I have an admission to make.....
03-14-07, 07:52 PM
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I have an admission to make.....
I de-souled my car about a month ago....
It was rather bloody, with power steering fluid going everywhere, oh the humanity!
BTW My car only had 67000 miles on it and I bought it for $750
1989 non turbo GXL
shes going to be much happier with a LS1
No offense, I really do like rotaries, but something tells me i will like the amazing power of a v8 more.
DOMINATED!
It was rather bloody, with power steering fluid going everywhere, oh the humanity!
BTW My car only had 67000 miles on it and I bought it for $750
1989 non turbo GXL
shes going to be much happier with a LS1
No offense, I really do like rotaries, but something tells me i will like the amazing power of a v8 more. DOMINATED!
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03-14-07, 11:02 PM
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if you want the power of a v8, buy a corvette...or buy a piece of **** car and drop it in.
Why do people perform this swap? the RX-7 Is known for its unique rotary engine. V8 is just a disgrace to the chassis, and the motor its known for.
Why do people perform this swap? the RX-7 Is known for its unique rotary engine. V8 is just a disgrace to the chassis, and the motor its known for.
03-14-07, 11:15 PM
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I "lost" my emissions....
ahh to each his own.
i personally could never dishonor my car with such a swap, but if he wants to be just like everyone else on the road that all him, i personally will always love my car for what it is and the dream it represents.
good luck with the swap
i personally could never dishonor my car with such a swap, but if he wants to be just like everyone else on the road that all him, i personally will always love my car for what it is and the dream it represents.
good luck with the swap
03-15-07, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by cpubugs
Agree with ReTed, and Jrat.
I would also like to add....
Go away... You have disgraced us all.
I would also like to add....
Go away... You have disgraced us all.
This sort of reaction indicates to me that you guys think that the whole point of the RX is the engine.
Remove the rotary from the equation and what's left?
Well, a pretty, nicely built body with a good suspension/handling package (which is, as a bonus, easily upgradable), a relatively plush interior and all the tax/insurance/registration advantages of an old car.
If removing the engine from the RX merits such disapproval, would installing the same engine in a different car (say, a 240Z) make a vehicle you'd approve?
03-15-07, 10:27 AM
#18
Originally Posted by Tyblat
if you want the power of a v8, buy a corvette...or buy a piece of **** car and drop it in.
***Smart *** remarks deleted***
You will get more positive affirmations over on the 'other engine' thread and even more over on Torque Central.
good luck.
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03-15-07, 10:45 AM
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I "lost" my emissions....
Originally Posted by clokker
Just an observation...
This sort of reaction indicates to me that you guys think that the whole point of the RX is the engine.
Remove the rotary from the equation and what's left?
Well, a pretty, nicely built body with a good suspension/handling package (which is, as a bonus, easily upgradable), a relatively plush interior and all the tax/insurance/registration advantages of an old car.
If removing the engine from the RX merits such disapproval, would installing the same engine in a different car (say, a 240Z) make a vehicle you'd approve?
This sort of reaction indicates to me that you guys think that the whole point of the RX is the engine.
Remove the rotary from the equation and what's left?
Well, a pretty, nicely built body with a good suspension/handling package (which is, as a bonus, easily upgradable), a relatively plush interior and all the tax/insurance/registration advantages of an old car.
If removing the engine from the RX merits such disapproval, would installing the same engine in a different car (say, a 240Z) make a vehicle you'd approve?
03-15-07, 10:49 AM
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^^+1 but id go with the sr20...that is the only piston that would every touch my 7....and i would have to get that engine for free... i would never buy an engine inless its a rotary
03-15-07, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by clokker
Just an observation...
This sort of reaction indicates to me that you guys think that the whole point of the RX is the engine.
Remove the rotary from the equation and what's left?
Well, a pretty, nicely built body with a good suspension/handling package (which is, as a bonus, easily upgradable), a relatively plush interior and all the tax/insurance/registration advantages of an old car.
If removing the engine from the RX merits such disapproval, would installing the same engine in a different car (say, a 240Z) make a vehicle you'd approve?
This sort of reaction indicates to me that you guys think that the whole point of the RX is the engine.
Remove the rotary from the equation and what's left?
Well, a pretty, nicely built body with a good suspension/handling package (which is, as a bonus, easily upgradable), a relatively plush interior and all the tax/insurance/registration advantages of an old car.
If removing the engine from the RX merits such disapproval, would installing the same engine in a different car (say, a 240Z) make a vehicle you'd approve?
Well, your observation is wrong. I am not opposed to swapping the V-8 into an RX-7, in fact I plan to build one someday.
The problem with this thread is they come up all the time and they are designed to do only one thing, irritate people. Its a waste of 2nd generation technical area bandwidth and if I were a mod, I would lock it.
03-15-07, 11:48 AM
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He who smokes bitches
in that case...
ibtl!
good luck with the swap. i've read good reviews about using the t5 tranny as opposed to the t56. it's supposed to be a lot lighter, and only 5 gears
ibtl!
good luck with the swap. i've read good reviews about using the t5 tranny as opposed to the t56. it's supposed to be a lot lighter, and only 5 gears