George Lendich wrote:

     > > >***** 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

**** Not direct bolt -on, but easy mod. I'll do some checking with

the racers and get the details; it will take a day or two. Dave McC

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Cozy Mk-IV RG turbo RX

Dave,
I'm keen to know all about that as well - thanks for the effort!
George (down under)

**** The front cover bolts right up; but because the rx8 front hsg is fatter for
the exhaust ports,the front cover is shallower by about 16 mm. (e shafts are the
same length, see RWS rx8 story). The oil pump drive is now out of alignment so
the drive chain sprocket must be spaced to pick up the new position. This a brief
rundown and pics are on the way when another cover adapt is done. I believe when
you lay the old and new covers side by side, what is required becomes obvious.
The big plus here is that you also get the rx8 computer pickup as well as the new
waterpump. Dave McC

 
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