94 Build... GT35R, RE Vmount and a whole lot more............ NOW WITH PISTONS!!
Oh, yes, absolutely. Someone needs to post a picture of an FD next to a Vette. The Vette is HUGE (and several hundred pounds heavier!) compared to an FD.
The V8/RX7 combo really is one of the best overall combinations of engine/chassis around right now. The only thing I can think of that comes close off hand is something like a Porsche, which is a very different dynamic.
The V8/RX7 combo really is one of the best overall combinations of engine/chassis around right now. The only thing I can think of that comes close off hand is something like a Porsche, which is a very different dynamic.
Aw I got moderated 
Well that's what I get for trolling the V8 guys.
Caught me a couple of fishes with the most stupidest remark... Just having fun dudes, no harm meant
ZoomZoom - You're cool guy. Love the car actually.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/1...e94ce91b_b.jpg
zbrown & ceylon- You knew what was up
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matty- who cares what you think. You're a noob with no clout
Anyway as far as the V8 goes I almost turned myself a few years back. But glad I kept it rotary tho. Carry on
Well that's what I get for trolling the V8 guys. Caught me a couple of fishes with the most stupidest remark... Just having fun dudes, no harm meant
ZoomZoom - You're cool guy. Love the car actually.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/1...e94ce91b_b.jpg
zbrown & ceylon- You knew what was up
.matty- who cares what you think. You're a noob with no clout
Anyway as far as the V8 goes I almost turned myself a few years back. But glad I kept it rotary tho. Carry on
Last edited by Montego; Nov 20, 2013 at 03:34 PM.
How butt hurt is your troll *** that you looked up my thread history.
I bet you dropped your lsx in in a week and did it with stock parts right?
'Cause that damn lsx is so reliable you had to trick it out to the 9's to turbo it.
If you wanted pushrods and a straight axle you should've bought a camaro, honkey.
Junkyard builds and 1000hp right?
Complete bullshit.
Like I said, the LSx has plenty of documented reliability issues that have to be addressed in a performance build. Just like a rotary.
Try not to be incredibly butthurt about it. Makes you look like a giant douche. Maybe that's not far off, I dunno...
Glad you got a laugh. I'm sure your ls fd hauls ***. Thanks for not getting a series of large thorns up your butt like that zbrown asshat.
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Lol butthurt?
Just laughing my *** off a guy without any experience or mechanical ability is talking out like a big show in this thread
I hope you realize I am on a stock EMS, stock block , stock crank, stock heads, stock intake,stock rockers.... that would go over your head though
My motor hasn't been touched since put in 5 years ago
Just laughing my *** off a guy without any experience or mechanical ability is talking out like a big show in this thread
I hope you realize I am on a stock EMS, stock block , stock crank, stock heads, stock intake,stock rockers.... that would go over your head though
My motor hasn't been touched since put in 5 years ago
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Thank you all for the wicked cool support, words, and.... banter 
To even consider donating parts is just too awesome. Elliott, you make it hard my man. You have given me a lot of support and it's tough to say "no" to this. The community is lucky to have a great vendor that supplies excellent parts and continued innovation.
I am putting a V8 in my car. I have already started disassembling for partout. As much as it may hurt to see my car get the treatment, I can assure you it will be a quality build and it's not going to get sold out in a few years from boredom.
Regardless of what propels it down the road, I assure you my Rx7 will be doing what all sports cars are intended; to supply the most important aspect of motoring...FUN!
To even consider donating parts is just too awesome. Elliott, you make it hard my man. You have given me a lot of support and it's tough to say "no" to this. The community is lucky to have a great vendor that supplies excellent parts and continued innovation.
I am putting a V8 in my car. I have already started disassembling for partout. As much as it may hurt to see my car get the treatment, I can assure you it will be a quality build and it's not going to get sold out in a few years from boredom.
Regardless of what propels it down the road, I assure you my Rx7 will be doing what all sports cars are intended; to supply the most important aspect of motoring...FUN!
Lol butthurt?
Just laughing my *** off a guy without any experience or mechanical ability is talking out like a big show in this thread
I hope you realize I am on a stock EMS, stock block , stock crank, stock heads, stock intake,stock rockers.... that would go over your head though
My motor hasn't been touched since put in 5 years ago
Just laughing my *** off a guy without any experience or mechanical ability is talking out like a big show in this thread
I hope you realize I am on a stock EMS, stock block , stock crank, stock heads, stock intake,stock rockers.... that would go over your head though
My motor hasn't been touched since put in 5 years ago
I fixed that coolant leak like a champ.
