Domestic Parts in a RX-7
 

What do u people think about putting a V8 302 into an RX-7. I plan to take out the motor, drive line, and the rear end and replace it all with a V8 302 built at home and a custom rear end and drive line from a mustang.Putting coil-overs and a couple more things in it. I want to know what u other people think. Also I know u can't just put the motor in. U have to change some things. I just want everyone's input. thanks

GTFO!

oh dear i live near this guy.
ok here's what youre going to do buddy, youre going to drive your 7 to oakville, park it in the student residence parking lot, leave the keys in it, and walk away. I will take good care of it. Next, go buy a 5.0l mustang. Kthx.

The reason I put all that mustang stuff in it is cause the insurance on a mustang is stupid and an RX-7 weighs less and my family drag races so I got all the parts for cheap.

Sounds like a pretty cool idea. With weight that light and an engine that powerful, it will be very fast. Yes it is a pretty good idea, now let's keep it an idea, and go buy yourself an old Corvette or something. :D ;)

You might as well drop a 302 in a CRX it weighs less than any FC. Leave the RX-7 alone.

check out www.v8rx7.com

most people here are stubborn, or don't know any better *cough*SANTIAGO*cough*

I almost did it to my GTU, but decided agenst it.

A CRX isn't rear wheel drive. U figure it out.

Oh well. Anyways go to that link liquid posted or the other engien swap not here.

Hey 1987RX-7Guy whats in your car? How much money have u spent on it. I've probably spent less and gone faster!

Its not about being cheap. Its about enjoying something that is rare. To me the RX cars are for enthusiasts not people that are looking for BANG for the BUCK. I don't really care if you have gone faster I don't drage race or race at all for that matter.

Oh and the 302 is not hard to beat at all even in my N/a so I wouldn't talk big. ;)

Well different people have cars for different reason. U like your car the way it is and I respect that. I want a bang for my buck and I hope u respect that.

Well different people have cars for different reason. U like your car the way it is and I respect that. I want a bang for my buck and I hope u respect that.

As others have suggested, try www.v8rx7.com , and also Im sure youve been to www.grannysspeedshop.com . I too was contemplating a v-8 swap in my rx-7, but I want a Lt1/T-56. Probably gain less than 100lbs total with the swap, and with removed A/C, P/S , aluminum hood and battery relocation, would come out even, if not less, and remain 50/50 weight distribution. Yes there is the issue that the engine sits slightly higher, and further forward, but I dont think its anything to be concerned about, escpecially for a street car. Even with a stock LT1 the car would run deep into the 13s all say long. I decided that I like the rotary too much, and would rather spend twice as much to go as fast, but thats just me and I can see why others wouldnt want to go that route. I love well-done V-8 swaps, its the hack jobs that rednecks do that get me upset. Good luck on the swap.

Hey 1987 RX-7 guy my 302 has 507hp plus I might put nitrous in it maybe 100hp shot.

Re: Domestic Parts in a RX-7
 

Certainly aren't endearing us Canadians.

V8+Rx-7=:puke:

You have 507 hp and you want to throw nitrous on it? I hope that you have a 4 bolt block, otherwise you ay not have one at all for very long.

I said I might I don't know yet there is still a lot of work to be done to the chassis

Oh and I do have a 4 bolt block

I don't have any right to tell you want to do with your possesions but you asked for our oppinions and I gave it.

Arent you in the V8 good or bad poll stating that you have a 507 (or around there) HP 302 rx7 that stomps all the imports? Are you building another one? tell us again about your 500hp 302 please

Actually I am in the middle of building the car. The motor is out of my brother's 1989 Mustang. The chassis still needs work I will give you a list of whats in it in a little bit.

great another brain dead hamiltonian wrecking a 7.. take bio weapons advice, please, go get a freaking camaro or dirty bird.. it suits your mentality much better.

Why are you people so closed minded?

Just because there are people on the forum that can fabricate and do this them selfs, and you can't?

Get over it!