HMMMM.. so this RX7 fell into my lap this weekend...... KARATE KICK!!! HAYAAAAA!!!!! [Archive]

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-20-2009, 03:19 PM

Interesting weekend for me..

Hmm... so my boys older brother just gave him this RX7 which has a blown twin turbo motor and he didnt want it... sooooo... he gave it to me!

93 RX7 FD "touring" edition..

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So im probably going to sit on it for now til i finish some other projects or til i find someone REASONABLE to put in a LS motor in there.. then take it out and play for a bit..

not really a japanese car guy but i always liked these..

blown9746

10-20-2009, 03:27 PM

why can't I have that kind of luck?

ls motors in the rx7 are really popular for a reason. they are badass.

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-20-2009, 03:31 PM

yea supposed to be a almost PERFECT balance ratio..

cheapthrillz

10-20-2009, 03:33 PM

Sniff..... Sniff Sniff..... Do I smell a track rat?

dropit69

10-20-2009, 03:46 PM

oh my..thats a great freebie there now..i smell ls conversion..

Young Gun

10-20-2009, 03:47 PM

ls1 and a 6 speed... heads and a camp, go have fun!

68Formula

10-20-2009, 04:21 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/vindieselpicture1-1.jpg

You still owe me a 10 second car.

Restomod

10-20-2009, 04:23 PM

DUDE !?!??! The guy GAVE you an FD?!?!?! WTF , have I told you I hate you yet???? J/K!!! << J/K!!
LS time!!!!!!! Should be able to get some good $$ for the combo out of it to help cover the LS.

twosaturns

10-20-2009, 04:25 PM

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you still owe me a 10 second car.

ahhhhhh! Vin diesel man boobs!!!! Make it stop!!!

twosaturns

10-20-2009, 04:28 PM

last gen RX-7's are real cool, love the center mounted tach. the rotary is interesting, but EVERY SINGLE ONE of these is on its 2nd or 3rd engine. they ALL blow. word was Mazda USA took a BEATING on warranty issues w/ these things which contributed to them being pulled from the US market. didn't help that they used to cost more than a corvette.

454bug

10-20-2009, 05:12 PM

Damn dude... you're one lucky sucka... :smoke:

Let me give you some "food for thought"...

ohhhh.... the possibilities...

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Patrick

10-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Love those cars! There is a very nice 3rd gen running around Orlando with an LS motor.

camaro2nv

10-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Ive always loved those cars! NICE!

Supra510

10-20-2009, 05:56 PM

Nice. FD+LSx = the ultimate performance swap IMO.

Dstoltenberg

10-20-2009, 06:05 PM

You know, you suck :smoke:

I've been daydreaming about owning one of these with an Lsx 6-speed swap since I first drove a 1st gen i picked up for 200$ about 3 years ago.

E.rodz

10-20-2009, 06:06 PM

looks like you got some serious dirt on your bro.could it be a drunken night and some farm animals and picts.l.o.l.just kidding you should be happy to have a bro. like that looks like a twin turbo cobalt motor just to be differnt.you can never go wrong with a ls conversion either.what ever you chose we will be watching and keep us posted.

slowcamaro

10-20-2009, 06:06 PM

twin turbo rotary into VENGEANCE! Piss off both crowds!

srh3trinity

10-20-2009, 06:12 PM

Very nice pick up. I would go with an LS and flat black it out.

Ash

10-20-2009, 06:23 PM

You got a FD for free....:hammer:

Happy for you boss. Veilside kit :drool:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/veilside-1.jpg

Dante

10-20-2009, 06:27 PM

very cool what engine did it have a 13 or 20b?
i think i have seen one with an ls it fit perfectly.
nice grab

joemac

10-20-2009, 06:32 PM

Those wide body kits make for a very menacing look. With LS power I would drive one.

65MALI

10-20-2009, 07:53 PM

You lucky *******! sick car.worthy ls candidate, keep us posted

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-20-2009, 07:59 PM

I was thinking perhaps something like this.. minus the green in the wheels, WING, and more meat... with an L92?.. hhahaa!

