1990 Rx-7 FC GXL 357sbc / th-350
 

This build has been going since April 20 2013 . I have been on this site for information since then and you all are a wonderful help !
I'm adding progress pictures so far. This car is expected to be finished by December 2014 . If sooner, then great, no rush.

This is the first day i purchased her for $500 with blown apex seals !

Started a fast and rough gutting the next day.

Pulled the engine and trans (both are sold)

Undercoated the whole inside

Undercoated the engine bay before paint

Grabber Green 550 deg.F (3 coats)

Undercoated the bottom

Mounting headlights into bumper, not using flip-up's.

Blackout the whole rear lights.

merican Racing Torqu Thrust2 17x7 front 17x8 rear Chrome
Tire Avon ZZ1 215 front/ Tire Nitto 555R 275 rear

Installing Granny's cradle this weekend

Just got a driveshaft for TH-350 trans to N/A diff.

The vision of the car is Black with Green Accent colors.
Green calipers, seat belt harnesses, roll cage, led's for gauges.
Everything else Black. Its getting a 357 sbc (pulling on the 17th) 440hp at crank, all motor.
I'm using a TCI th-350 trans. Motor will be paid for next month, then Trans. needs to be bought.
Trans will be the last BIG PRICE item. Stay tuned for more to come with pics.
Ask questions and I'm going to be asking you all !

I also have this thread on Norotors.com

Got motivated after work today to install Granny's Cradle and de-power my steering rack.

Put the hood back on until two weeks when i get my motor. Test fit the bumper.

Just did some measuring and it looks like my radiator is going to be 24x16x3 or 24x18x3 to be flush with the bottom of front bumper.

Going full on V8, I may need to do that if my compression doesn't check out.

Red comet, if you go V8 engine let me know and ill share any knowledge I have.

Hey tricky. I spoke to you on the phone a month or two ago looking to pick up that rear carpet and meet at Cecil dragway. Looks like youre making quick work of the car! I assume I'll see you there in a few months :)

P.S...any of the black interior left? I'm looking for the overhead console, door vents, and the black weather stripping that seals around the door frame.

Tricky, I'll use you as pool of knowledge if I need to. Much appreciated. Build looks good so far. Any reason why you're using that tranny instead of a manual one?

driftxsequence : i only have the inside door panels left of interrior.
This is my parts for sale thread.

1990 Mazda RX-7 Transmission and Parts
113,000 miles GXL 5-speed Blk
Location: Conowingo, Maryland 21918

Call for pictures and info @ 443-945-4six33

1. Transmission with starter-$100
2. Factory Driveshaft-$40
3. Spare Tire-$20
4. Factory ECU-$40
5. Door Panels-$20 each
6. Passenger Seat Blk-$40 Good
7. Driver Seat Blk-$20 Bad
8. Gauge Cover with Switches-$20
9. Headlight Motors-$10 pair
10. Headlights (un-assembled)-$10 pair
11. Radiator-$20
12. Oil Cooler-$20
13. Ignition Coils and Wires-$20 pair
14. Clutch Master Cylinder-$20
15. Suspension Motors-$20 all 4
16. Air Box with MAF-$20
17. Clock (dash)-$5
18. Gas Cap-$5
19. Msc. Control Modules-$5 a piece
20. Factory Hub Caps (5-lug)-$10 all 4

Red Comet; using auto trans to keep the cost down. With 440hp I would need a t-56 6-speed. Also i didnt want to worry about burning clutches, ect. I am getting a th-350 w/manual valve body for a rachet shifter. So it is like a manual trans.

Ah so it's going to be like a drag trans then?

red comet: Yes, This is my Fiday Night Special Car. Play around n show off and 1/4 mile drag. I deleted power steering, A/C , Heat. Hope to have her weigh in under 2700lbs.