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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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V8 count

I'm curious... just how many V8 conversions are on this board? And I'd like to complement everyone about the respect given to those of us who have "confessed" to "committing a sacreligious act". I used to get flamed quite regularly, but everyone seems to have mellowed.

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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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I have a Chevy V8 conversion with a T-5 transmission.

I too would like to thank everyone on the board for being accepting of our alternitive life style

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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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302 / T-5 here.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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i was seriously considering doing it, as i have a pretty spare small block lying around, but the rotary intrigued me too much, and i already have one car that drinks gasoline the way liquor was consumed at last night's party!
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Ford 2.3turbo/T5




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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by rotor vs. piston
I too would like to thank everyone on the board for being accepting of our alternitive life style
The V8 is okay,

The alternative lifestyle?



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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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i'm a violent opposer of the V8 swap. although i have nothing against V8's, i believe that a swap destroy's what makes the 7 so special. rotaries forever, man! use a Datsun 280Z if you want to swap a V8 in an import so ****** badly.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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Hey Randy not a bad looking set up you have there. I like the radiator over flow
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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The V8 is okay,

The alternative lifestyle?



J/K
Just to make sure everyone understands what I ment by alternative lifestyle, I'm only talking about the V8 as be the alternative lifestyle.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by AdrenalifeRX7
i'm a violent opposer of the V8 swap. although i have nothing against V8's, i believe that a swap destroy's what makes the 7 so special. rotaries forever, man! use a Datsun 280Z if you want to swap a V8 in an import so ****** badly.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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Hey Randy not a bad looking set up you have there. I like the radiator over flow
Thats classic randy there, LOL
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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Originally posted by AdrenalifeRX7
i'm a violent opposer of the V8 swap. although i have nothing against V8's, i believe that a swap destroy's what makes the 7 so special. rotaries forever, man! use a Datsun 280Z if you want to swap a V8 in an import so ****** badly.
I second that motion.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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Thats classic randy there, LOL

ahahhhahah ditto

I have a 306 w/ aod installed in mine
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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if u use grannys 5.0 conversion and headers it requires some banging obviously.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 10:43 PM
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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wrong gen, but this is my dad's fc.. BEAST.. VERY VERY beast. i love driving my car more, but i love how this car can plant my *** back in the seat

if you will notice the stock clutch fan, a/c ompressor, rotary fan shroud (not in picture),and various other stuff.





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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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I so want to swap one of those into a Pinto.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 12:59 AM
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I so want to swap one of those into a Pinto.
no no, pinto wagon

hey futant, you get that beast up yet? howd the seats work out?
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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I so want to swap one of those into a Pinto.

i so wanted to swap one of those into my ranger
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:07 AM
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no no, pinto wagon

hey futant, you get that beast up yet? howd the seats work out?
A lime green wagon would be too much fun.
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:13 AM
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A lime green wagon would be too much fun.
the panel wagons to be exact, with a tear drop window and maybe a mural too
that runs 12's or so haha
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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Nah I dont like those cruisin wagons, need a plain one. Maybe with the woodgrain LOL
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 01:22 AM
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my bro has a 72 ranchero with wood grain, will that work
wheres cloud when you need him?
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 05:48 AM
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Originally posted by AdrenalifeRX7
i'm a violent opposer of the V8 swap. although i have nothing against V8's, i believe that a swap destroy's what makes the 7 so special. rotaries forever, man! use a Datsun 280Z if you want to swap a V8 in an import so ****** badly.
why go a V8? when u can fit a RB26 into one of them...
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Old Jan 2, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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why go a V8? when u can fit a RB26 into one of them...
Same Reason people put V8's in FB's. Less complication, Lessheadaches, and less money.

I do like the RB26DETT myself though.RB26DETT in a 240Z though.

It keeps it's Nissan Roots.




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