is a quick drive video. The process has been broken down into 10 steps and this video will cover the first 5.

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Background: The kit, engine and driveline used
Step 1: Out with the old
Step 2: Differential
Step 3: Front Subframe
Step 4: Prepare the Engine and Transmission
Step 5: Mount the Engine, Transmission and Steering Rack

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Step 6: Cooling System
Step 7: Exhaust
Step 8: Fuel System
Step 9: Brakes/Wheels/Suspension
Step 10: ... The Nightmare - Wiring!

Links
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The Kit - https://v8roadsters.com
GT500 Rear Cover - https://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-88in-gt500-finned-diff-cover.html#customer_q_and_a
Melling High Pressure Pump 10295 - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-10295
Improved Racing (sump baffle, windage tray, crank scraper): https://www.improvedracing.com
Book - How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/193249460X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_2BVM75TPBPFZZ3AHNWMK
Sikky GTO Style Shifter: https://www.sikky.com/product/gto-t56-short-throw-shifter/

Jesse Prather Motorsports: https://jesseprathermotorsports.com/new/
JPM Performance YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JPMPerformance

0:00 Intro
0:11 Welcome
0:21 10 Step overview
0:29 Donor car
0:51 V8R kit description
1:14 Engine, transmission and differential selection
1:34 Step 1: Driveline removal
2:01 Step 2: 8.8" differential
4:44 Step 3: Front subframe
5:43 Step 4: Engine, transmission prep
6:12 LS3 vs LS2 Dyno comparison
7:21 Crank scraper, windage tray & sump baffles
7:35 Building an LS engine book
8:24 CTSV accessory kit with Katech tensioner
8:34 Transmission and GTO shifter
8:49 Intake and oil pan
9:16 Injector cleaning
9:34 PCV system
10:09 Step5: Engine, trans, driveline and steering
12:40 Steering install (and what not to do!)
15:58 Driveshaft and axles
17:07 Cold start
18:12 Highway
19:25 Cruising at 65mph
20:50 Wrap up
20:59 End credits

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