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Old 01-01-03, 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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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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302 / T-5 here.
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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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Ford 2.3turbo/T5




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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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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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Hey Randy not a bad looking set up you have there. I like the radiator over flow
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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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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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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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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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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28


Thats classic randy there, LOL

ahahhhahah ditto

I have a 306 w/ aod installed in mine
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if u use grannys 5.0 conversion and headers it requires some banging obviously.
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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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I so want to swap one of those into a Pinto.
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Originally posted by Felix Wankel


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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Originally posted by Felix Wankel


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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Originally posted by gamble302

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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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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Nah I dont like those cruisin wagons, need a plain one. Maybe with the woodgrain LOL
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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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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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Originally posted by djmickyg
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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