I finally have the rear end assembled.
This is the 2nd subframe and 3rd set of rear control arms, because we damaged the first subframe in the press (and by we, I mean f1bluerx7) and bushing replacements in the control arms failed twice, and using the extra control arms (I had 4 sets available) was faster than dealing with the failed bushings.

So I didn't have time to completely clean and paint this set, I might drop it again some time this summer and do that.

Waiting for my pinion snubber and battery relocation supplies before I put the rear suspension back on.

Also notice the solid polyethylene subframe and rear diff mounts, mazda competition front diff mount (currently with the counterweight from my old diff mount, should I use that?), and racing beat adjustable rear camber bar.

 

when i first read the title
it hought someone wanted to ask if it was possible

 

good point.
I wasn't thinking about that when I named the thread.

 

Wheels came:
Enkei RPM2
Hyperblack (the camera doesn't really capture the color well)
17x9 in the rear, 17x8 in the front



With the tires they're practically 10 inches and 9 inches.
Hopefully they'll still fit with the coilovers.

 

Awesome build man... I absolutely love those rims.

 

This picture is more fun and puts the size in perspective.

 

Today's shipment from summitracing.com

Battery relocation supplies
Pinion snubber (sold in pairs, also called bumpstops)
NPT plugs for throttle body

 

Sick wheels dude! I'm droppin by for a ride when you're done

 

Sure.

Are you going to the BBQ in June?
It was a lot of fun last year and it should be huge this year.
https://www.rx7club.com/ne-rx-7-forum-30/%2Adate-set%2A-june-2nd-%2A6th-annual-maryland-bbq-614146/

 

Hell yeah I'll come, sounds cool

anyway *back on topic* lol

 

Make sure to get a breaker for that battery relocation kit.

 

looks good

 

Do you have an example of an appropriate one?

I haven't seen many options at the normal places I buy parts.

 

In this battery relocation how-to, Ted recommends two 150 Amp Circut breakers. to protect the alternator and the battery.

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/BATTRELO/battrelo.html

 

Yeah, but who sells them.

 

http://www.waytekwire.com

 

Thanks, I'll order some breakers.

Meanwhile, got my rear subframe and LSD on this weekend, along with new brakes, racing beat swaybars, endlinks, and stance coilovers. The car looks funny with the coilovers set to almost max height. The wheels look smaller in these pictures than they do in person.



I also attempted to install a pinion snubber.. but I don't think the one I have is big enough, so I'll have to go back at some point and replace it. At least it will give the diff something to hit when I break the front mount.

 

And something is missing in this picture..

 

So far this week I've done the new transmission seals, clutch and pilot bearings, clutch and pressure plate, and stainless braided turbo oil drain line.

I'll take pictures later.

 

That is one hell of a piece of machinery!

 

Sweet looking stuff, that turbo looks huge in that picture, looks bigger then the motor.
This thread is awesome cuz I'm planning a similar build this year.

 

ye yah!! Gilmor drives!!! mean ****. Harldy seen these on the US Tangs. In NZ there rep'n hard

 

hey i have a question it might be stupid but i really need to know i have a n/a 1987 rx7 and i wanted to know can i put a turbo on it built or not

 

or should i do the t2 swap building the turbo kit is easy i just do know what to do on the engine and tranny which should i do

 

i meant turbo kits are easy not is easy