capella to rx3??

02-KQ-LASR · 10-12-2008, 08:10 PM

hey guys,
i was just wondering, can you convert a mazda capella into an rx3 of the same year??
i think i read it somewhere that you can with changing parts etc?
thanks for any help.

LordWorm · 10-12-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

hey guys,
i was just wondering, can you convert a mazda capella into an rx3 of the same year??
i think i read it somewhere that you can with changing parts etc?
thanks for any help.

808 to RX3 is relatively common... a lot of "rx3" drag cars are just 808's due to the insane expense of purchasing a genuine rx3....

not sure exactly WHAT is involved....but it certainly can be done.

02-KQ-LASR · 10-12-2008, 08:17 PM

808 simillar to capella??

02-KQ-LASR · 10-12-2008, 08:20 PM

just googled it, looks the goods!!
im contemplating geting either a converted rx3 or gettin a gtho replica...
aussie mussle car or jap muscle car??

Cosmo Dude · 10-12-2008, 08:24 PM

Putting a rotary into a Capella or 808 is rather straight forward but it won't make it an Rx-anything. It's basicly fabricating an engine mount and knowing where to bolt it.
13B turbos are a little more difficult but nothing any competant rotary workshop couldn't handle in their sleep.

LordWorm · 10-12-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cosmo Dude

Putting a rotary into a Capella or 808 is rather straight forward but it won't make it an Rx-anything. It's basicly fabricating an engine mount and knowing where to bolt it.
13B turbos are a little more difficult but nothing any competant rotary workshop couldn't handle in their sleep.

Oh for sure..wouldn't be at all surprised if there are mount kits available to do the job - the swap is relatively common...

KQ: it may be cheaper/less headachey to buy one that has already had the conversion done... a quick look on carsales turns up this: http://carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/MAZDA/808/details.aspx?R=5760003&Make=MAZDA&__Ns=pCar_Privat eSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCa r_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&Model=808&__N=429496 5340%200%201216%20834%20285%20257%204294954398&Sta te=All%20States&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&Cr=0& __Nne=20&trecs=9&state_id=0&__sid=11E065887DCF

rodhog · 11-12-2008, 02:31 AM

it's a Rx-2 that a ealry capella turns into.

having said that - Many have been done - Rx-2's are very very hard to do. Because of parts

808 into RX-3 is viable due to many aftermarket front ends etc.

But end of day, depending on what you want ot achive none are viable.

In that - only originality in the Jap- classic market matters.

In comparisson yes a GT - look-like and many as hell around some done for fun others done down to everything, Like one well known one in Sydney - owned by a well known Diff specialist sold for upward for $80,000 and it's only a replica phase 3. but everything was too the book and it was perfect - I mean perfect.

At the momeny IMO the cars to look for are going ot be on the market soon - interest rate-s alot of these thigns were bought on the whole Mid-life crisis and on loan extentions to houses.

I know of many in sydney who are looking for the right buyer. but we are talking - Original and value type cars - Cheapest is a HDT brock VL - original - except for engine - It has orignal numbers and engine just not fitted. Yet at $35,000 It's possible cheapest one. Yet I have feeling it was sold recently. Not sure - I just had to get a blue slip for it.

Now IMO for the money if you look long terms it's 80's Group3 and Group C - commys as many are hidden - EG they aint' in great condition but oyu buy for the numbers and fix them up.
I found a bluey - back in 2001. Should of bought it myself but didn't have $16,000 yes tha'ts how cheap. It was orignal bluey SS groupA SL - it had full paper work. But it was clean and worn. Motor need overhaul had hard life the 4 speed was just as bad. but interior was good and body work fixable. My understanding is the person I found it for - now has it perfect.
reason I could do it is because HDT are just around the corner from me and near MAZFORD parts plus.
I personally been looking for either original HSV SV88 VL 5L. Or Brock VL.

I personally want some thing carby.

But also in my attention now is orginal HSV's - VN to VP.
Not enhanced but actual HSV models. Liek orginal cluby.

Also GTS-R is in wanted list. Blueprint is getting hard to track down for decent money. Amazingly in NSW alone 9 reported GTS-R write offs.

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10-12-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	808 simillar to capella?? __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

10-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	just googled it, looks the goods!! im contemplating geting either a converted rx3 or gettin a gtho replica... aussie mussle car or jap muscle car?? __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

10-12-2008, 08:24 PM	#5
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Putting a rotary into a Capella or 808 is rather straight forward but it won't make it an Rx-anything. It's basicly fabricating an engine mount and knowing where to bolt it. 13B turbos are a little more difficult but nothing any competant rotary workshop couldn't handle in their sleep. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

11-12-2008, 02:31 AM	#7
rodhog Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney Lakemba Car: mx-6 626 Gs300 Maz2 was 95 KF BA-HT Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: rodhog	it's a Rx-2 that a ealry capella turns into. having said that - Many have been done - Rx-2's are very very hard to do. Because of parts 808 into RX-3 is viable due to many aftermarket front ends etc. But end of day, depending on what you want ot achive none are viable. In that - only originality in the Jap- classic market matters. In comparisson yes a GT - look-like and many as hell around some done for fun others done down to everything, Like one well known one in Sydney - owned by a well known Diff specialist sold for upward for $80,000 and it's only a replica phase 3. but everything was too the book and it was perfect - I mean perfect. At the momeny IMO the cars to look for are going ot be on the market soon - interest rate-s alot of these thigns were bought on the whole Mid-life crisis and on loan extentions to houses. I know of many in sydney who are looking for the right buyer. but we are talking - Original and value type cars - Cheapest is a HDT brock VL - original - except for engine - It has orignal numbers and engine just not fitted. Yet at $35,000 It's possible cheapest one. Yet I have feeling it was sold recently. Not sure - I just had to get a blue slip for it. Now IMO for the money if you look long terms it's 80's Group3 and Group C - commys as many are hidden - EG they aint' in great condition but oyu buy for the numbers and fix them up. I found a bluey - back in 2001. Should of bought it myself but didn't have $16,000 yes tha'ts how cheap. It was orignal bluey SS groupA SL - it had full paper work. But it was clean and worn. Motor need overhaul had hard life the 4 speed was just as bad. but interior was good and body work fixable. My understanding is the person I found it for - now has it perfect. reason I could do it is because HDT are just around the corner from me and near MAZFORD parts plus. I personally been looking for either original HSV SV88 VL 5L. Or Brock VL. I personally want some thing carby. But also in my attention now is orginal HSV's - VN to VP. Not enhanced but actual HSV models. Liek orginal cluby. Also GTS-R is in wanted list. Blueprint is getting hard to track down for decent money. Amazingly in NSW alone 9 reported GTS-R write offs.