Started my Ford 8.8 Rear end swap w/pics
06-02-03, 06:01 PM
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Yes, the differential is tilted downward. This is why it looks "Low" to the ground.
Note: The mazda rear end is less than a inch wider than the Ford 8.8 rear end.
Note: The mazda rear end is less than a inch wider than the Ford 8.8 rear end.
06-03-03, 01:24 AM
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Wow! Interesting swap! Ford definitely makes some strong rear-ends though..
Just a correction, it would be 4.10's (ford), not 4.11's (chevy) 
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Originally posted by ErnieT
One thing you may want to consider is putting 411 gears in and not 373's......It won't move out of its own way with 373's in it. Also if ya could let me know what kind of susupension you go with. Thanks....and good luck.
Ernie
One thing you may want to consider is putting 411 gears in and not 373's......It won't move out of its own way with 373's in it. Also if ya could let me know what kind of susupension you go with. Thanks....and good luck.
Ernie
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06-03-03, 07:31 AM
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Originally posted by Crackers
I guess if you are drag racing getting rid of an IRS system is best but Id rather go with Jim's conversion then what you're doing.
I guess if you are drag racing getting rid of an IRS system is best but Id rather go with Jim's conversion then what you're doing.
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Originally posted by Mr. Stock
I have a question.
What is the difference between a "live axle" and a "solid axle"? Do they refer to the same thing?
I have a question.
What is the difference between a "live axle" and a "solid axle"? Do they refer to the same thing?
06-03-03, 11:29 AM
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Christ you guys forsake people for putting a V8 in a FD because it will ruin the handling but when someone actually does something that will TOTAL ruin the handle you appluade him????
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06-03-03, 12:26 PM
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forgive tbieblockhead...he comes from the shortbus forum called "other engine conversions" or some *****.
What effect will this conversion have on the handling of the vehicle? could you guys please elaborate? Ive not done anything with the rear of my car and would find the answer interesting.
thanks
j
What effect will this conversion have on the handling of the vehicle? could you guys please elaborate? Ive not done anything with the rear of my car and would find the answer interesting.
thanks
j
06-03-03, 12:57 PM
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OMG that is just wrong! You are completely going to ruin the handling. OH poor FD. Oh woe is me!!!!!! How could anybody do this to an RX7. Why don`t you leave our IRS cars alone and get a mustang instead boohoohoo.Ripped the soul right out of it wah wah wah!
Sound familiar? Hypocrites!
Toughguy
Sound familiar? Hypocrites!
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06-03-03, 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by artguy
forgive tbieblockhead...he comes from the shortbus forum called "other engine conversions" or some *****.
What effect will this conversion have on the handling of the vehicle? could you guys please elaborate? Ive not done anything with the rear of my car and would find the answer interesting.
thanks
j
forgive tbieblockhead...he comes from the shortbus forum called "other engine conversions" or some *****.
What effect will this conversion have on the handling of the vehicle? could you guys please elaborate? Ive not done anything with the rear of my car and would find the answer interesting.
thanks
j
06-03-03, 01:07 PM
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Yeah but you don`t understand!!!!! He ripped the SOUL out of it!!!!! What a travesty!
Hey leave our IRS cars alone! We need them intact for V8 conversion. Hehe.
Toughguy
Hey leave our IRS cars alone! We need them intact for V8 conversion. Hehe.
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06-03-03, 01:12 PM
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tbie...
I did a search for your name on google and these cars popped up.
which one is the remnant of your rx7?
YEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAW!!!! you friggen redneck!
I did a search for your name on google and these cars popped up.
which one is the remnant of your rx7?
YEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAW!!!! you friggen redneck!
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06-03-03, 01:22 PM
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don't race, don't need to
So... uh... anyways 
Resource, can you go into more detail on how you are going to mount the axle to eliminate wind up? 4 point trailing with coil overs? Mayyyybe a panhard to reduce walking?
Just curious, and actually interested in what yer doin', not telling everyone how **** poor their fun lil' revver is!
Resource, can you go into more detail on how you are going to mount the axle to eliminate wind up? 4 point trailing with coil overs? Mayyyybe a panhard to reduce walking?
Just curious, and actually interested in what yer doin', not telling everyone how **** poor their fun lil' revver is!
06-03-03, 01:28 PM
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Oh I am interested too. It would be a good alternative to Jim Labreck for those folks that dont care about autoxing or corner carving. t wont wind up because it is a solid rear so the "rebound" that occurs that causes wheel hop would not happen any more. The major advantages are strength of the rear, replacement part cost and the many rear end ratios available.