The butthurt is at an all time high. Name one category that's OBJECTIVE, where the rotary is better than the LS. Here are all the ones I could think of right quick where it loses- ease of power (ie LS1's make 500whp all day on pump), power delivery, fuel mileage, RELIABILITY, less complexity required to make power (no need for AI injection etc.) , emissions (if you cared about that sort of thing), etc.
oh thats so easy.
Less spark plugs
Less injectors
Less coils
more JDM aftermarket parts
you get to tell people how cool you are when youre adding premix before fueling
Josh i am sad. But curious to see if you can wow me with your build! I originally bought the FD to LSX but didnt have the heart to do it, i understand why you would though
Let's settle it down in here guys. Constantly moderating threads gets annoying.
This is like arguing politics and religion. People are emotionally invested in their choices and thus cannot stop and look at things logically. Pro tip: When you see soul discussed, people are emotionally invested, whether it be religion, politics, engines or XBOX.
This is like arguing politics and religion. People are emotionally invested in their choices and thus cannot stop and look at things logically. Pro tip: When you see soul discussed, people are emotionally invested, whether it be religion, politics, engines or XBOX.
I am sorry. In the future I will reference it as a green tinged solution of water and ethylene glycol.
I did not realize people might think I drove through a radioactive puddle or ran over Slimer from ghost busters.
I was foolhardy to believe that people would assume green water in my engine bay was coolant, even if I did say coolant like 3 other times in the same post.
My idioms and colloquial nature have foiled me again.
Technical inaccuracies atoned.
Go update your build thread! You left us really close to the finish line, it seemed like.
How is the rotary better then the LS?
oh thats so easy.
Less spark plugs
Less injectors
Less coils
more JDM aftermarket parts
you get to tell people how cool you are when youre adding premix before fueling
Josh i am sad. But curious to see if you can wow me with your build! I originally bought the FD to LSX but didnt have the heart to do it, i understand why you would though
oh thats so easy.
Less spark plugs
Less injectors
Less coils
more JDM aftermarket parts
you get to tell people how cool you are when youre adding premix before fueling
Josh i am sad. But curious to see if you can wow me with your build! I originally bought the FD to LSX but didnt have the heart to do it, i understand why you would though
I like how a nice build thread is turned into everyone's pissing match. Mods have my vote to clean up this thread.... again.
JOSH~ I am kinda anxious to see the revamping of the engine bay..... If it turns out half as nice as your last setup was, it will be another show piece. P.S. thanks for the parts!
Hey Josh,
What kind of power are you aiming for in the V8? Are you contemplating turbo/forced induction at all? Any particular powerplant that has been decided yet? LS1, LS2, LS3, LQ4, LS7, etc etc. Have you thought about rear end upgrades yet? Is it going to be an auto or a manual car?
Either way, I'm anxious to see the results! With your top quality worksmanship and attention to detail, I'm glad to see your staying in our community and not selling the car.
-Aaron
What kind of power are you aiming for in the V8? Are you contemplating turbo/forced induction at all? Any particular powerplant that has been decided yet? LS1, LS2, LS3, LQ4, LS7, etc etc. Have you thought about rear end upgrades yet? Is it going to be an auto or a manual car?
Either way, I'm anxious to see the results! With your top quality worksmanship and attention to detail, I'm glad to see your staying in our community and not selling the car.
-Aaron
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UPDATE
So it took me a little bit to read the discussions on my thread...lol. I guess that's what I get for slinging out ideas of a swap. None the less, I know the V8/rotary debate definitely raises alot of tension. I don't really sweat it.
In any case, I can answer a few questions with an actual update. I have started parting my car out as most of you have seen. Parts are slinging out the door as fast as I can sell them. I will admit it was kind of tough to turn the first bolt, but it has gotten easier as I see my Paypal account growing. The real reason it has gotten easier is because of two letters and a number....
LS7
I just put a deposit down on a built LS7 long block. I should be picking it up in a few weeks. A little info on it...
