ATTN: Guys with V8 swapped RX-7's

Old 06-22-08 | 11:58 AM
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It is much more reliable, correct?
exponentially
Old 07-22-08 | 07:42 PM
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Where can i locate a FD roller for a cheap price?
Old 07-22-08 | 08:03 PM
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Where can i locate a FD roller for a cheap price?
Cheap Mazda Rx-7 FD3S'
Old 07-23-08 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 3rdGEN4MI
Has anyone ever swapped a V-6 of any manufacture into the rx-7?
Lots of people.

Apparently a Series II 3800 in an FC goes like stink
Old 07-23-08 | 07:25 PM
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I have a dumb question:

Do you guys change the transmission with the LS1 conversion?
Old 07-23-08 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by miester
I have a dumb question:

Do you guys change the transmission with the LS1 conversion?
only dumb question is 1 that isnt asked...but to answer your question every 95percent of v8swaps use the t56 tranny that comes with the ls1.
Old 07-24-08 | 10:59 AM
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so ive been searching and trying to find what all is needed for the swap of an ls into a fd. can anyone help?
Old 07-24-08 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotten Egg
so ive been searching and trying to find what all is needed for the swap of an ls into a fd. can anyone help?
i don't think you've been searching hard enough ;-)
check out HinsonSuperCars.com he has everything you'll need.
Old 07-25-08 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by KaoticFdR1
i don't think you've been searching hard enough ;-)
check out HinsonSuperCars.com he has everything you'll need.
haha thanks a million..i lost faith in the search button on the forums im on. it just leaves me feeling like
Old 08-19-08 | 04:46 PM
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It says here : http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-32-turnkey-builds.aspx that it costs ~$8600 for the build. So if I supply them the engine and the transmission, they can complete the swap from the rotary to the LS1 for $8600?
Old 08-19-08 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by FDFDFD
It says here : http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-32-turnkey-builds.aspx that it costs ~$8600 for the build. So if I supply them the engine and the transmission, they can complete the swap from the rotary to the LS1 for $8600?
srsly
Old 09-17-08 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyRX7
srsly
There are MANY ways to cut costs without cutting corners.. research it.

I'm in the process of collecting parts to swap my FC.
the basics such as fuel, driveshaft, wiring and cooling system can be done on your own at a fraction of the cost from the companies if your handy. Only thing that is a must is the sub frame.

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Old 09-18-08 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by FDFDFD
It says here : http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-32-turnkey-builds.aspx that it costs ~$8600 for the build. So if I supply them the engine and the transmission, they can complete the swap from the rotary to the LS1 for $8600?
ill do it for half of what they charge and ill pickup and deliver the car back to you....if your serious pm me
Old 10-05-08 | 01:41 AM
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i don't have a v8 in my FD but i love my rotary and i won't have it any other way. i've been in a ls1 rx7 b4 and yeah its awesome but it better be with a v8 and how many cars are out there with ls1's way to many and your talking about 10 grand + and ppl like me don't have that money i had to save up a year for my FD and i love rotarys cause of what they can do with 1.3 liters its amazing and i run 375 hp and have 55,995 miles on my rebulit and still runs like a dream
Old 10-05-08 | 01:45 AM
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Hey man. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.
Old 10-05-08 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FDFDFD
It says here : http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/p-32-turnkey-builds.aspx that it costs ~$8600 for the build. So if I supply them the engine and the transmission, they can complete the swap from the rotary to the LS1 for $8600?
Not even close. There are so many additional things that you will likely want to have done, have upgraded, etc.

I'd say it's like any other car project, you can do it for less (and get less or maybe the same result) or you can spend more than you'd ever imagine (and still not get everything you want, this is the general definition of a project car and the reason most of us continue to mod our cars as long as we own them).

