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speedx7 03-14-09 03:22 AM

Wide Body Rb7 (rx7 W/rb25det Swap)
 
Found this FD at supraforums, pretty good looking RB7 if you ask me, and impresive craftsmanship. :icon_tup: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/new...te=1&p=6641179

Also video link to TunerlifestyleTV.com http://www.tunerlifestyletv.com/inde...emid=61&ssp=12

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uplo...6db7e8dd_b.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uplo...c5b4034e_b.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uplo...98e6ce5d_b.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uplo...89a76520_b.jpg

MyRedFD 03-14-09 09:54 AM

He goes by FORTUNEBV on here.

rXzach93fd 03-14-09 04:43 PM

pic of engine bay?

ls1japcar 03-15-09 10:12 PM

Thats real nice

bthtap6 04-13-09 10:24 PM

that is a sick car

BlowenByTwins 04-14-09 12:38 AM

here's the engine bay:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/j...low3n/rb25.jpg

bosscobra 04-14-09 12:42 AM

anyone know the hight difference between an RB engine and say an ls1?

rXzach93fd 04-14-09 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by bosscobra (Post 9125774)
anyone know the hight difference between an RB engine and say an ls1?

I don't know the exact dimensions, but the way that rb is sitting in there the subframe had to be lowered about 6-8in, I put mine in with the subframe in the stock position and reduced the oil pan as much as possible and it sits like this :
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...9/GEDC2944.jpg

and the way I have it, a small hole must be cut in the hood where the timing belt is.

BlowenByTwins 04-14-09 02:25 PM

An aftermarket hood should clear everything fine.

Shainiac 04-14-09 08:52 PM

Those wheels were probably half the expense of the project!
HREs .... :drool1:

bosscobra 04-15-09 03:23 AM

hey zach did you use your stock subframe and just make brackets or just cut yours at were the controll arms bolt up and box that in and weld up a new K member? and is the steering rack stock hight or lowerd? ive got a scoot hood think that would clear? also how well does the shifter line up compared to stock?

rXzach93fd 04-15-09 08:14 AM


Originally Posted by bosscobra (Post 9129382)
hey zach did you use your stock subframe and just make brackets or just cut yours at were the controll arms bolt up and box that in and weld up a new K member? and is the steering rack stock hight or lowerd? ive got a scoot hood think that would clear? also how well does the shifter line up compared to stock?

The subframe is in the stock position. The only thing I cut out is the back of the subframe for the oil pan. I then used steel tubing to reinforce it back up around the oil pan.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q83/zlevel89/6.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...vel89/3oil.jpg
The steering rack and swar bar are in the stock position. You just have to make the oil pan very short in the front. Im not sure if your hood would clear, the only one I know for sure will clear is that 1000 hood for the 2jz swap. It is such a small hole Im just going the make a very low profile hood bubble out of fiberglass like this guys but smaller:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...el89/5sfr2.jpg

bosscobra 04-16-09 06:23 PM

yea moding the hood doesnt sound great to me, even tho getting that thing mounted seems easier and cheaper then an ls1 (easy mod to the subframe to allow clearance instead of full k member) i think im gona stick with the ls2 route so i dont have to worry about hacking up a hood

rXzach93fd 04-16-09 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by bosscobra (Post 9134090)
yea moding the hood doesnt sound great to me, even tho getting that thing mounted seems easier and cheaper then an ls1 (easy mod to the subframe to allow clearance instead of full k member) i think im gona stick with the ls2 route so i dont have to worry about hacking up a hood

I bet you could get away using a stock hood if you made your motor mounts about 1/2" thinner then mine. Mine or the thickness of a hockey puck with washers with thick washers on each side of it.

BlowenByTwins 04-16-09 09:08 PM

2jzswap.com the people that made the aftermarket hood to clear the motor and the 2jz swap kit have said that the Scoot hood will clear the extra height of the motor they only came out with "their" hood as another option for people doing the swap.

bosscobra 04-17-09 01:40 AM

what all is involved with this swap, wiring, ecu, little work to clear the pan (no problem i have a welder) a koyo in the stock fd location should clear, front mount intercooler, assuming if the engine is stock a stock fd fuel system would keep up, just need a regulator. what did you guys spend on your swap?

BlowenByTwins 04-17-09 04:46 PM

^ your going to want to upgrade the fuel system

bosscobra 04-17-09 07:38 PM

curiouse how the shifter lines up in the tranny tunnle as well

rXzach93fd 04-19-09 03:15 PM

Mine sits about 1-2in closer to the engine bay then the stock position, I had to cut a little bit out of the shifter hole
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q...9/GEDC2918.jpg

import madness 04-19-09 05:05 PM

man your car is my dream car (except for color and wheels but it's just personal choice,you'rs a killer!!)
i actually strongly considere selling my skyline to build one also...everyone can say what they want about the weight distribution and useless engine since te 13b can easily do the same power figures but...an rb just for the sound...nothing else...those who were bitten once by the sound of a RB are done...lol :dunno:
remember also the RB26 grey one but no backup of him since waaay long...that's sad..

anyway..congrats for your absolutely stunning car!! :)

sanderfrus 04-03-10 04:48 PM

How is the 5speed gearbox ?


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