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and no i didnt get it for FREE.. but DAMN NEAR CLOSE TO IT!

ahahaa

yea gotta thank my boy Teror...

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-20-2009, 08:09 PM

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mc84_zz4

10-20-2009, 08:20 PM

Great score, that looks cherry. I'd leave the exterior stock looking, then they'll feel the LS power...BAM! too late!
:spank2:

slowcamaro

10-20-2009, 08:29 PM

dumped and hella-flush son.

showa

10-20-2009, 08:35 PM

WOW... Looks like another E ticket ride on the horizon.......

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-20-2009, 08:38 PM

I took a Helladump.. and it BARELY flushed...

and whats an E ticket?

kinda old for your intarweb jargons..

454bug

10-20-2009, 08:56 PM

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streetfighter written all over it!!!

Young Gun

10-20-2009, 09:04 PM

love the veilside kit... just sexy

454bug

10-20-2009, 09:15 PM

man... that Veilside IS sweet!!! :yum:

I had never heard of it before... I see where they were used in the "Fast and the Furious - Part 3" movie...

on the RX7 and the 350Z...

TonyL

10-20-2009, 09:25 PM

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yes please

Ash

10-21-2009, 03:16 AM

Man lol. I feel like this is my territory. I got started on cars with imports and then branched out into domestics/muscle.

454bug, Veilside kits are pretty nuts...all their designs are wind tunnel tested too. The price would make your jaw drop though.

Flat black, dumped on bronze TE-37's. I like where your going..street fighter indeed. www.v8rx7forum.com

"RE-Amemiya" is a bitchin japanese tuner that specializes in rotaries, specifically the FD. That rear carbon diffuser on the flat black one you posted is theirs (or a knock off), and I'm pretty sure the sides and front diffuser is theirs as well . They also make over fenders/flares, and aero bits that compliment the original design nicely.

the rear over-fenders and sick front end conversion with carrera headlights
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/0611sccp_01zmazda_rx7_fd3sright_front_vi-1.jpg

Payton King

10-21-2009, 05:44 AM

a long time. There was one I would pass everyday that needed attention. They guy wanted way too much money for it. Sounds lilke you got a killer deal. If I remember correctly they came from the factory weighing 2900 lbs with a 50/50 weight distribution. The LS motor and T56 weigh the same as the rotary motor.

I think the conversion stuff is $800.

www.hinsonsupercars.com (http://www.hinsonsupercars.com)

joemac

10-21-2009, 06:17 AM

From what I can tell they either hold their value or are generally overpriced from the ones I have looked at. After looking around a bit at these I would really enjoy having one as a project. Keep us updated on progress I am subscribing.

scogin918

10-21-2009, 07:13 AM

This guy made a site for his install:
http://rexasaurus.com/

Or you can find a bunch here:

http://www.v8rx7forum.com/

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-21-2009, 07:38 AM

Flat black, dumped on bronze TE-37's. I like where your going..street fighter indeed. www.v8rx7forum.com (http://www.v8rx7forum.com)

Yea man i was thinking bronze or black..

pretty much going with the streetfighter theme on this one because of all ive seen are just slickies and pretties.. I dont really care too tuff about this car so im going to rock it out hard.

and yea Payton that was the kit i was looking at.. but the whole kit is 3500.. which is pretty reasonable i think..

formula

10-21-2009, 08:28 AM

you go through with the swap and ever decide to sell it, you PM me. I've been wanting to do exactly this for about the same amount of time I've been wanting to do my car.

Nuke1

10-21-2009, 08:30 AM

That is just too cool!

andrewb70

10-21-2009, 08:54 AM

Nice. I am sure you know this place:

http://www.v8rx7forum.com

I used to have a LS6 powered FC, but it was more of a drag car.

