By Chris Tropea
Jan 11, 2021
Mentioning V8 Roadsters may conjure up images of a massive V8 stuffed into a NA Miata, but the company also produces kits that slot the Chevrolet LFX V6 into a number of popular Mazda products–a kit we decided to use for our budget MX-5 endurance racer.
We recently compared two of the company’s swaps: an automatic Mazda RX-8 and a manual NC-chassis Mazda MX-5? Presented by CRC Industries.
1/8/21 1:06 p.m.
Yes.
1/8/21 1:52 p.m.
It didn't make it into the video, but after shooting wrapped I took the MX-5 out again for a few laps with revised tire pressures and shock tuning, and WOW did that make it a closer competition. The answer really is "Both"
1/8/21 2:05 p.m.
Cool video, I liked the intro by SUPER EXCITED TOM.
1/8/21 2:47 p.m.
what's the cost/weight/size diff on the RX8 LFX vs a 6th Gen V6 Camaro?
1/8/21 3:46 p.m.
In reply to Raze (Forum Supporter) :
I'm going from memory here, but I think the difference is about 300 pounds. The size difference is HUGE though. It's just a drastically different scale for a car. The Camaro is about 6" wider and more than a foot longer.
1/8/21 3:48 p.m.
Okay, that made me laugh out loud. It's an excellent question to ask.
1/8/21 3:56 p.m.
Plus, you can see out of an RX8 :P
Now just need to do an old school version of this comparison: Dusterbd13’s $2000 challenge V6 Miata and wvumtnbkr’s V6 RX7 Champcar.
1/8/21 5:06 p.m.
All that video and we don't get to hear what they sound like? Shame.
1/8/21 7:13 p.m.
But isn't an LS1 version of each even better? Next video?
1/8/21 7:15 p.m.
I'm in!
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