Clown buys new project toy - loses interest - sells it.

[junior3815]

I smell a sleeper

 

[OG-Unleashed]

should of bought my friends lol

check the album
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=39540&id=1328510462

 

[CJ Hungus]

LS1 conversion. /thread

I don't think a 164k mile 88 RX7 is going to be worth much if properly restored. Maybe I am wrong but I would do the LS swap in a heartbeat.

 

[Zembonez]

Some vehicles are preserved as original simply because they are old and unique. 81 RX7s are not just everywhere anymore. Dropping a boat anchor V8 into the engine bay is pretty caveman like anyway. I sure as hell wouldn't do it. Why kill the dynamics of a 2300 pound car? Makes no sense to me. This car is built for a light - high revving engine. It's not made for a low reving torque engine. You'd need to build a cage and do a lot of chassis work for that... and all of the extra weight would ruin the fun of the car. If I wanted a Camaro, I'd buy a Camaro.

 

[CJ Hungus]

Some vehicles are preserved as original simply because they are old and unique. 81 RX7s are not just everywhere anymore. Dropping a boat anchor V8 into the engine bay is pretty caveman like anyway. I sure as hell wouldn't do it. Why kill the dynamics of a 2300 pound car? Makes no sense to me. This car is built for a light - high revving engine. It's not made for a low reving torque engine. You'd need to build a cage and do a lot of chassis work for that... and all of the extra weight would ruin the fun of the car. If I wanted a Camaro, I'd buy a Camaro.

I understand what you want to do with the car and don't want to change the engine. but an LS1/t56 combo is only gonna be around 100lbs more than what is in there now. They are pretty light.

 

[Zembonez]

Some vehicles are preserved as original simply because they are old and unique. 81 RX7s are not just everywhere anymore. Dropping a boat anchor V8 into the engine bay is pretty caveman like anyway. I sure as hell wouldn't do it. Why kill the dynamics of a 2300 pound car? Makes no sense to me. This car is built for a light - high revving engine. It's not made for a low reving torque engine. You'd need to build a cage and do a lot of chassis work for that... and all of the extra weight would ruin the fun of the car. If I wanted a Camaro, I'd buy a Camaro.

I understand what you want to do with the car and don't want to change the engine. but an LS1/t56 combo is only gonna be around 100lbs more than what is in there now. They are pretty light.

Well, we can argue weight all you like but the rotary / 5 speed is a LOT lighter than that... however, the car just isn't designed for the torque of a V8. The unibody would self destruct. I've seen LS engines poked into many different vehicles. Some had some sound engineering and some were simply transplanted in by rednecks. A few hundred additional pounds in the nose of such a light car would make a huge difference in the handling. In a light car, simple moves like moving the battery to the rear can actually alter handling.

 

[Zembonez]

BTW. The 12A engine weighs 187 pounds bare Carl.

 

[CJ Hungus]

Some vehicles are preserved as original simply because they are old and unique. 81 RX7s are not just everywhere anymore. Dropping a boat anchor V8 into the engine bay is pretty caveman like anyway. I sure as hell wouldn't do it. Why kill the dynamics of a 2300 pound car? Makes no sense to me. This car is built for a light - high revving engine. It's not made for a low reving torque engine. You'd need to build a cage and do a lot of chassis work for that... and all of the extra weight would ruin the fun of the car. If I wanted a Camaro, I'd buy a Camaro.

I understand what you want to do with the car and don't want to change the engine. but an LS1/t56 combo is only gonna be around 100lbs more than what is in there now. They are pretty light.

Well, we can argue weight all you like but the rotary / 5 speed is a LOT lighter than that... however, the car just isn't designed for the torque of a V8. The unibody would self destruct. I've seen LS engines poked into many different vehicles. Some had some sound engineering and some were simply transplanted in by rednecks. A few hundred additional pounds in the nose of such a light car would make a huge difference in the handling. In a light car, simple moves like moving the battery to the rear can actually alter handling.

Who says we have to argue. I prefer a friendly discussion. All my sources (rx7 forums) say the 12A with accessories and gearbox runs close to 375lbs. and a complete LS1 with t56 runs anywhere from 450-490lbs. You know I'm just discussing for discussion sake.

 

[Alljackedup408]

I say LS1 conversion... or its a turd.

 

[Zembonez]

Who says we have to argue. I prefer a friendly discussion. All my sources (rx7 forums) say the 12A with accessories and gearbox runs close to 375lbs. and a complete LS1 with t56 runs anywhere from 450-490lbs. You know I'm just discussing for discussion sake.

Same here.

I say LS1 conversion... or its a turd.

Spoken like a GOOD redneck!