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!

What the hell is wrong with you people??
 

Isn't this the Other Engine Conversions forum?

If so, why is everyone complaining to this guy that he is doing this swap. He came to this section because it is specifically for other engine conversions. Basically, engines other than the rotary. This is not the place to flame people about putting a piston engine in a RX-7.

Now, all the people that go to this section to flame about piston powered rx-7's, go fuck yourself and complain in a more appropriate section.

Does anyone know what are the best tires for the street and the strip???

.. thier is no more appropriate place then the section where rednecks and wannabies come to try and ruin perfectly good rx-7's.
If you follow your logic then most of these people should be over at that ' were stuck in the 60's forever' v8-rx7 site. So 85, go back to deepest Scarbourgh with your GN wannabie and quote; " go fuck yourself "

At least around here we preserve the rx-7 name on the race track and streets. I'll put a FB with a 13B up against ANY one who wants to come out and race a 1/4mile oval, one lap, king of the hill, prize money to the winner. SO far everything from a BB 1gen camaro to a turbocharged H22 prelude have tried and fialed to beat this thing. the Camaro had to go to 120 wet shot to beat this FB with a NA 13B in it.. so put your redneck ghetto swap on the track and back up your trash talk about the 13B.. If you want proof of how good the FB is contact Barrie speedway for results on ' pizza guy' & king of the hill races.

I believe what was meant by ' other swaps' was BRE's, 20B's, yashiro 4 rotors into other RX-x cars.

No it isn't meant for 20B's, because there's a 20B engine swap section.

And I don't think there is hardly anyone on the forum who can afford and R26B swap.

I think PPC-Racing is just another FAGGOT and has nothing better to do. Also where does it say that other engine swaps have to be some fucking stupid small balls import motor. Hey PPC-Racing get a fucking life!

Damn, I can't crack out canadian jokes, ehh, your canadian, ehh :D :rlaugh:

Anyways

Hey go ahead I don't care

most canadians don't consider Hamilton a real Canadian city anyways.. it's like a little pc. of redneckville USA north of the border.. hey demon, you go ahead and do what your going to do to the 7, as I've said i've got a standing offer to race at barrie speedway, one lap king of the hill, winner takes the prize money.. i'll even give the guest inside lane. So I realize that you may not know too much of the world beyond the steelmills you live next too but it's about 1hr from your armpit or a city.

put up or shut up.

What the hell are you talking about? I don't race the oval tracks asshole. If you have been reading this thread then you would know I drag race you idiot!

I'll race you PPC, once I get the supra7 going, I'll smear your little 1st gen up and down canada.

Although I am not drive 22 hours to race you, so come down here!

lol drag racing.. 'L'.. so your saying that you really don't know how to drive, you just know how to go straight.. LOL.. typical hamilton brain trust.

oh and cory.. I REALLY have better things to do then drive into deepest darkest inbred county USA and race someone I know will loose ( as you may remember I HAVE two mk III's and i know what they are capable of..)

This was more of an open invatation to the many rx-7 swappers in the ON area who think they are 'all that' yo all say how your handling and perfomance go up with a swap yet no one is willing to put it to the test ?? must be a reason for that.

Who the fuck do you think you are?? All you do is run your mouth! You think you know someone cause of where they live. Man you are one dumb fuck. You think you are such hot shit. Oh and you know something Cory's car would probably waste your piece of shit. Your car is sooooo hot then what the fuck does it got in it.

Don't run your mouth unless you got the shit to back it up!!!

.. DUDE! what do you think i've been saying for the last 3 POSTS!? is it that hard to comprehend

"This was more of an open invatation to the many rx-7 swappers in the ON area who think they are 'all that' "

.. get it yet?? holy.. apparently your the 'dumb F***'...

PPC, do you have any vids of your car at the track?

Post them, and post some at the drag strip. And dyno runs ..... You know "back it up"

why would I video a one lap, king of the hill race?? Also.. going straight just means adding a BIG turbo and greaing to the the car.. I'm not sure about where you come from but the roads around here have a few left and right turns in them.. anyone can build a 'one task' specific vehicle, I could build an EG6 that would eat a 350 SS but why? maybe going stright is the high end of the scale for 'your type' but the reality is , a truly great car is GRET and ALL aspects of racing.. not just one.

I've told you where you can find me to race, every weekend 9 track is closing soon mind you), two straight aways and two 180 corners.. flat out.. any V8 redneck schmoos out their want to try ??