# 5 Engines Worth Swapping Into A Mazda RX-8

> Car enthusiasts said their last goodbyes to the Mazda RX-8, as well as the rotary sports car as a whole, back in 2012 when Mazda discontinued it.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1944207/mazda-rx-8-best-engines-to-swap/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68ac83bdab2179663eadc157)
- **Published:** 2025-08-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mazda #engines #enthusiasts #rotary #sports #swapping #worth #approach
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