1993 RX7 1JZGTE swap in Guam
04-13-12, 11:58 PM
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Some of you guys considering using this "shop" called shifted performance, may want to do a little research first...
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...=1#post8744643
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...ed+performance
Just FYI.
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...=1#post8744643
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...ed+performance
Just FYI.
Damn that sucks
What other options bsides him and tech2 for swap kits?
04-14-12, 12:02 AM
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GSX - fabricates what you need, but you're paying top dollar. (Which you should for that level of quality.)
Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.
You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.
Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.
You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.
04-14-12, 12:23 AM
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GSX - fabricates what you need, but you're paying top dollar. (Which you should for that level of quality.)
Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.
You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.
Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.
You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.
Does gsx have a web page or something
Or just pm him
04-14-12, 12:37 AM
#104
https://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/rhd-efini-project-2jz-swap-892257/
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe
Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe
Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.
04-14-12, 11:24 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=892257
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe
Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe
Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.
It was a joint venture between myself and my brother, but he has since gotten into some shady stuff, lost his mind, stolen many items from me and my parents, and is not even talking to us anymore. If you have any questions about the swap, or are interested in me doing anything for you, please contact me directly through PM. Do not email the website since my brother has taken control of it, and blocked me out completely.
Sorry for the rant, but I just don't want anyone to think I am affiliated with that website any longer!
04-14-12, 06:31 PM
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05-12-12, 12:19 AM
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UPDATE!!!!
Havent been working on my car lately because i have been missing out spending time with my family. Wow, threadjack!!!!! Haha jk. I do feel bad about that whole situation, but i will build my car myself and it will be done the right way
Got the mounting kit bolted in. Took awhile because of the bushings in the control arms
Also got my flywheel and pressure plate in
Check out my clutch pilot
Putting the motor in the car Tuesday, and hopefully can put the wiring harness in and battery. Hook everything up and then Wednesday start it ip!!!
Havent been working on my car lately because i have been missing out spending time with my family. Wow, threadjack!!!!! Haha jk. I do feel bad about that whole situation, but i will build my car myself and it will be done the right way
Got the mounting kit bolted in. Took awhile because of the bushings in the control arms
Also got my flywheel and pressure plate in
Check out my clutch pilot
Putting the motor in the car Tuesday, and hopefully can put the wiring harness in and battery. Hook everything up and then Wednesday start it ip!!!
05-12-12, 01:05 AM
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Damn AZ U TOOK for ever..lol
How's the ground clearance ..it looks like its too close to the ground ...
i got my engine lasst monday so its time to decide which swap kit should I
get...? .bro ur engine set up looks sick... what size turbo u r goin with?
How's the ground clearance ..it looks like its too close to the ground ...
i got my engine lasst monday so its time to decide which swap kit should I
get...? .bro ur engine set up looks sick... what size turbo u r goin with?
05-12-12, 01:23 AM
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Ground clearance, i cant tell yet until i drop the motor in, mine may be really low because i have the rx7 r1 suspension which makes it VERY low. So we shall see, uf anything ill change out the front suspension.
The shifted performance subframe looks really good. I was originally going to go with tech 2 before but i was hearing some complaints about it, that and some people would ho as far as buying it and modifying it. I would just research around the net like i did to make your decision.
Im going with a Rurbonetics T70 turbo i cant wait!!!!!!
05-15-12, 07:01 AM
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Woooooh!!! Got the motor in, it took a little bit because of the brackets on the sides kept interfering with placing the motor in. I can imagine it being a lot easier placing the car on a lift and lowering the body onto the motor and subframe as Tech2 did in their video. It balances surprisingly well with the R1 suspension. Of course the transmission isnt in yet but that wont add a significant amount as the motor. Well enough talk, here are the pics
05-15-12, 10:28 AM
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I think is just the way he too the pic...
nice job AZ..
=D..
Take a pic to see the ground clearance ...lol one more time ground clearance jaja
i just dnt get over it hahha
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nice job AZ..
=D..
Take a pic to see the ground clearance ...lol one more time ground clearance jaja
i just dnt get over it hahha
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I think I know why.
05-15-12, 02:52 PM
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Talex37
I just noticed it too. Sorry about that, its not fully in though because the shop was closing by the time i was able to get the nuts secured on the mounts. Ill get it again today with an impact.
Mannykiller
You got it!!!
Charlie7
Thanks man. Ill take a pic of that ground clearance as well as soon as i tighten everything up
I just noticed it too. Sorry about that, its not fully in though because the shop was closing by the time i was able to get the nuts secured on the mounts. Ill get it again today with an impact.
Mannykiller
You got it!!!
Charlie7
Thanks man. Ill take a pic of that ground clearance as well as soon as i tighten everything up
05-17-12, 05:16 PM
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Here you go charlie 7
I didnt have measuring tape at the time because i wasnt thinking about it but it appears to be around 6-8 inches from oil pan to the ground
I didnt have measuring tape at the time because i wasnt thinking about it but it appears to be around 6-8 inches from oil pan to the ground
05-17-12, 06:28 PM
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Lowering it? Lol prolly not, mebe change the rims to something low profile, but we will see.
Havent straightened it out yet, been wiring everything up so i can ops check the motor Saturday
Havent straightened it out yet, been wiring everything up so i can ops check the motor Saturday
05-18-12, 07:38 PM
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Why is there a ~1/4" gap between the front lower control arm bushing and the subframe? I'm not even sure how that's possible considering it looks like he used the oem subframe and chopped where he added the cross tubes. I would recommend measuring the engine in several locations relative to the frame rails, because it certainly looks crooked. I am not trying to criticize your build. I just want to make sure you don't get stuck with something that's not built right.
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Why is there a ~1/4" gap between the front lower control arm bushing and the subframe? I'm not even sure how that's possible considering it looks like he used the oem subframe and chopped where he added the cross tubes. I would recommend measuring the engine in several locations relative to the frame rails, because it certainly looks crooked. I am not trying to criticize your build. I just want to make sure you don't get stuck with something that's not built right.
I turned the key and just heard the gear spin. I researched it and found out it may be the bendix. So im going to take it off and see if i can get it rebuilt here.
To everyone out there watching this thread, i understand what all of you are thinking in regards to the 350z, yes it did suck for that individual and ruined Shifted Performance's reputation, but this is my build and it will be done right. Thank you