but i realized that i have to cut the center cause the shifter rod will hit it so cut again

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will install in the transmission tomorrow so i can measure the engine mounts

 

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wow, read the whole thread and the links to the FE engine.

Im guessing you kept the car from the get go due to sentimental value.


I wish I saw this thread earlier, I have a spare driver side door and a wiper hatch.... but you got everything covered.


Modifying a car is one thing, but restoring it from...what it was.... is really on a whole other level.


So much respect and props for bringing it back to life.

 

I still feel compelled to suggest you not install the interior until everything in there is cleaned up and the car is water tight. You'll spend so much time cleaning stuff up at the end. If that's how you want it, then disregard. But I hate to see you spend time doing all that stuff when you will just have to disassemble and start all over. I won't even secure my dashboard and install all the bolts until I test my A/C system, and I haven't even rebuilt my engine yet! I'm still rebuilding my brakes all around. G2 paint is ordered, and should be here in a week. Keep up the good work!!

 

thank you for your offer though!!!




Everything is just a mock up i haven't screwed anything yet or bolted
I still have to paint the chasis, roof is not welded yet body kit not aligned,
gas cap needs trimming and a whole lot more im just trying to complete the parts first making it show quality is not in the picture im not a fan of a strip interior cause its too loud on the inside if you dd it

i have to take the car apart at least 5 more times engine at least 4 times
i already know cause good parts keeps coming in and who knows i might get another
descent chasis later on

i need the car to run first no matter how nasty it looks to make sure i have everything stock righ then 2nd stage will take effect with mods for sure

Sad to say but im only 5% done with the car

send me some pics of your car bro!!!

 

Current state of affairs in in my build thread linked in my signature. If you need any particular reference pictures, I can try to provide. I'll have some more updates after my brake rebuild. I'm going to post a group of junk I've gotten done since my last update. Progress has been drastically slowed these past few months as the car cannot be justifiably funded at the moment.

 

nice build bro learned a lot from the photos

do you know if the jdm and usdm ac blower boxes are the same?

or anyone can chime in....

 

Thanks, brother!

As for your question, it looks like post #10 in this thread confirms the blower boxes to be interchangeable: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...-drive-806643/

None of the other boxes are. I rehab'd mine pretty easily, so I know you'll have no problems.

Good luck!

 

so i still have time today after i took a nap so tired

i wanted to see if the oil pan is the solution to make this fit but i guess not

took me at least 30 min to set up the car engine on the hoist and bolting the transmission together

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i dont want to carry the transmission although its light so i used 2 floor jacks to maneuver a more lazy method

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installed new engine mounts

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its time

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i wanna see how strong this getrag transmission is i have blown 3 w55 transmission in my corolla

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its in

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this is where the issue begins

plate is 5 inches shorter for the shifter

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and the second issue

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still up 3 and 3/4

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oil pan already bottomed out been cut 2 inches something

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just a quick view on underneath

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engine just needs to be pushed forward maybe half an inch

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so next thing is to mod the subframe
its good i got a spare one to work with

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this week will be focusing on the subframe transmission shifter engine mounts and maybe transmission mounts also

 

so this morning i have some ikea bed frame center supports sitting at the backyard
perfect for making a bracket to hold the chasis in place so it doesnt get misaligned

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started cutting the wood and drilling it in its place

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so now for the subframe need to cut it in four corners

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i ran out of sheet metal so i ran to the shop i need to make a new one for the shifter also
since its short and bought a heavy duty drill bit and cutting wheels

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will be cutting it tonight when i get home

 

Your car: "I don't want that engine."
You: "Too bad, this is happening!"

 

I don't know how I clicked on this thread since I'm a second gen ,but this build is awesome and agree with the above statement. Keep it coming brotha , love it and subscribed

 

dont make me kill my supra totally!!!!!

as of now i dont have any other options i got no funds to burn at the moment

i will make a subframe that will fit the 2j though just incase down the road i change my set up

but for now show must go on....

not unless someone wants to donate a complete rotary swap then i wil go rotary.....

 

Whatever happened to this build?

 

i just finished working on replacing on the bushing on my friends supra all around

supra by nakahachi, on Flickr

bushing by nakahachi, on Flickr

supra1 by nakahachi, on Flickr


im holding on to this one cause i might just slap a 2j set up
the process of making a new subframe for the 4 banger is the same on the 6 but just a with minimal expense on power i picked up another 2j engine and consistently planning

im concentrating on finishing up the 2jz engine first so i can have a good measurement on it

will be back in the few weeks or months

this is were i wanted the fd to be right now

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im working on the bodywork on the corolla at the same time cause it needs paint

corolla by nakahachi, on Flickr

corolla2 by nakahachi, on Flickr

corolla 4 by nakahachi, on Flickr

corolla 3 by nakahachi, on Flickr

bumper has cracks front and rear finished the flares all good good now

so i really havent rested yet

 

I say forget that 4 cyl and put in a 2jz! It is a way better platform to start with and supporting in the FD world.

 

Fantastic progression there! The hard work and determination in this build is inspiring! Makes me want to work on my hoopty!

 

Indeed! One of the most motivated dudes I ever seen on here.

 

Please tell me you've done something with this since May. Please!

 

I saw it for sale on craigslist 4500.... I just check and its still there

 

we test fitted a vg30 engine just for the heck of it from a customer that i built

20161130_101547 by nakahachi, on Flickr

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been really busy last year

right now im considering selling it i got no more money to fund this project

but i havent lost interest i was drowning it debt so i have been good paying some bills with the

work im doing on the side

i picked up a 4x4 pickup truck as a dd

20161209_093036 by nakahachi, on Flickr



built a 200sx turbo nissan

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also did a b16 jdm swap

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20161113_090250 by nakahachi, on Flickr

if someone wants to donate a blown engine or sell one cheap i will work slowly on it

 

so easter sunday perfect time to clean up the backyard

i decided to thrash one hatch cause i have 2 and its taking up space

keeping the glass

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started removing the seal

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took a little bit of force trying to save the seal so its out

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i dont have the proper tool and thinking of a easy way out to remove the glasse

so i decided to just cut the hatch so i can insert a string to use to cut the sealant

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i have to pry this a little bit so the string could pass through

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my speciall tool lol

almost halfway its good i have a bed that im gonna throw away good for the floor so

i dont scrape the glass

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after 45 min of struggle glass is out

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and this is the car for now

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test fit for now car is still getting painted so no need to seal at the moment

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going to the scrap metal this week

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pics don't seem to be working.

 

Jesus this thing gives me anxiety.

 

I believe the OP sold the car. I've seen this on CL a while back.