Stardomfab V8 RX8 Build

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With determination and drive anything is possible. Talking to @rzracingusa about some wheels really got my attitude up. Got the rear subframe in as well as installed the @isc_suspension coilovers. Got the engine bay painted champagne bronze and also installed the front isc coilivers. This thing should be on the ground this weekend! I cant wait. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift

8-22-2020

Got the engine in! I really really love the bronze and black look. Definitely looks classy. Also fit the fuel cell and fully mounted the rad. This is turning out to be a very nice build. I need to order some coil relocation brackets from @ictbillet so i can keep the bay as clean as possible. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift

9-2-2020

Baby steps this week. Just been ordering parts but managed to get the rear window vents cut, painted and installed. Came out very nice especially for my first time. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift #rearmountradiator#nacaducts

9-4-2020

Got my @fastofficial fuel rails installed as well as finding a good place for my @trickflowspecialties@aeromotive regulator. After 2 tries i made my battery mount for my @odysseybattery . Also ordered in a bunch of stuff to get the fuel lines and brake line finished under the car so i can put it on the ground. Still have a bunch of parts to order for the fuel system. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift

9-7-2020

Its the little things. One thing knocked of the list even if its small. This weekend has been a wash for the most part. #stardomfab#stardombuilt #formuladrift#cagedrx8 #vegasdrift #v8rx8#lsswapped #lsswaptheworld #lsrx8#driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation #mazdarx8#drifting #driftlife #fabrication#fabricator #onedayatatime#progressreport #driftrx8 #rx8drift#ripstick #hydroebrake #handbrake

9-10-2020

Oh feels so good to be at this point. Running fuel lines and brake lines. Its an art the way some people do these. Mine came out pretty nice though. Guess buying shitty fittings bit me in the ass though. I couldnt get the hose in without cutting the braiding away. Ill upgrade in due time. @finishlinefactory fittings would really help right now. Also got the @wilwooddiscbrakes clutch master mounted as well as the brake proportioning valve and plumbed. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift

9-12-2020

Oh yeah fuel system is done as well as the brakes (still need stainless soft lines but the hardlines are done). I cant wait to test it an find all the leaks so i have to redo it. Jk. But seriously i want to test it. Should be good do go. This @rhodesracecarsfuel pump setup is pretty damn nice. Had an inline for many years and it was extremely loud. Even over my straight piped v8. This should quiet it down quite a bit. #stardomfab#stardombuilt #formuladrift#cagedrx8 #vegasdrift #v8rx8#lsswapped #lsswaptheworld #lsrx8#driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation #mazdarx8#drifting #driftlife #fabrication#fabricator #onedayatatime#progressreport #driftrx8 #rx8drift

9-13-2020

Struggled today with this thing but is basically done. Will still need a few holes for coolant line bulkheads and some wiring bulkheads. Im not a sheet metal guy but it will be fine for now. Ill rebuild it in the future once i get better tooling. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift #rearmountradiator#rearfirewall

9-19-2020

Its been a while since i did some aluminum. Getting my overflow done the ill get to my swirl pot. #stardomfab #stardombuilt#formuladrift #cagedrx8 #vegasdrift#v8rx8 #lsswapped #lsswaptheworld#lsrx8 #driftcar #rx8 #rx8nation#mazdarx8 #drifting #driftlife#fabrication #fabricator#onedayatatime #progressreport#driftrx8 #rx8drift #tigwelding