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Mazdaspeed Stig · 11-20-2015, 02:43 PM

Hey, guys! I'm new here and I'm really hoping you can help me out.

I'm in the process of swapping a 2013 LFX into my 2006 RX8. I have everything minus the clutch. I ordered a Spec stage 2 but they informed me that it would not work with the factory dual mass flywheel.
I'm really not wanting to spend a whole lot of money considering I'm already $11k deep into the swap.
My question is, are there any good quality aftermarket flywheels that will work with the dual mass or am I better off just buying an aftermarket flywheel?
I had a low mileage stock clutch lined up but of course the guy backed out.

Thanks in advance for the help! I'm really excited to get this thing on the road.

Awit92 · 11-21-2015, 05:45 PM

$11k for an LFX swap? Bruh

Mazdaspeed Stig · 11-21-2015, 10:44 PM

That's including the price of the car. It was purchased with doing the swap in mind.

Awit92 · 11-22-2015, 04:09 PM

Ohhhh than that's acceptable! Can't wait to see the finished result!

Mazdaspeed Stig · 11-22-2015, 04:51 PM

Thanks. My goal is to build the perfect daily driver.
300+whp, 2800lbs, 30+mpg, and a nice handling chasis. I race a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata and it's not the most forgiving to daily.
Do you happen to know if a 2010-2011 clutch will fit the 2013? If I could get that question answered I'd be well on my way.

Anyway, here's a picture of the RX8 pre-swap.
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Awit92 · 11-23-2015, 08:08 AM

Yeah that spec 2 definitely won't work with your setup. The 2011 clutch won't fit either. I think your best bet is going aftermarket. You might have wanted to upgrade it down the road anyway

Mazdaspeed Stig · 11-23-2015, 09:55 AM

Any recommendations? I guess I'll have to go with a lightweight flywheel then, right?

11-20-2015, 02:43 PM	#1
Mazdaspeed Stig Drives: 2006 Mazda RX8 (LFX swap) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	Engine swap clutch question Hey, guys! I'm new here and I'm really hoping you can help me out. I'm in the process of swapping a 2013 LFX into my 2006 RX8. I have everything minus the clutch. I ordered a Spec stage 2 but they informed me that it would not work with the factory dual mass flywheel. I'm really not wanting to spend a whole lot of money considering I'm already $11k deep into the swap. My question is, are there any good quality aftermarket flywheels that will work with the dual mass or am I better off just buying an aftermarket flywheel? I had a low mileage stock clutch lined up but of course the guy backed out. Thanks in advance for the help! I'm really excited to get this thing on the road.

11-21-2015, 05:45 PM	#2
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	$11k for an LFX swap? Bruh __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

11-22-2015, 04:09 PM	#4
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Ohhhh than that's acceptable! Can't wait to see the finished result! __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

11-23-2015, 08:08 AM	#6
Awit92 Drives: 2015 camaro 2LS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 136	Yeah that spec 2 definitely won't work with your setup. The 2011 clutch won't fit either. I think your best bet is going aftermarket. You might have wanted to upgrade it down the road anyway __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, Vitesse Motorsports TC, Solo High Flow Cats, Muffler + resonator delete, Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe, Apex Air scoop, VMAX ported throttle body, Drake Shifter, Z28 spoiler + Zl1-addons Wickerbill, Eagle Eye U halo headlights. Items blacked out/tinted: Hood, wheels, emblems, brake lights.

11-21-2015, 10:44 PM	#3
Mazdaspeed Stig Drives: 2006 Mazda RX8 (LFX swap) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	That's including the price of the car. It was purchased with doing the swap in mind.

11-22-2015, 04:51 PM	#5
Mazdaspeed Stig Drives: 2006 Mazda RX8 (LFX swap) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	Thanks. My goal is to build the perfect daily driver. 300+whp, 2800lbs, 30+mpg, and a nice handling chasis. I race a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata and it's not the most forgiving to daily. Do you happen to know if a 2010-2011 clutch will fit the 2013? If I could get that question answered I'd be well on my way. Anyway, here's a picture of the RX8 pre-swap.

11-23-2015, 09:55 AM	#7
Mazdaspeed Stig Drives: 2006 Mazda RX8 (LFX swap) Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 6	Any recommendations? I guess I'll have to go with a lightweight flywheel then, right?