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Old 10-30-12 | 02:42 PM
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^agreed, but in the choices id say 13b
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Old 10-30-12 | 02:43 PM
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an LS1 would be fun, but it is becoming more and more difficult to actually find a 7 with a rotary still in it
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Old 10-30-12 | 03:22 PM
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If you want to go v8 without the cost of a ls1 id say go with a 1uzfe or a 3.5l rover v8 both are aluminum so it would save you the extra weight and they both also love the boost
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Old 10-30-12 | 04:14 PM
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IMO stick to Rotary bro... ive seen RX-7's smash on corvettes and camaros all day and they have a rotary under the hood..
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Old 10-30-12 | 04:24 PM
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I just bought my first rx7 and many people have suggested a LS swap... not for me, i want to learn/play with the rotary. in the end its really up to you.
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Old 10-30-12 | 05:14 PM
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Old 10-30-12 | 09:26 PM
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13BT all day! haha
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Old 10-31-12 | 09:47 PM
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did Mazda make a like a 3.0 liter with a manual that could fit in nicely ?
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Old 11-04-12 | 05:33 PM
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Ls1 rx-7 is a unique sound too. Loud bark and a hard bite
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Old 11-04-12 | 08:59 PM
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rotary ftw
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Old 11-05-12 | 01:21 PM
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I think the Ls1 is a great engine, but the only thing that makes an rx7 to me is the fact is has a rotary. So that would kinda ruin it to me.
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Old 11-05-12 | 02:17 PM
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I built a ls1 fc convertable a few years ago and it was a great driving car. Nothing fancy , just a bone stock motor and 6-speed. I have nothing against the rotary it was just easier for me to get the results I wanted with the swap.
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Old 11-06-12 | 12:45 PM
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13BT for originality, LS1 for easy repair.
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Old 11-06-12 | 04:50 PM
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13bt!
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Old 11-06-12 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryEvolution
most of the people who say LSx have never gotten to drive a well built rotary or have ever owned one.

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And that's another reason why I havnt done anything about my car yet. Wish I had friends with rx7s lol
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Old 11-12-12 | 11:17 PM
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Old 11-13-12 | 01:39 AM
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I'd say the rotary, it's the point of an rx-7, and its fun. Completely different... and 400HP on 1.3L? That's awesome!
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Old 11-23-12 | 12:56 AM
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Old 11-24-12 | 03:55 PM
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Rotary, v8s are for wannabees
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Old 11-24-12 | 04:02 PM
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LS1 baby
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Old 11-24-12 | 05:49 PM
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Roartery ! But out of curiosity, how common is a Skyline motor ? I've seen them in some magazines, but can't find much about it.
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Old 11-24-12 | 08:25 PM
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Wankel all the way brotha
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Old 11-24-12 | 10:51 PM
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its an rx7 so u have to stick to the 13bt so much potental is there ls1 ull have the tq thats for sure but it competly depnds on wht its for but for me i will sitck to the haritage 13bt all day
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Old 11-25-12 | 12:05 PM
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exactly like K4 said, we r rx7 owners we keep and love rotary engine!!!!
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Old 11-25-12 | 07:21 PM
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I love my car but its cheaper to build a Ls than it is to actually build a 13b parts are Easier to come by also sorry rotory guys at heart no offense.
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