I know V8 conversions are a controversial topic on this forum, But a car I have featured on my site is available on e-bay right now, the owner has offered the car without a reserve. Someone might be able to pick up this car cheaper then the cost of building one. Please, I don't want this thread to turn into a flame war about hybrid 7's ........ I just wanted to pass this along in case someone on this forum might be interested in the car.
Ends Apr-05-02 22:15:37 PST ) - Mazda : RX-7 LT1 on E-bay


Ends Apr-05-02 22:15:37 PST ) - Mazda : RX-7 LT1 on E-bay

 

poor car

 

How are those to work on??
It looks like the valve covers go failry far back into the firewall..
My buddy has a 94 T/A... it is a lost cause to try and work on!
I have to say, that white 7 is a GREAT looking car! Not a great looking RX-7, just a great looking CAR!!

 

Yes, I agree ..... having 115 more horse power over a stock GXL with only adding about 100 lbs more in weight, not to mention having almost 3 times the torque of a stock NA RX-7. when all is said and done only having the cool looks of a RX-7 while having a car that is able to blow the doors off most cars on the road ........ yes ..... this definately deserves sympathy.

 

From the picture it looks like the front is lower than the back, maybe he should fix the suspension for that extra 100lbs

 

Part of SPORTS car is not power. Get real. You are trying to say the old MGB, Triumph are not sports car?

 

What???? I never have made any remarks about the rotary powered RX-7 not being a sports car. I’ve own a few, and love them, but you have to agree most RX-7 NA owners crave more power. I respect those who don’t agree of how some of us are achiving more power, but please don’t twist my words.

 

I think most of the problems with a V8 swap is the fact that it is copping out.
Sure it IS easier to put in a bigger V8 engine that has more displacement and more aftermarket.
Its also easier to go home with a fat chick rather than keep lusting after the hotties.
Sean Cathcart

 

For the love of god! V8RX7.com was very polite and is just posting for information purposes. You don't have to like it, but you can you atleast keep your mouth shut. The reason his forum exists is because of the flame wars that start up here.

 

HERE WE ******* GO AGAIN!

 

He made a sarcastic comment to an above comment by TMAK.
I am not saying he didn't do a good job, or that he doesn't have great horsepwoer, he just did it by copping out.
You can make anything fast by putting in the biggest and cheapest motor you can find.
Why not add a 460 or 454?
Hell, why not add a stroked 672ci engine? You'd get more horsepower easily there, too.
We knock rice cars for adding 150 shots of NOS to their cars b/c they are just getting easy hp. This is the same thing IMHO.
Fact is, he took the easy route. That's all I am saying.
Sean Cathcart

 

I'm generally not a fan of engine swaps altogether, it is just too easy. Why not work around the existing technology? Its a lot more respectable.
There is a guy artound here who had a running 1969 Chevelle SS369, a decently rare car. And he destroyed it with a 454 ci motor. He just wanted more hp, and the easy way for that is with more cubes.
He could easily have gotten a cam, gotten some porting down, added an intake, and still kept the block with its matching numbers.
Engine swaps only make sense if the car starts with a really non-performance engine, like a 2.3L I4 non-SVO mustang. But our cars already came with a high performance engine.
And, in the above example, I would have a lot more respect for the person if they built their 2.3L to SVO specs and made 300 hp then swapping to a 5.0 and getting 400 hp.
Sean

 

You missed my point completely. It doesn't matter if he's got a rodent on a treadmill powering the car, leave the guy alone already!

Addressing YOUR point: I'm not a big fan of swapping V8s in RX-7s (I'd never do it myself), but there are _some_ circumstances where it's not that bad an idea. Actually if you go over to the V8 forum right now, you'll notice one of our respected members is going to do the swap.

 

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPP
NOT AGAIN!!!

 

OH NO It's gonna happen (crawls under the table)

 

Just for the record ...... I respect the opinions of people that think V8 RX-7 swaps are not for them, a sin, blasphemy, something only red necks do, etc. (I've heard them all) ..... However, I have never claimed anyone should rip out their Rotary and install a V8 in their Rex...... In fact, I have even talked some people out of doing it because it didn't seem like a good option for them considering their circumstances..... But, like it or not, some people are going to do it ....... so I'm just trying to help with V8RX7.com by providing information that I wish I had when I was building my own hybrid Rex.

 

In all honesty, I have complete respect for V8Rx7. You have made a decision for yourself and thats it.
Sean

 

If he wasn't so darn nice I'd be mad.

I wouldn't swap, ever, but I think it's a personal decision.

 

I used to hate V8 swaps. But then I realized something. Sure, the people who do it are saying the rotary sucks. But they are saying the RX-7 is a nice car. So I can definitely respect that.
I guess I'm not so much a rotary enthusiast as I am an RX-7 lover. But I'll never stop playing with my Wankel!

 

There would not be RX-7 if the rotary doesn't exist. Rotary was the heart and soul of the RX-7. That was a quote coming straight off one of the chief designer. V8 in a RX-7=No soul

I am a NA owner, I only make 143rwhp. I dont mind extra power, but I am not going to get it. Why? Because I cant afford it. I am not going to start hacking up the car for a little money. I like the way my car is now. It is reliable, looks good, runs great. Even if my engine blows, I dont think I would even go turbo. I will just port a Mazda rebuild...

 

Flobb-

you said it well with your wording on the swap.

I think the V8 is terrible myself.... I think all conversions should use the Buick Grand National V6 turbo ha ha ha.

Just having fun guys. If any of you guys visit San Francisco email me for a ride in my car and then tell me if you approve. 500ft/lbs of torque in a 2750lb RX-7 anyone?

Someone should buy that LT1 conversion. Too bad it isn't a 6 speed.

GNX7

 

Here is an original idea: big engine in a small car. Pure genius. This maybe alright for the redneck dragracers, but I think I will keep my cars handling, and pass on this one.

 

Why do they pick RX-7s, gosh go ghetto out a Geo Metro. They are light. FC is not exactly a light car neither for christ sake

 

so the shelby cobra couldnt handle?

 

Are you talking about this Cobra?

Or the other one?