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Old 02-02-09, 09:26 AM
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Parts from other cars in a First Gen.

I thought this would be a cool idea for a thread.

If you've modified your first gen by use of parts from another car, be it Mazda another generation RX7 or any other manufacturer, post it here. Pictures of course would be invaluable as well as if you had to do some fitwork or additional mods to get it to work.

We RX-7 owners are a resourceful lot, so I think this could be an interesting thread.

So what do you got.

2nd Gen fuse block?
Seats from a Porsche?
Miata Shifter?
Honda Rims?
Rear View Mirrow from a Winnebago?
Old 02-02-09, 08:53 PM
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OK -- here's my list.

Fuel Filter -- Porsche 911
Fuel Pump -- Porsche 911 (Bosch -044)
Stereo Head Unit -- 1988 Mazda RX-7 (with CD player)
Rear Jounce Bumpers -- Chevrolet Impala SS (They're foam, so the bottom-out is soft)
Fuse Block -- Mazda FC (not sure what year)
Ignition Coils -- IGN-1A, which are Mercury Marine, I believe
Engine -- Mazda Cosmo (13B-RE)
Rotor Housings -- FD
Stat Gears -- RX-8
Apex Seals -- RX-8
Water Pump -- FC
Trans -- 1988 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II
Power Door Lock Actuators -- Mazda 626
Front Hubs and Bearings -- Mazda FC
Wheel Studs -- ARP made for Corvette
Antenna -- Fuba from VW Golf (mounted in RR hatch glass squirter hole)
Spare Tire (when I had one) -- Mazda FC cast aluminum
Clutch Hydraulic Hose -- Mazda FC
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Now that's a list.
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Nissan/Impul wheels?

Other than that, its all stock
Old 02-03-09, 12:50 AM
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in my '82 ive got...

1. the old school shift **** from my S1 '79 (requires tapping to 12x1.5mm threads)
2. LSD differential and driveshaft from an S3
3. waterpump/housing, turbo, turbo manifold from an S4
4. alternator from an S5 (modified alt. bracket to clear dizzy)

ive got all series of 1st and 2nd gens represented in my project and currently trying to get a hold of the stock REW intake elbow from my friend for my carb hat inlet and the FD's oil fill tube, that way ill have all generations accounted for
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front lip from 86 ranger, pigs in my thread about It
Old 02-03-09, 06:59 AM
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Second gen strut bar off of amazon in an SA. I'll be posting up a writeup about how I did it soon.

Old 02-03-09, 07:22 AM
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Good idea for a thread...

I will try to remember as well.
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Second gen strut bar off of amazon in an SA. I'll be posting up a writeup about how I did it soon.

aren't your fans off an MR2 also?
Old 02-03-09, 10:40 AM
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looks awesome loving the directfire... mr2 fans? i should do that...
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Thanks guys. I'll definitely do the write up but I have to do some more research to see how it fits with a stock alternator mounting location.

I guess I should list all my mods in my sig but I'm just too lazy Yeah those are MK I MR2 fans (1980s vintage MR2). Thank you pull-apart! Along with 2G coils as well.
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my efan is off a pontiac fiero
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I've been thinking about running two small electric fans off an 80s supra on the gsl-se oil cooler i'm about to install. A buddy of mine was working on about an 87 supra when i thought of this, they have about a 6 inch electric fan mounted next the to large belt driven one for extra cooling. I think a pair of them on a custom bracket would make nice oil cooler fans.
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i've been thinking about stealing the fans from my brother's 92 eclipse. they seem like they would fit just fine, but i can't talk him into it, he did some engine swap, and needs a harness and new radiator to finish, but it's been like that for about a year lol.

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Front bumper cover from a '91 Eagle Talon
Side skirts (soon to come) from a "box style" (unsure of exact year - 1st gen?) Ford Escort GT
Alternator from S4 RX-7
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Originally Posted by IanS
Front bumper cover from a '91 Eagle Talon
Side skirts (soon to come) from a "box style" (unsure of exact year - 1st gen?) Ford Escort GT
Alternator from S4 RX-7
s4 alternators are a direct swap arent they? Just asking cause I plan on doing it.
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Mazda Mx-6 Shift ****
1989 240SX carbon canister
Alternator says Mitsubishi
1991 convertible FC leading ignition coil
gsl-se 13B
fan and clutch from an SA Rx-7 (different than FB one, it doesn't fit in the shroud, this is getting fixed soon)
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Originally Posted by comet909
s4 alternators are a direct swap arent they? Just asking cause I plan on doing it.
Correct.
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S5 polished alternator going in my car today.
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At this point, my only semi-qualifying parts would be the FB seats, electric window regulators, and rear bins I have in my SA... but those are still first-gen, so no.

I do however need a stronger alternator, since running headlights and AC/fan at night will run my battery down eventually, so I am interested in the s4/s5 alternator comments above.

Linky to more detailed info, pls?
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The archives are your friendly information source.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ght=alternator

Originally Posted by DivinDriver
At this point, my only semi-qualifying parts would be the FB seats, electric window regulators, and rear bins I have in my SA... but those are still first-gen, so no.

I do however need a stronger alternator, since running headlights and AC/fan at night will run my battery down eventually, so I am interested in the s4/s5 alternator comments above.

Linky to more detailed info, pls?
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Does the left over Blazer in my Seven's frame count? LoL

I am interested to see how many parts interchange really well with our cars,
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I have....

in my 86...

- SA shift ****
- SA steering wheel
- I want the "Rotary Engine" badge from an SA to put on my 2nd gens rear
- 95 Honda Accord front lip
- 4 spare Lincoln Town Car meshies painted gunmetal
- ACV BOP from an 83 RX-7

in my SA...

- spare FC spark plugs in the glove box
- Honda pattern wheels and spare tire (running spacers 4x110 -> 4x100)
- 2nd gen ACV with custom air blocking gasket! (awaiting BOP)
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Originally Posted by DivinDriver
At this point, my only semi-qualifying parts would be the FB seats, electric window regulators, and rear bins I have in my SA... but those are still first-gen, so no.

I do however need a stronger alternator, since running headlights and AC/fan at night will run my battery down eventually, so I am interested in the s4/s5 alternator comments above.

Linky to more detailed info, pls?
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...lternator+swap
This is what I added to my SA to run my crazy stereo system and I totally recommend it. I also did the mounting option on the last page. If you need any help let me know.


In my SA also only semi-qualifying: FB engine with FB dizzy. GM CS-130 alt, FB seats, FB power windows, FB side mirrors, aftermarket oil pressure and coolent temp gauges, Header connected to FB exhaust, FB wheels, and a custom rear seat.
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S4 rad
'74 rotor housings
'85 GSL-SE rotors
S4 e-shaft
fc fidanza flywheel
S4 transmission
GSL-SE suspension
FC fuse holder


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