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     So, I started this blog because I wanted to add more information to the internet on how to do a Honda K20/K24 swap on a Mazda RX-8. I noticed most of the resources were random people on YouTube showing their completed swap, or some other guides/vlogs that are pretty outdated.

    I noticed a large gap in information, specifically surrounding the wiring and electrical portion of the swap. I want to elaborate on points that aren't covered by other people, to help the car community and to make someone else's swap easier.

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  1. joseml87April 25, 2021 at 12:34 AM

    very interesting! I've been thinking about changing my engine for a k24 turbo for several months.
    I have seen people who use an ecummaster control unit and people who use the donor engine control unit (in my case of accord type r) ... I hope to read how you have done the wiring

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2023 at 3:15 AM

    Did you finish the wiring? Did you get the 2 ecus to run the car? Did you get the car to run?

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  3. AnonymousAugust 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM

    I got one for sale, 67k miles clean, nav, dvd, sunroof, leather, fully loaded ready for a swap. https://offerup.com/item/detail/1614349465

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