> > >      > **** The racers are fitting the RX8 front cover to the earlier engines, I
     > > >      > believe it is an easy mod. Better way to go than messing with the old water
     > > >      > pump.  Dave McC

     > > > Dave, we'd be interested in this mod as it would solve the issue of the crank sensor too, but is there a mount on the cover as well?
     > > > ..Chrissi

     > > >***** Hi Chrissi,  I assume you mean 3rd engine mount. After talking with Don Dunbar who has an RX8 in a Mustang 2. The RX8 does not
     > > have the mount under the e shaft ala old 12A cover, nor the two strakes to weld to. However, after moving the alternator from the 12
     > > o'clock position to the center left( aircon compressor,I think), you then have a convenient mount pad in the old alternator position,
     > > (center high). Dave McC

Dear Dave, thanks for the information. Is the rx8 cover otherwise a direct bolt-on to the 3rd gen engine?
...Chrissi

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