A little progress...
07-09-08, 06:03 PM
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Maval Manufacturing makes aftermarket steering racks and remanufactures OEM racks, and I contracted with them several years ago to modify the stock FD rack (15.0:1) for full manual operation (all lines and internal seals removed, plus the quill shaft welded to eliminate the 4-5 degrees of free-play). I don't know what the current price is, but if you search a little, there are threads on the subject.
I paid about $250 last year for this to be done...
And Jim, What the hell is wrong with a bowling ball? I have three... I didn't catch the humor there. Or at least I dont get it... that could be.
07-09-08, 09:31 PM
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Wow roachdiddy, that car looks decidedly "ugly ***" stock. You know what I mean? ------> http://www.rx7city.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=758
BTW Jim, I don't come to this section often and hadn't previously seen this thread. Very nice stuff.
BTW Jim, I don't come to this section often and hadn't previously seen this thread. Very nice stuff.
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07-10-08, 08:18 AM
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Wow roachdiddy, that car looks decidedly "ugly ***" stock. You know what I mean? ------> http://www.rx7city.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=758
BTW Jim, I don't come to this section often and hadn't previously seen this thread. Very nice stuff.
BTW Jim, I don't come to this section often and hadn't previously seen this thread. Very nice stuff.
07-14-08, 10:52 AM
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08-12-08, 12:23 PM
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08-12-08, 01:24 PM
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08-21-08, 02:18 AM
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Jim, I'm very impressed by this thread! I had no idea that the LS7 intake would bolt up to the L92 motor. Ive got an 07 escalade pullout with 17K miles on it. I was going to use the L76 or LS3 manifold but it sounds like the LS7 is even better than that. I also plan on using a stock LS7 clutch set, ls2 timing cover and chain, ditching the VVT and getting a custom cam grind. I have been trolling on LS1tech but the information of L92 and rx7 is very limited. I have also searched on V8rx7forum as well. I will be following this thread as well.
08-23-08, 06:39 PM
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I was going to use the L76 or LS3 manifold but it sounds like the LS7 is even better than that.
09-03-08, 11:56 PM
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I fail
Originally Posted by jimlab
Yes, you do. Repeatedly. Stick to manual labor and leave the deep thinking to those who are more qualified.
03-18-09, 07:48 PM
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Any recent updates Jimlab?
You know in all the years I've read your threads I havn't seen you come up with a picture of your car/or any parts that didnt make it look stunning. Have you thought about a coffeetable book/scrapbook once your RX7 saga has ended?
You know in all the years I've read your threads I havn't seen you come up with a picture of your car/or any parts that didnt make it look stunning. Have you thought about a coffeetable book/scrapbook once your RX7 saga has ended?
03-20-09, 12:00 AM
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Sorry but idk if i missed it what tranny r u ganna be using for this build? Just woundering cause i was thinking of my build to have a new 6 speed auto and it would be nice to have paddle shifting like the new vetts!!The only thing is finding a used one
Another thing is can you do speed des on the new gen 4?
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03-20-09, 10:16 AM
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You will probably have ground clearence issues with that tranny on an FD.
Rumor has it Jim is selling this project and moving on in life... I haven't seen him around any of the message boards that he used to frequent pretty regularly.
Rumor has it Jim is selling this project and moving on in life... I haven't seen him around any of the message boards that he used to frequent pretty regularly.
03-20-09, 11:24 AM
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It's been a long long long time. I remember this project from when I bought my FD back in 1998. I've put over 90k miles on my FD since then......what's the word Jim ?
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03-20-09, 12:30 PM
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Well one thing that i heard is that the new6l80 are smaller than the 4l80 (not the old 4l80 conversion to a 6l80)cause you can do that. the reason i was asking Jim lab what he was ganna use is because hes ganna be going threw clutches like no other.
03-20-09, 10:52 PM
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03-21-09, 02:49 PM
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...Jim's car will be finished the day after the end of the world...
...until then, everyone else; your builds' are inferior. And unless he had something to do with the fabrication of your assembly, the kit you're using is crap, and wrong.
.../lock this thread until doomsday. Progress?
...until then, everyone else; your builds' are inferior. And unless he had something to do with the fabrication of your assembly, the kit you're using is crap, and wrong.
.../lock this thread until doomsday. Progress?
