Build thread! Action! Danger! A driveway!
12-10-10, 06:21 PM
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Hope this does not happen to you and wish you all the success,but those v8-7 kind projects are for sale frequently on craigslist. you could have bought one and sold your shell to some one else. Just saying
But anyways have you checked http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ for what your doing.
FYI RX-7 in video has stock block 13b running E-85 not that "expensive",check it out.
But anyways have you checked http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ for what your doing.
FYI RX-7 in video has stock block 13b running E-85 not that "expensive",check it out.
2. If you had read the thread you would have noticed that the swap kit I took pictures of is in fact the grannys kit.
3. Even if that rotary wasn't a bank-breaker, it will be once it pops, and I'm sure it's not running completely stock to be able to keep up with 350 horse.
This is all. Constructive comments ahoy.
12-10-10, 07:04 PM
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12-10-10, 07:33 PM
#104
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Funny. My FB doesnt have the sliding hood option 
I kid, I kid....
Man..... That interior is SICK. Weight reduction at its finest!
But, I know a guy at mazdaspeed that can still get a race ratio steering box... He is absolutely adamant that it doesnt get sold to a V8-7, but wouldnt that be a great solution or what?? Before talking to him, I didnt even know there was such a thing.
He did comment that even the supposed "race" boxes still developed slop over time.
Its worth a try, call mazdaspeeds 800 number and ask for kris, hes selling it.
I kid, I kid....
Man..... That interior is SICK. Weight reduction at its finest!
But, I know a guy at mazdaspeed that can still get a race ratio steering box... He is absolutely adamant that it doesnt get sold to a V8-7, but wouldnt that be a great solution or what?? Before talking to him, I didnt even know there was such a thing.
He did comment that even the supposed "race" boxes still developed slop over time.
Its worth a try, call mazdaspeeds 800 number and ask for kris, hes selling it.
12-10-10, 09:56 PM
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1. I spent 8 hours just retrieving the car, and it wasn't a shell when i got it, so no. Also, I don't care what's on craigslist or ebay or autotrader or sitting on the street with a for sale sign.
2. If you had read the thread you would have noticed that the swap kit I took pictures of is in fact the grannys kit.
3. Even if that rotary wasn't a bank-breaker, it will be once it pops, and I'm sure it's not running completely stock to be able to keep up with 350 horse.
This is all. Constructive comments ahoy.
2. If you had read the thread you would have noticed that the swap kit I took pictures of is in fact the grannys kit.
3. Even if that rotary wasn't a bank-breaker, it will be once it pops, and I'm sure it's not running completely stock to be able to keep up with 350 horse.
This is all. Constructive comments ahoy.
2.The rx7 in the vid is stock block as in stock ports,stock internals making 600hp on e-85,it's all about proper tuning which alot of people still don't get,equals less chance of "POP" and the other rx7 in the vid with the v8 had nos im sure he had more than 350hp.
But regardless i still wish you luck
12-15-10, 01:05 AM
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Haha so they did, but they can't stop the awesome, they can only sip the haterade. Not much to report, but Ed Curtis at FTI did email me back with some great advice and suggestions, I'm waiting to hear a quote from him for a cam rockers and 5/16 studs, then work can begin again in earnest.
12-31-10, 01:59 AM
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Bad news time, although the check is out for the rockers studs and cam (and a big thanks to Ed for being such a great guy to work with) after spending hours getting the air out of the new SS lines I realized that my master cyl is shot, the pedal won't consistently hold, and with some prodding always falls to the sheetmetal, making me think my seals are toast. 
New one is on the way, and a rebuild kit so I can rehabilitate the left front caliper which wants to stick. While I was at it I ordered door seals, and once the cam is in and the valvetrain done I'll already have enough to get an intake manifold. Slowly but surely...
New one is on the way, and a rebuild kit so I can rehabilitate the left front caliper which wants to stick. While I was at it I ordered door seals, and once the cam is in and the valvetrain done I'll already have enough to get an intake manifold. Slowly but surely...
01-18-11, 06:20 PM
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Finally, another update for you guyses. I tried to refurb my sticking caliper, and see if i could get it to not be impossible to retract, but alas I failed and had to buy a new one.
