The Cosmo Swap update with pictures
The Cosmo Swap update with pictures
Ok, these are the pix I said I would post forever ago. took these today so they are current. hehe
Still needs more done but it runs, took it to an RX-7 Meet yesterday.
I'm only running 4-5lbs boost till I get a better tune.
A side note, the jspec engine was stripped, cleaned, painted, installed and driving in 3 days by myself. im tired!, Mt. Dew rules!









Still needs more done but it runs, took it to an RX-7 Meet yesterday.
I'm only running 4-5lbs boost till I get a better tune.
A side note, the jspec engine was stripped, cleaned, painted, installed and driving in 3 days by myself. im tired!, Mt. Dew rules!
Looks nice -- I like the side mount alternator setup with serpentine belt. Did you make it yourself? I separated my water pump pullies by forcing pennies between them around the perimeter. Worked a lot better than it sounds. Your car is fairly similar to mine (Cosmo engine conversion on a red FB with sunroof, racing seats, rollbar, etc.). I'll post pics of mine when it's done -- maybe by Labor Day.
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Very nice! Sure is clean too! A few questions.......
Did you have the cage made or purchased it pre-fabricated?
What kind of power are you expecting?
I take it the Jspec engine had good compression? Do you trust it enough go with it or did you rebuild it?
Again, looks good Max. I was roaming through some old threads and saw the older pictures you posted right before the engine popped. Your 7 is clean and well built. It really shows!
Congrats!
Did you have the cage made or purchased it pre-fabricated?
What kind of power are you expecting?
I take it the Jspec engine had good compression? Do you trust it enough go with it or did you rebuild it?
Again, looks good Max. I was roaming through some old threads and saw the older pictures you posted right before the engine popped. Your 7 is clean and well built. It really shows!
Congrats!
Last edited by XLR8; Jul 9, 2007 at 12:18 PM.
Thanks for the comments everyone 
John, yah I know i've been slacking on website updates. sadly doubt it will change, hehe
Manntis, The mount on the Autopower cage is actually lower.
diabloical, Stock Cosmo Alternator
XLR8, Autopower bolt in cage, 350 ish HP, got a friend with a mazda digital compress tester going to see. it runs well.
Directfreak, I can save you the trouble of copying the antenna and alt, we can just trade cars
hehe, let me know when you do the alt, I will get better pix of the bracket I made to mount on top as the one with the kit did not work.
B6T, Isuzu large NPR, Haltech E6K
vxturboxv, I'd trade for a 2007 911 GT3
WadeMCarter, yes, welded almost every block off.
If i missed any let me know, any other questions post away!
I've got about 200 miles on it driving around, It runs well. can't wait to get a good tune an 15lbs boost..........

John, yah I know i've been slacking on website updates. sadly doubt it will change, hehe
Manntis, The mount on the Autopower cage is actually lower.
diabloical, Stock Cosmo Alternator
XLR8, Autopower bolt in cage, 350 ish HP, got a friend with a mazda digital compress tester going to see. it runs well.
Directfreak, I can save you the trouble of copying the antenna and alt, we can just trade cars
hehe, let me know when you do the alt, I will get better pix of the bracket I made to mount on top as the one with the kit did not work.B6T, Isuzu large NPR, Haltech E6K
vxturboxv, I'd trade for a 2007 911 GT3

WadeMCarter, yes, welded almost every block off.
If i missed any let me know, any other questions post away!
I've got about 200 miles on it driving around, It runs well. can't wait to get a good tune an 15lbs boost..........
Looking good Max! Couple questions for you, in order to mount you rad at an angle like that did you just make custom brackets? Any more detailed pictures of how you mounted it?
Is your alternator relocation kit from Pineapple racing? I'm using the pineapple racing alternator relocation kit and i'm wondering, where did you get the serp belt (proper length belt), and the pulleys (from an FD?)?
Is your alternator relocation kit from Pineapple racing? I'm using the pineapple racing alternator relocation kit and i'm wondering, where did you get the serp belt (proper length belt), and the pulleys (from an FD?)?
Dan, Thanks! I love your project!!!
I made a bracket to mount the intercooler and rad on one angled bracket. mounts where the bolts come thru on top for the sway bar mounts.

Yes, its the kit from Pineapple, but i made my own top bracket to hold the alt.
The serp pulleys are stock Cosmo units, I just took a measurement and went and had them find me a correct size one to fit at the parts store.
I made a bracket to mount the intercooler and rad on one angled bracket. mounts where the bolts come thru on top for the sway bar mounts.

Yes, its the kit from Pineapple, but i made my own top bracket to hold the alt.
The serp pulleys are stock Cosmo units, I just took a measurement and went and had them find me a correct size one to fit at the parts store.
Hey Max,
With the autopower, did you have to modify it in any way? Was it a complete bolt in setup or did you weld the attatchment points?
I have been debating between their roll bar and their full cage. I really havn't seen what it looks like until now. Not many people have them and their website doesn't show vehicle specifics. Could you give me a quick review of how you liked and disliked it? Do you feel it was worth the money?
Thanks man.
With the autopower, did you have to modify it in any way? Was it a complete bolt in setup or did you weld the attatchment points?
I have been debating between their roll bar and their full cage. I really havn't seen what it looks like until now. Not many people have them and their website doesn't show vehicle specifics. Could you give me a quick review of how you liked and disliked it? Do you feel it was worth the money?
Thanks man.






