Continuing work on the 8.8 swap. Final test fit before grinding everything clean and welding.
Good fitment to the front of the subframe, TIG welding this was not a problem at all.
We also put a bead on the underside, where the rear of the front plate meets the RX-8 subframe.
Cleaned, primed, and rattle-canned black.
Here's a close-up of the lower "legs" of the front plate welded to the subframe.
Another close-up of the welding on the front plate / subframe interface, as well as the front bushings, with the final drive installed. There were no fitment issues after welding.
Top down view with the final drive all bolted up. Looks like it was meant to go there! The Ronin kit is awesome...