305/T5 swap
03-24-10, 05:52 PM
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305/T5 swap
Guys, I've owned an RX-7 for exactly 4 days and I am in the process of a swap to a carbed sbc and t5 tranny so needless to say I'm gonna need some help! My fingers are greasy as 'm typing so ignore the errors because I don't think the backspace will even work when I'm done! I've ordered the basic mount kit from Granny's and the rubber engine mounts. Now I need to know what to save of the systems in the car? Obviously things like the lights and horn and brakes/brake booster... What else though? I'm putting the basics together on a budget (anybody want anything? lol) and have the engine and tranny coming this weekend. So now that the keys on my keyboard don't want to work I'm gonna mess up the track pad looking at other build threads! Chime in please!!! Car is an 86 FC with no power steering and a factory 5-speed and 13B. I think it's the GS model. 
03-25-10, 07:23 AM
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Alright, got into the tear down process last night and made it about 1/3 last night. And here are a few pics (well I think they're attached lol)
03-25-10, 07:53 AM
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Ok pics suck. I've tried 4 different ways, and still can't get anything up. Long story short I'm looking for what systems to keep in the car and any cautions from experienced guys. Budget build but with quality.
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03-30-10, 03:10 PM
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gota have a v-8
hey go for it my last one was a 327 and i got my cradle from grannys ---good parts and good place!--the firewall and the distridutor is tight.if you use a mallory with the bail clips you should have an easier time .i had a muncie 4 speed in mine and used a howe hydro throw out bearing.makes for a fast *** car!my next one is a 88 turbo 2 going to go get the car tommorow.this ones gettin my fresh 462 big block and a m-22 4 speed--oh mine had power steering too. jason
04-01-10, 10:59 AM
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I AM going for it! lol I have the 305 and the t5 tranny. I need a clutch and a few other little piece's. I also need to get rid of all my old engine stuff! I'll keep you guys updated of the progress
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