^Bad pitting, perhaps this caused things to suck?
^Plenty of naste in the caliper, I cleaned it all out but it didn't help me, perhaps the seals were swollen or something? Couldn't get the pot back in.
^Driveway cleaner treatment. F-kd is right.
And now for your super special bonus round! A video update for you three loyal followers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXl8wziuAQo
^Bad pitting, perhaps this caused things to suck?
^Plenty of naste in the caliper, I cleaned it all out but it didn't help me, perhaps the seals were swollen or something? Couldn't get the pot back in.
^Driveway cleaner treatment. F-kd is right.
And now for your super special bonus round! A video update for you three loyal followers!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXl8wziuAQo
01-18-11, 10:46 PM
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if you really caredabout your followers you wouldnt post videos I cant see them till july.
anyway im glad you are going new on the calipers. I had to do the same mine were in bad shape perhaps ill get a pic like yours.
I cant see them till july.anyway im glad you are going new on the calipers. I had to do the same mine were in bad shape perhaps ill get a pic like yours.
01-21-11, 05:24 AM
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but I don't think the other one is in that bad a shape. I'll find out eventually...
01-21-11, 09:03 AM
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it takes ten minutes to load a page without pictures. now imagine video 
just for me though keep going i will watch them in the summer when i get home. i hear you too, i am going to do a twin turbo ls build now, lots have changed and i want to go bigger
just for me though keep going i will watch them in the summer when i get home. i hear you too, i am going to do a twin turbo ls build now, lots have changed and i want to go bigger
02-04-11, 10:19 PM
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After a visit to pep boys to rent the harmonic damper puller, the old cam is finally out and the new one is on the way! Can't wait to button up the motor, but here are some update pics for now.
^Tunnel of doom?
^Tunnel of doom?
02-11-11, 02:45 AM
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Some people are lazy and don't want to type, so they make videos. I'm one of these people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SGm4hGgF9o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14xiBTNH8So
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SGm4hGgF9o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14xiBTNH8So
02-11-11, 05:53 PM
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Love the Exxon Valdez opening pictures. This will be a fun project which I'm sure you are realizing that already. Don't forget to thank your folks for letting you play mad scientist.
Start looking for a Mustang or similar 8.8" rear end. You are going to need it
Same bolt pattern as a Mazda BTW..... Just need to swap over the mounting brackets from your factory rear end. Lots more gear ratio options too. For cheap.
Start looking for a Mustang or similar 8.8" rear end. You are going to need it
Same bolt pattern as a Mazda BTW..... Just need to swap over the mounting brackets from your factory rear end. Lots more gear ratio options too. For cheap.
02-11-11, 10:36 PM
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Love the Exxon Valdez opening pictures. This will be a fun project which I'm sure you are realizing that already. Don't forget to thank your folks for letting you play mad scientist.
Start looking for a Mustang or similar 8.8" rear end. You are going to need it Same bolt pattern as a Mazda BTW..... Just need to swap over the mounting brackets from your factory rear end. Lots more gear ratio options too. For cheap.
Start looking for a Mustang or similar 8.8" rear end. You are going to need it
Same bolt pattern as a Mazda BTW..... Just need to swap over the mounting brackets from your factory rear end. Lots more gear ratio options too. For cheap. it's still rather decrepit looking, and it will hopefully be a great throwback kind of kick. I'm going to pass on new rear end searching until/if I break my current one, I'm not going to be dragging the car and I'll probably start with tires too small to put a lot of stress on it (think 235s). I can't argue with the gear ratio, and cheap isn't as good as free 
, but thank you for the suggestion. Isn't the 8.8 located by a panhard though?
03-22-11, 12:34 AM
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03-23-11, 06:16 PM
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That's iffy, even though I now have almost every part I need the weather is being uncooperative, and I'm not quite as motivated. Who knows though, maybe I'll get more of the fuel system assembled by tonight...
03-29-11, 10:14 PM
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03-31-11, 10:28 AM
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nice man, i'm going to run my aod for a bit to get some decent times at the 1/4 and then swap it out when i can piece together a cheap swap for a tremec.
