Hoogen's 87 TII LSX build
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Hoogen's 87 TII LSX build
hello all, i have been around for a little while now, figured i would post up my build.
Just to warn you, there are quite a few pictures, and they are all crap.
It all started April 21'st 2009. I have been looking for a project car for over 2 months. Looked at Datsun 240z's, Nissan 240's, mr2's, and SC300's. Couldnt find anything in good condition with a good price to match. Then i came across a 1987 red FC TII rx7 with 68k origional miles, been sitting in a garage since 2001 with a blown apex seal. Called the guy, and picked the car up the next day.
washing her before putting in the garage
nice paint
sleep time
Other pictures
Over the next few months, i rebuilt the rotory (when i had time), made everything look purdy and new, and put the engine back in the car.
Right when i got it running, i sold the motor and trans.
Just to warn you, there are quite a few pictures, and they are all crap.
It all started April 21'st 2009. I have been looking for a project car for over 2 months. Looked at Datsun 240z's, Nissan 240's, mr2's, and SC300's. Couldnt find anything in good condition with a good price to match. Then i came across a 1987 red FC TII rx7 with 68k origional miles, been sitting in a garage since 2001 with a blown apex seal. Called the guy, and picked the car up the next day.
washing her before putting in the garage
nice paint
sleep time
Other pictures
Over the next few months, i rebuilt the rotory (when i had time), made everything look purdy and new, and put the engine back in the car.
Right when i got it running, i sold the motor and trans.
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and picked up this
0mile rebuilt ls1 with cam (selling this cam, getting custom ground) and forged pistons. (heads arent mine, we put them on the motor to keep crap out of it)
grannys stuff and other lsx stuff
My friend (the lsx guru that tells me what to do and helps build the car) brought over a mockup engine to throw in the car untill the motor in finished
Before putting the mockup motor in, i repainted some of the engine bay
Pretending to be an engine
Clean
Put the mockup motor in
Picked up a 70k mile camaro t56 with hurst shifter from ls1tech
Also picked up an ls2 intake manifold from a cts-v (sent out to get ported)
0mile rebuilt ls1 with cam (selling this cam, getting custom ground) and forged pistons. (heads arent mine, we put them on the motor to keep crap out of it)
grannys stuff and other lsx stuff
My friend (the lsx guru that tells me what to do and helps build the car) brought over a mockup engine to throw in the car untill the motor in finished
Before putting the mockup motor in, i repainted some of the engine bay
Pretending to be an engine
Clean
Put the mockup motor in
Picked up a 70k mile camaro t56 with hurst shifter from ls1tech
Also picked up an ls2 intake manifold from a cts-v (sent out to get ported)
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Got some low mile 799 heads (sent out to get ported, polished, and milled to 11:1 compression)
Bought a FPR, all AN fittings, fuel filter, black braided hose, 42lb injectors and Nastyperformance fuel rails
LS7 clutch, flywheel and pressure plate. also new slave, bearings, arp flywheel bolts, and remote bleeder
Pulled the interior so i can remove the radio, a/c and heater core (yes, i know im crazy living in texas and not having a/c) and drill the holes and mount the plates for the trans mount
bought some red coil covers (some people dont like them, but i do)
parts back from porting
17X9 +22 and +35 Work Equips
Bought a FPR, all AN fittings, fuel filter, black braided hose, 42lb injectors and Nastyperformance fuel rails
LS7 clutch, flywheel and pressure plate. also new slave, bearings, arp flywheel bolts, and remote bleeder
Pulled the interior so i can remove the radio, a/c and heater core (yes, i know im crazy living in texas and not having a/c) and drill the holes and mount the plates for the trans mount
bought some red coil covers (some people dont like them, but i do)
parts back from porting
17X9 +22 and +35 Work Equips
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JTR 1 7/8" ceramic coated long tubes
Also picked up some work lugs
Just waiting on my new Pez wiring harness from and my Nick Williams 102mm throttle body from Hinson
Going to go buy some valve springs and pushrods this weekend, possibly a new cam.
and thats it for now i think, enjoy and stay tuned!
decided to throw in a picture of the daily driver as well
Also picked up some work lugs
Just waiting on my new Pez wiring harness from and my Nick Williams 102mm throttle body from Hinson
Going to go buy some valve springs and pushrods this weekend, possibly a new cam.
and thats it for now i think, enjoy and stay tuned!
decided to throw in a picture of the daily driver as well
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Heh nope, sold it, d do have a box full of old 13b parts tho
Also, im trying to decide on what coilovers im going to buy, was thinking either Stance GR+ or BC racing coilovers. Maybe yall can help me make a decision!
Thanks again guys!
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Decided to post up a quick pricing list to make things more clear
0mile forged piston ls1 with accessories : $2,000
Grannysspeedshop delux bolt in kit : $1,400
T56 trans : $1,600
Brand new custom wiring harness : $1,000
Heads : $300ish cant remember
Intake manifold : $150
Port/polish/milling for heads and IM : $750
Fuel system : $1,100
Throttle body : $400
Headers : $1,000
And a few other things here and there
And this is just rough pricing
0mile forged piston ls1 with accessories : $2,000
Grannysspeedshop delux bolt in kit : $1,400
T56 trans : $1,600
Brand new custom wiring harness : $1,000
Heads : $300ish cant remember
Intake manifold : $150
Port/polish/milling for heads and IM : $750
Fuel system : $1,100
Throttle body : $400
Headers : $1,000
And a few other things here and there
And this is just rough pricing
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Decided to post up a quick pricing list to make things more clear
0mile forged piston ls1 with accessories : $2,000
Grannysspeedshop delux bolt in kit : $1,400
T56 trans : $1,600
Brand new custom wiring harness : $1,000
Heads : $300ish cant remember
Intake manifold : $150
Port/polish/milling for heads and IM : $750
Fuel system : $1,100
Throttle body : $400
Headers : $1,000
And a few other things here and there
And this is just rough pricing
0mile forged piston ls1 with accessories : $2,000
Grannysspeedshop delux bolt in kit : $1,400
T56 trans : $1,600
Brand new custom wiring harness : $1,000
Heads : $300ish cant remember
Intake manifold : $150
Port/polish/milling for heads and IM : $750
Fuel system : $1,100
Throttle body : $400
Headers : $1,000
And a few other things here and there
And this is just rough pricing
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yea, it gets quite expensive when you upgrade everything. could have had it done for around 6k if i were to keep it all stock
lt1's are good motors, good swap for the money. and i will try and keep yall updated regularly!
yea, they are harder and harder to come by with low miles and good internals. and that was the price shipped.
yea, they are harder and harder to come by with low miles and good internals. and that was the price shipped.
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
car looks super clean!
just about finished my LS/FC swap - needs exhaust and then it's ready for the road.
I have about $5gs into mine and did everything myself. Being patient about finding good deals is key - and, if you have any form of wiring skill, do your own wiring. It's not nearly as difficult as you would think!
just about finished my LS/FC swap - needs exhaust and then it's ready for the road.
I have about $5gs into mine and did everything myself. Being patient about finding good deals is key - and, if you have any form of wiring skill, do your own wiring. It's not nearly as difficult as you would think!