Andrew

PleaseNoSteve

10-21-2009, 09:15 AM

I cant wait to see what comes out of this new project........

Brandon Miller

10-21-2009, 10:00 AM

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Anybody else think a Chrysler designer had a similar shot like this on his wall when the Viper was designed?

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-21-2009, 10:03 AM

heres some better ideas of what im going to go for..

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formula

10-21-2009, 10:20 AM

found this....

http://www.amazon.com/Build-Your-Own-V8-RX-7/dp/1448648173/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249917760&sr=8-1

you could have it up and running next week!

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-21-2009, 10:30 AM

wooooord?

thats mad suspect... ahahha

Nessumsar

10-21-2009, 11:43 AM

Is it too late to call the engine??? My buddy has a BMW 2002 that I've been trying to get him to put a rotary in!

And that is a great score, super lucky! I almost bought a 1st gen, just too cool looking.

srh3trinity

10-21-2009, 05:05 PM

Flat black with a bronze or titanium colored wheel.

robert irvin

10-21-2009, 05:15 PM

This could help if you havent seen it. This is the company that most use from what I have seen.

http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/

dropit69

10-21-2009, 05:19 PM

ohhhh that yello one is sweet..i likey !!

varlo

10-21-2009, 06:45 PM

wow free 3rd gen tt rx7!!!!! that is nuts i can only wish i was lucky enough

andrewb70

10-21-2009, 07:18 PM

This could help if you havent seen it. This is the company that most use from what I have seen.

http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/

I don't want to say too much, but these guys are not the best. There are a couple of other vendors that make front cradles for LSx engines as well as mounting hardware to mount a Ford 8.8 IRS center section for a much more durable rear end. The Driveshaft Shop makes axles for the swap.

Andrew

676869addict

10-21-2009, 07:51 PM

look up "larson rotary performance" great guy loads of info on the fd

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-21-2009, 08:02 PM

For real Andrew?.. i was thinking to go with their kit.. last thing im gonna need is some hackjob kit.

Restomod

10-22-2009, 05:30 AM

Check out LS1 Tech there were several threads in the Hybrids section on LS swaps in FD's.

Payton King

10-22-2009, 06:55 AM

because I spent a couple of hours on the V8RX7 website. Cool stuff there.

Seems like a read somewhere the Shamberg, or something like that, was the best kit.

I would suggest taking a little time over there.

Tig

10-22-2009, 10:49 AM

Congrats on the RX, looks great.
I've always been a fan of that model.
That with an LSX would be insane, even with a new rotary would still be a bad ass car.

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-22-2009, 02:57 PM

Yea i plan on staying on the V8RX7 site before i get into this one.. kinda nerve racking having this one burning in the back of my mind while i still need to finish Venny and Stormy.

But at least all those trips to Japan i make i can utilize.. ahaha

Fesler built

10-22-2009, 03:07 PM

nice maybe I can make you some cool billet parts for it.

6'9"Witha69

10-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-22-2009, 03:37 PM

nice maybe I can make you some cool billet parts for it.

that would be somethin!

thats a road less traveled in that scene for real..

and GET AWAY FROM HONDA SOCIETY?!?

NEVAR!!

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T_Raven

10-23-2009, 03:33 AM

Awesome score! I love 3rd gen rx7s, turbo cars are worth good money still, I'm surprised he just gave it to ya.

litevette

10-28-2009, 06:51 AM

Oh man! I had one of those and loved it. All ended when a deer decided to kiss my bumper at 130 mph. Lucky to still be here!
Sure wanted to go hunting after that!!!:machine::machine::machine:

oobus

10-29-2009, 07:10 AM

This is who you want to buy your swap subframe and parts from:
http://www.v8rx7forum.com/samberg-rod-custom/

I've got a 93 with a 400hp. LS1 in it. Great car, 2,800lbs wet, almost 50/50 balance. P.S., A/C and I'll have the cruise control back in it next month. The LS1 looks like it was made to fit in this car.

Good luck!

Matt