Block has been tanked, checked & honed(4.125bore) shortblock has never been installed or run
-Manley forged 4" lightweight crank, standard snout (non-dry sump)
-Manley 6.125 H-beam rods
-Manley 2618 forged pistons and rings
-clevite h-series bearings
-COMP CAMS 227/243 6traysLS7@113 cam
-LS7 lifters & trays
-LS7 timing gears, Katech timing chain
-Melling HP oil pump
WCCH stage 2 heads are used & have about 1300 miles. they are assembled with bronze valve guides, Stage 2 CNC port program, competition valve job, surface milling(just to ensure its flat) and stainless steel exhaust valves and polished titanium intake valves.
ARP head bolts
GM head gaskets.
COMP CAMS pushrods
New GM rocker arms & bolts.
Should put down around 550whp with good street manors. It was built by a local shop and they are offering me a warranty as well. I'm getting a pretty damn good deal.
So as some of you eluded.... it will be to the standard of my last setup.
I will continue to update THIS thread and my new build thread over at NoRotors.
Thanks all, and take care!!
So it took me a little bit to read the discussions on my thread...lol. I guess that's what I get for slinging out ideas of a swap. None the less, I know the V8/rotary debate definitely raises alot of tension. I don't really sweat it.
In any case, I can answer a few questions with an actual update. I have started parting my car out as most of you have seen. Parts are slinging out the door as fast as I can sell them. I will admit it was kind of tough to turn the first bolt, but it has gotten easier as I see my Paypal account growing. The real reason it has gotten easier is because of two letters and a number....
LS7
I just put a deposit down on a built LS7 long block. I should be picking it up in a few weeks. A little info on it...
Block has been tanked, checked & honed(4.125bore) shortblock has never been installed or run
-Manley forged 4" lightweight crank, standard snout (non-dry sump)
-Manley 6.125 H-beam rods
-Manley 2618 forged pistons and rings
-clevite h-series bearings
-COMP CAMS 227/243 6traysLS7@113 cam
-LS7 lifters & trays
-LS7 timing gears, Katech timing chain
-Melling HP oil pump
WCCH stage 2 heads are used & have about 1300 miles. they are assembled with bronze valve guides, Stage 2 CNC port program, competition valve job, surface milling(just to ensure its flat) and stainless steel exhaust valves and polished titanium intake valves.
ARP head bolts
GM head gaskets.
COMP CAMS pushrods
New GM rocker arms & bolts.
Should put down around 550whp with good street manors. It was built by a local shop and they are offering me a warranty as well. I'm getting a pretty damn good deal.
So as some of you eluded.... it will be to the standard of my last setup.
I will continue to update THIS thread and my new build thread over at NoRotors.
Thanks all, and take care!!
Rod knock, spun bearing, broken valve spring, rear main leaks, oil pan leaks, piston slap, oil frothing, head gaskets, timing chains.
GTFO you homer. The LSx isn't made of diamonds.
I'm saying when you shove a front mount turbo in a swapped FD, it isn't a street car. Just because you put up with the bed you've made doesn't mean anyone else would.
The lsx has less breath than a smoking fat kid. Narrow powerband is reality. Good for pulling stumps and towing boats.
GTFO you homer. The LSx isn't made of diamonds.
I'm saying when you shove a front mount turbo in a swapped FD, it isn't a street car. Just because you put up with the bed you've made doesn't mean anyone else would.
The lsx has less breath than a smoking fat kid. Narrow powerband is reality. Good for pulling stumps and towing boats.
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Been keeping up with your build on NoRotors, but didn't think you would go LS7, figured you were set on the LS3. Man that thing is going to be a blast, probably rev just as high as your rx7 lol, well maybe not that high, but I would imagine it's in the 7k rpm range. Nice purchase!
Why do you say that? Are you referring to him saying that it's not a street car? Because I've ridden in 1000 HP old school 65 mustang and that **** was not streetable. Yeah the car was taken out on the streets regularly but dang what a punishment. Nevermind that the car was only enjoyable on a straight line because anything else was just suicide.
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Before I bought my 2jz, I was going to do built/procharged LS7. I can't wait to see what unfolds with this. Have you decided as to what you're going to do with the oil setup? LS7's are dry sump, but I figured you'd convert. Or are you going to keep it dry sump?
I apologize if you've already answered this, I just couldn't read the last 4-5 pages of crying and whining of others who aren't putting money into your build.
I apologize if you've already answered this, I just couldn't read the last 4-5 pages of crying and whining of others who aren't putting money into your build.