Kilo Racing 3 Rotor FD Conversion
Quickie update:
Cross your fingers but it looks like I'll be set to pick up the car next week. The rims and tire issue has thrown off the date until then. Turns out the Forgeline rims were 9.5s, not 9s as ordered. This has now been corrected. The wheels were also the wrong profile for the rims so they had to go back. New Michelins on the way now though.
Everything else seems to be ready now. Cam is going to spend a few more hours on the car doing some final tuning before I pick up the car. Everything else has been installed and I'm really looking forward to seeing the car. Had them add on the quarter side marker lights and had them fabricate a metal piece to go above my exhaust. Also had them 3M film the front bumper to protect against rock chips.
As for the tranny, I stayed with the stock unit as it should handle the powere of the car. If it blows up, then I'll get your suggestions as to what to replace it with.
So, now I'm just hanging out waiting for the Pettit phone call to come pick up the car!
Cross your fingers but it looks like I'll be set to pick up the car next week. The rims and tire issue has thrown off the date until then. Turns out the Forgeline rims were 9.5s, not 9s as ordered. This has now been corrected. The wheels were also the wrong profile for the rims so they had to go back. New Michelins on the way now though.
Everything else seems to be ready now. Cam is going to spend a few more hours on the car doing some final tuning before I pick up the car. Everything else has been installed and I'm really looking forward to seeing the car. Had them add on the quarter side marker lights and had them fabricate a metal piece to go above my exhaust. Also had them 3M film the front bumper to protect against rock chips.
As for the tranny, I stayed with the stock unit as it should handle the powere of the car. If it blows up, then I'll get your suggestions as to what to replace it with.
So, now I'm just hanging out waiting for the Pettit phone call to come pick up the car!
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From: Florida
David,
I saw your car at Pettit's shop and OH MY GOD !!!
The rear flares look awesome. I was going to have it done to my car but I can't bring myself to cut the fenders of a 12,000 mile rx7. Anyway, I am sure you will be very happy with your car as Cameron does exceptional work.
Olivier
I saw your car at Pettit's shop and OH MY GOD !!!
The rear flares look awesome. I was going to have it done to my car but I can't bring myself to cut the fenders of a 12,000 mile rx7. Anyway, I am sure you will be very happy with your car as Cameron does exceptional work.
Olivier
Olivier,
You're killing me man. Everyone's seen the car but me! I can't wait.
RX7UP, I'm taking my camera with me when I pick up the car so I'll be sure to post many pics.
You're killing me man. Everyone's seen the car but me! I can't wait.
RX7UP, I'm taking my camera with me when I pick up the car so I'll be sure to post many pics.
Super Snuggles
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally Posted by darkphantom
If i had the money ill put a SUpra engine in a RX7 Reliability + handling +lightweight = unstoppable supercar
Originally Posted by jimlab
Originally Posted by darkphantom
If i had the money ill put a SUpra engine in a RX7 Reliability + handling +lightweight = unstoppable supercar
Maybe you should start by putting a brain in your skull...
David, got another question for ya. Did you discuss engine placement options w/ Pettit at all? I'm curious what their take is on shifting the engine back (be it 2 inches to the firewall, or the 6 or 7 inches through the firewall). ?
Thanks (sorry for all the ?s)
Thanks (sorry for all the ?s)
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From: Home of the 305 Boyz(miami)
Originally Posted by jimlab
Maybe you should start by putting a brain in your skull...
SUCK A NUT THAT SUPRA ENGINE HAS WAY MORE RELIABILITY THAN THAT DUMB V8
Originally Posted by Swolbynos
and is heavier, longer, and more expensive
BOYCOTT EXXON MOBIL!!!
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From: USA
Originally Posted by darkphantom
Damn i guess i was wrong??
but hey how can someone fit a v8 (that has 2 more cyclinders ) in the 7
but hey how can someone fit a v8 (that has 2 more cyclinders ) in the 7
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Is the 2JZ an inline-6?!?! I just always assumed it was a V6... 
Originally Posted by 20B 3rd Gen
Yes it is which is why the turbos are on one side and the intake is on the other.
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From: South Florida WPB
Originally Posted by CCarlisi
David I'm glad you have a custom avatar because it makes it easier to skip over all these off topic posts (hint hint
).
).BTW David, I'm jealous, you've got one incredible machine there bud
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FDNewbie,
I didn't discuss engine placement options with Pettit. I went with what they have done several times before - they make a custom 20B subframe and other parts to place the engine in a manner with which they are most comfortable. I understand others place the engine further back by cutting into the firewall etc.
Brian, can't wait to get a dyno on the car. This has to wait, however, until after I break in the engine (1,000 miles or so). I'll get this on the car ASAP so I don't have to wait very long on the dyno.
I didn't discuss engine placement options with Pettit. I went with what they have done several times before - they make a custom 20B subframe and other parts to place the engine in a manner with which they are most comfortable. I understand others place the engine further back by cutting into the firewall etc.
Brian, can't wait to get a dyno on the car. This has to wait, however, until after I break in the engine (1,000 miles or so). I'll get this on the car ASAP so I don't have to wait very long on the dyno.