Even the completeness of the pullout can cost you cash, did yours come with motor mounts, MAF, O2 sensors, etc? Is the clutch on your pullout useable? Does the trans need a rebuild? How long will your stock diff last? Depending on your answers you may have just spent thousands and we're just scratching the surface.
Old 10-07-08 | 01:05 PM
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I want one sooooo bad!!
Old 10-07-08 | 01:32 PM
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then buy one.
theres quite a few for sale, and most are on the right coast.
Old 10-08-08 | 10:05 AM
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Wish it were that easy. I need to sell my WRX swapped 2.5 RS first
Old 10-10-08 | 07:21 AM
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you will get a MUCH BETTER VALUE if you buy an rx7 thats already swapped.
the labor isnt bad if your DIY'ing it but man there are a lot of lessons you will learn along the way and they cost you time and money as well.

tooo many variables to give people a ballpark figure for a swaps cost especially when you can buy a $3000 1999 LS1T56 or a $8,000 2007 LS2T56, etc. not to mention you can keep costs low by using simple parts like the Corvette FPR/filter or you can go bonkers with cams/headwork/Aeromotive lines/fittings/filter/FPR, etc.

for a tight budget the LS1 swap is definitely do-able, no doubt and its still an insane amount of 160+mph torquey fun.
Old 11-02-08 | 08:29 PM
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Reading all the replys makes me really want to do a v8 FC.
Old 03-22-09 | 06:48 AM
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Old thread, but still a good one!

For all of you on the fence, this is a great thread to encourage you (that and a ride in a swapped car helps!)

Is it worth it? .
Oh yeah.. and I've only driven mine for one day (seriously, yesterday was the first drive)

Would you do it again if you could start all over? .
Yes, but I would do some things differently (i.e. the actual way I did it).. but stuffing a V8? Yes.

How much did you spend? .
Ugh, haven't counted yet. Original budget was $3000.. probably close to $4500 but I rolled in probably $800 in tires and wheels for racetrack use. did this on the cheap. I did buy the motor, T56 tranny, and 3 FC's for <$3k tho... the $50 to death is annoying as hell, and is very true. Plan $500+ contingency for just that crap. I hope to put together a full $ count sometime to really see what it took. Might be better if I don't tho!

How difficult was it to make everything work? .
Not bad, really. Total swap was <30 days, working nights and weekends. Wiring was the worst, and it took 3-5 days max to make it all work. Fired up first try.

Is clearance an issue? .
Not really, nope. Had to hammer the tunnel a little, and moved the radiator support (the tube) forward to give myself more room, but honestly it's a low-cut swap. Did it all in a garage with jackstands and hand (not air, compressor was busted) tools.

Buying a swapped car is FAR cheaper (espeically right now, market is very depressed), but you have to make sure you aren't getting somemone else's hack-fest.. (a good indicator in the FC is if the gauges work.. no speedo = cheap skate like me!) I looked at swapped before I decided to build mine and for the money I had, DIY was the option because at $3500 I would have just bought a problem.

Upgrades are a mother, tho.. coming off the Miata car (cheap cheap cheap to mod) the RX7 feels double for eveything.. so if I have any advice for the first time swapper, find a car that is already prepped for the use you want.. roadcourse, drag, whatever.. and buy it up cheap. I'm looking at having to mod the T2 I bought to get it to the level I want for track, and it looks like that cost is going to be 50% of the total project cost, swap and all.. tire/wheels/coilovers/camber plates/race brake pads/etc all add up disgustingly quick.

Wallyman
Old 09-19-09 | 07:58 AM
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I'm Hooked

A friend of mine did the LS1/T54 swap into a '70 240z. I am fortunate because I got to watch him build it about a year ago and I love the way the LS1 engine looks. I haven't driven his car yet but the idea itself sounds great.

I have always loved the FD body, and thanks to everybody here, at Hinson, and Granny Speed shop for all the great info.

Count me in! I am just getting started and I have to put my '72 240 resto mod to bed this winter, but I am going to start looking for an FD roller A-Fracking-SAP.

Marc
Old 11-25-09 | 12:16 AM
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which engine produces the most power in the rx7? 2jz, LS1 or 4g63?
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