niburu

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well the FC overheated again this morning, so as a special offer to you guys $1500 takes every last bit of RX-7 stuff I've got
otherwise in July I guess I'll start ripping the car apart and do a big part out, which I'd really hate to do;
the body is in very good shape, the interior is in perfect shape, all the electricals work

If I had the time, money, and a garage I'd do an engine swap of some sort or another, but I don't so I can't

avert your eyes saavedro - the car would be a really good candidate for a LS-1 swap in my opinion

rgordon1979

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Agreed!

mdeserteagle50

NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT DO IT!!!!!! LOL!!!!Damn, sorry to hear that....You know how I feel about that car.....Well, I want first dibs on the suspension, hood, bumpers and taillights!!!!!!!

niburu

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don't do what?
not like I'm swapping anything into it
might be cheaper to just buy the car ($1K), especially if I start the parting out process
go back a page and look at all that stuff that's on the car AND the extra stuff I'll let go with it

rgordon1979

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Why don't you like the LS swap deserteagle?!!

Who will be at the Bucks tonight?!!

niburu

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he is one of those rotary purists
I may, depending on my mood and if the FC will restart after this mornings fun.
I've been in a stabby mood all day.

GreatShamanGT

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I wanna pick it up and do a LS1 swap, I rode in Robin's old one and it impressed me badly, just don't want to do wiring though >.>

Saavedro88

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Wow, you guys are pissing the **** out of me...

Seriously?

SERIOUSLY????

GreatShamanGT

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Pierce, have you ridden in Robin's FD? That thing feels like a friggen rocket ship. I loved his FC and I love his FD, and I really do plan on doing an LS1 FC in the future. Not to an FD though.

I'm also planning on putting a body kit on the FD =D







FEED ftw.

niburu

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I told you to avert your eyes

rgordon1979

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Maybe Dave has a spare pacifier they can loan you for a while...

mdeserteagle50

First off, I want to say that I have nothing against anyone who put a v8 into their rx......And as far as bang for buck, it is the ideal choice.
The reason why I dont care for it is because the rotary engine is the reason I fell in love with rx's in the first place. Regardless of the pro's/con's of the engine, i like the individuality of the vehicle because of the rotary engine. Sure, I have 2 ford v8's in a shed(351W and a 460) and have been itching to throw the small block(351) in my n/a......But if I do that, in my mind it will lose its individuality....And also my interest......
Some people only buy certain vehicles because they are fast, or they look a certain way....Im not interested in speed as much as I used to, but the whole car in general. The rx-7, in my opinion is a great car for a genuine enthusiast(not saying that people who swap v8's in their rx's are not genuine enthusiasts)....
Bottom line.....rgordon, I like your car because you took a great vehicle and made it faster...........Even though I wouldnt have taken that route......Looks good, too!!!!

niburu

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that 351W motor needs to go into a Factory 5 car, preferrably their Daytona Coupe

GreatShamanGT

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If I ever pick up an FC, if it's not a T2, the first thing I'm doing is an LS1 swap =D

mdeserteagle50

If only I could afford it..............

But why wouldnt you put the 351W in an fc/fd???

niburu

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I believe there would be actual weight balancing (F/R) issues, the LS-X is an aluminum block and weighs about 40 pounds more than a TII engine
351W is an Iron block motor
plus the LS-X swap has so much stuff already made for it already

mdeserteagle50

Yes, you are right.......That is why you are the man, dave!!!

rgordon1979

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Fair enough!! I agree with a lot of your argument. The rotary engine is what started my disease with the RX7 many years ago.

I will be the first to say if I ever win the lottery or get a significant bump in my salary I will have a FD with a rotary in addition to my LS2 7. The LS conversion is everything I want right now though, maintain the 50/50 weight balance, 400+HP, 28mpg, and reliable as hell!

niburu

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having a Porsche 911 helps

mdeserteagle50

Wow, who can argue with those results???? My way of seeing things is slightly changing......NO!!!! I WONT COME OVER TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!! LOL!!!! But you do make a good and very solid point.......With those results I see why people do v8 swaps....My argument just got crushed....

mdeserteagle50

I dont even want to go there...I wish I never sold the one I had....

niburu

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personally I think the the materials to build a rotary properly just really have not been developed yet
they just can't be run hard or hot enough to reach what should be their peek efficiencies

niburu

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my favorite feature of the car is the distinct lack of plastic in it
unlike the FC where if you take anything apart you're treated to a shower of little plastic bits
conversly I will say the Miata is quite the solid little beast

GreatShamanGT

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So the internals of my engine are good =D

gnictry

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anyone have a launch kit for a 93 rx7?

i was looking and am not sure what to get i see that there is a pro street kit: trailing arms and then a pro track kit: arms and toe link...

what is recomended...it will eventually be single turbo ...not sure what info to give...

sorry for newbie question.