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At this stage I still have the omp pump, but when I am rebuilding the engine I will be removing the shaft that drives the pump and fitting a plate. So if the omp still needs to be plugged in this can be done, but stored away from the engine. With the setup I hope to run, I have limited room in the engine bay and weight is very important. So looks like a hardwired adaptronic seems to be the way. So Clive need your help!!!. As regards the turbo end of things and I could be wrong but surely a well built rx8 engine with decent porting should be capable of 250ish hp. This would be quite good provided I have a bit of Torque. If I then turbo it but run around 7psi of boost this should give me around another 50hp. so 300hp and less than 850kg, all I would need is someone to drive it. Are my figures feasible or have I been inhaling exhaust fumes again

Hi my plan is to get this project up and running as cheaply as possible as it may not work. We are building a ford ka with mazda rx8 suspension and engine. If it is successful, and I need more power then the plan is either to run a turbo at low boost on the current engine or try and locate an rx7 turbo engine.

Thanks for the comments. I don't want to run abs but as each wheel has a wheels speed sensor or abs sensor I feel no reason why I cant make use of it at a sprint or hillclimb as this is probably where I am going to use the car most.
My main aim was to strip as much as possible out of the car in relation to electrics and I am even going as far as to hopefully remove the power steering rack and fit a non power rack. What I need is a fools manual on how to sort the wiring. If the standard loom will work then that will save me a lot of expense but I seem to get the impression that it will hold me back if I want to go turbo'd in the future.

I somehow have managed to purchase a wide bodied rear wheel drive ford ka body shell (I am never again going on to ebay late at night) And yes you have guessed it. I also own an 04 231 rx8 which is my donor vehicle. The engine is fitted and exhaust etc, but now I have to look about wiring. This car is going to be used as a rallycross car so no need for creature comforts etc. I had been thinking of running something like an omex ecu as I have experience with these in a mazda mx5 I used to have but I think I will struggle to control everything I need with the current omex available. Anyone any suggestions on an ecu set up that is suited to an RX8. I plan to eventually turbo this but probably with an RX7 plant at a later date. Any help much appreciated.