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06-03-03, 01:37 PM
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Please don`t get me wrong Resource, I`m interested in the mod as well. I just find it ironic that the rotards aren`t bashing you for doing it. Could just be that they aren`t back from junior high yet! Hehe.
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06-03-03, 01:49 PM
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tbie...you ignorant swamp rat....I lived in florida for years..had you finished sixth grade you would know there are some very good schools there...including the top art school on the east coast. my comments have nothing to do with your state. I did the search for you and that stuff came up. Im sorry that you didnt want anyone to know about your relationship with that turkey. you shouldnt have posted your pics on your website if it was a secret.
so...which one is your car TBIE...if i had to place a bet Id say its the bottom one...i mean you did do a full body swap too right? youve got great taste man...keep at it!
I think i still have some green and brown paint left over from my art school days...you could use it to touch up your camoflauge paint job!!
I dont like boston either...hahaha...screw the kennedys!! Perhaps one day you can visit another state...hazard county isnt one by the way.
enjoy that sweltering heat beeyotch...its gonna be around for another four months!
j
my comments have nothing to do with your state. I did the search for you and that stuff came up. Im sorry that you didnt want anyone to know about your relationship with that turkey. you shouldnt have posted your pics on your website if it was a secret.so...which one is your car TBIE...if i had to place a bet Id say its the bottom one...i mean you did do a full body swap too right? youve got great taste man...keep at it!
I think i still have some green and brown paint left over from my art school days...you could use it to touch up your camoflauge paint job!!
I dont like boston either...hahaha...screw the kennedys!! Perhaps one day you can visit another state...hazard county isnt one by the way.
enjoy that sweltering heat beeyotch...its gonna be around for another four months!
j
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06-03-03, 01:54 PM
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My shortbus has a big ****'n engine!
hehe
Weiner Wankle.
My shortbus has a big ****'n engine!
hehe
Weiner Wankle.
The fact that you have a bigger engine isn't going to win you any arguments. From that view point I could sit here & claim I have a bigger turbo, but that doesn't get us anywere. Who's car weighs less & which makes the most power? Even with that info on the table it's still just sitting on the table bench racing vs: actually putting power to the ground.
You like your engine swap, Good for you. Don't torture everybody else on the web that doesn't drive an LS1 powered vehicle! You've taken on a project & you are happy with the results. I took a different approach & am happy with the results, it runs good & put 3 car lengths on a 12 sec '03 Cobra. The wideband gets installed next month, & the EGT will go on at the same time (not that you care since it's not an LS1).
I offered info to you about my car before, & you didn't have any interest. Wouldn't you at least like to ride in a single turbo FD before you make all of your broad statements about how crappy rotaries are? Yet I'm the one that can't think out of the box...
You talk way too much crap (and you admitted to this on the local board after getting trained by everyone there). Just because this is a different board doesn't mean it makes your demeanor OK. I read about how you got walked by a sub 120MPH TA only 2 weeks after talking about how irresponsible street racing is. Nice double standard!
Your "built" LS1 is really just a cammed LS1 bolted to an auto tranny. Did Carroll Shelby ever choose an auto for any of his sports/race cars? Did he claim to build motors beyond what he really did? Not really sticking to your intended goal are you? BTW, Even the 427 Side oiler had it's share of reliability issues, hence the reason he wont build them to produce more then 425HP now.
I'm sure you have the ability to be a cool guy. How about giving the same respect to anybody else who does whatever the hell they want to do with their car instead of simply trying to stir up as much crap as you can?
06-03-03, 01:58 PM
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wait...TBIE HAS AN AUTOMATIC!!????
AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!
Thats like a body builder that goes around bragging how big his biceps are but when it comes down to it he has a really small....
LMAO!
sorry to clutter your thread Resource...your car looks great and Ill place my money on your single turbo machine over tbies clunker any day of the week.
AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!
Thats like a body builder that goes around bragging how big his biceps are but when it comes down to it he has a really small....
LMAO!
sorry to clutter your thread Resource...your car looks great and Ill place my money on your single turbo machine over tbies clunker any day of the week.
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06-03-03, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by Resource
Mine will be much stronger than jimlabs.
Mine will be much stronger than jimlabs.
Yeah that would be true but the thing is, unless you're planning on what 500+Hp with like 400lb/f of torque I doubt you would need a live axel vs irs but truly for dragracing live is better then irs but thats only for drag nothing else.
Do as you wish as I agree the stock IRS is a week link in the rx7 but Im thinking about going with jimlabs irs conversion. Good Luck to you.