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Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Apr 9, 2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

What's up! Just checking in, and yeah I...

What's up!

Just checking in, and yeah I still got the beast but now I live in Cali so it's parked. I figure it might be easier to change out the built 5.0 for a stock LSx so I don't have to...
Forum: NW RX-7 Forum
Oct 30, 2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By 88IntegraLS

I never thought you'd be a BMW owner for long. ...

I never thought you'd be a BMW owner for long. Completely different clique.

I'm still rolling around in the 5.0 FC. It's getting a little rough around the edges but still a ton of fun.
...
Forum: NW RX-7 Forum
Oct 30, 2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Hey Jeff, it's been a while. Another CYM?! :D

Hey Jeff, it's been a while. Another CYM?! :D
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
May 25, 2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,435
Posted By 88IntegraLS

The main items are the engine and computer (which...

The main items are the engine and computer (which you have).

Subframe and / or mounts, modified driveshaft, radiator, and a few zip ties should get you going.
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
May 25, 2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

^ for inspiration Guys, the car is still...

^ for inspiration

Guys, the car is still going strong, still laying down rubber and getting me to work, 2 years later. It seems to like 89 octane in these hot Alabama summers (hot starts are an...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
May 10, 2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

This method works with the manual rack for sure,...

This method works with the manual rack for sure, and a power steering rack might work too, depending on how much you can hack out of the front of the oil pan. Welding on the patch was not too hard,...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
May 9, 2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Update: Motor is still running great! I...

Update:

Motor is still running great! I took a senior engineer for a ride in it the other day and he said it pulled like a viper he test drove. I'm pretty impressed with the small block ford at...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Feb 20, 2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 984
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Tires won't last........

Tires won't last........
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Feb 3, 2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

The small stuff and wiring took months! The fun...

The small stuff and wiring took months! The fun part was getting the motor to fit. The work was getting it to run. :)
Forum: Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
Jan 31, 2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By 88IntegraLS

If you're pissed at the rotary but love the FC...

If you're pissed at the rotary but love the FC chassis, anything is possible with enough determination.
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Jan 31, 2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

The nice thing about living in rural Alabama is...

The nice thing about living in rural Alabama is there are no smog rules. I'm about to reinstall the hot cam and redo the exhaust. A little overlap and some longtubes should bump up the top end a...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 20, 2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Some pics of the final product. I'm still doing...

Some pics of the final product. I'm still doing redneck experiments with insulation, aluminum foil, and cardboard. :D

The car is fast.
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 20, 2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Motor installed with stock intake, oil pan ground...

Motor installed with stock intake, oil pan ground clearance, exhaust fabrication:
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 20, 2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Modded TII driveshaft, motor build pics and...

Modded TII driveshaft, motor build pics and location of T5 shift lever after install:
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 20, 2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Modded oil pan, engine sitting in bay, and fuel...

Modded oil pan, engine sitting in bay, and fuel line routing through the wheel well:
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 20, 2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Here are some build pics of the subframe,...

Here are some build pics of the subframe, firewall, and tranny mount. I have thrashed this car for about a year and the tranny mount is holding up.
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Dec 13, 2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,965
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Do it, man! :D

Do it, man!

:D
Forum: Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
Dec 6, 2008, 06:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,791
Posted By 88IntegraLS

You could put a jet engine in an FC if you had...

You could put a jet engine in an FC if you had enough time and determination. Some swaps are straightforward (LS1 + FC for example), and some can get hairy (20b + FD).

A lot of projects get...
Forum: Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
Dec 6, 2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,045
Posted By 88IntegraLS

A couple years back on the V8Rx7.com forum, there...

A couple years back on the V8Rx7.com forum, there was a pretty cool thread where someone did this swap with the GM 3.8 V6 for his daily driver FC. From what I remember, he said it performed well...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Nov 23, 2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By 88IntegraLS

I had to put a heat shield over my starter to get...

I had to put a heat shield over my starter to get it to turn the motor when restarting hot. It would start it cold but not even turn over hot, until I put on the heat shield. It was a flexible...
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Nov 23, 2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Hi guys, Yes my university web hosting...

Hi guys,

Yes my university web hosting account expired, since I graduated. Update on the car:

Running great! I got about 60 miles of back road action with it yesterday in Alabama's rural...
Forum: Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
Jun 28, 2008, 05:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,865
Posted By 88IntegraLS

I'm waiting for gas to get around $8-10. The...

I'm waiting for gas to get around $8-10. The landscape will surely change. No more ricers? :D
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
May 30, 2008, 05:19 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 90,177
Posted By 88IntegraLS

That blows. OT: anyone got a CYM LSx FD...

That blows.

OT: anyone got a CYM LSx FD for sale?
Forum: Other Engine Conversions - non V-8
Apr 2, 2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,000
Posted By 88IntegraLS

GM Vortec V6 Buick Grand National V6

GM Vortec V6
Buick Grand National V6
Forum: V-8 Powered RX-7's
Apr 2, 2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,438
Posted By 88IntegraLS

Hi, Thanks! It's been quite a good...

Hi,



Thanks! It's been quite a good time since it's been drivable. :)



Wire feed is pretty easy. If you practice on scrap steel you can get to the point of laying acceptably strong...
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