2006 Mazda RX-8 — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2006 Mazda RX-8 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2006 Mazda RX-8. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Bay Area, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “8 — engine fits but driveline angle,” that was the fork that mattered for me. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

I parked the 2006 Mazda RX-8 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'll update if anything new shows up.