The engine is getting removed and should be out pretty soon. I spoke to Brian who was very nice and cordial who informed me the subframe should be shipped out today or Monday. Once the subframe arrives, I'll take pics before and after its installed.

 

heard good stuff and not so good stuff about Hinson.

Will be watching how this turns out...

 

RX7 FAN is my other account. Hehe.

Today I got the engine in as a whole piece with the transmission mated. I removed the starter, a/c, alternator, as well as the intake manifold, and ignition system. Putting the engine/transmission in was extremely easy (everything slid in like butter) and took about 20 minutes. My friend and I did this on an incline (20 degrees). :coolugh:

First, we jacked up the motor as high as the hoist could go. The car was on all 4 wheels. Next, we let the hoist roll down the incline and once the transmission was next to the bumper, my friend lifted up the transmission so that it could clear the bumper. Then, I pushed the hoist until the transmission end lined up to the firewall. Next, I lowered the engine/transmission a little bit. Then, I jacked up the car and put it on jack stands (Probably 14 inches up). Next, I lowered the engine/transmission while pushing the hoist forward. We kept on doing this (lowering/pushing forward) until the engine mounts lined up with the Hinson subframe ears. Pushed the engine bolts in and voila.

The engine is slanted in the last picture because I haven't used the transmission brace yet. I shall do that tomorrow.

 

updates? im debating between granny's and hinson.

 

Come to v8rx7forum.com. I update over there more often than here.

I cleaned up some of the wires:

 

damn thats clean... now did you get the ls out of a camero? gto?

 

looking good man, should have stayed wankel, i would have if it was still my car, yours now tho. keep me updated if possible.

 

Damn thats a clean swap. Really wanting to do this to the FD.

Bet you're going to enjoy the power, reliability, and gas mileage.

 

A photoshoot I did last night with a crappy point and shoot camera

 

View the complete build here:

http://www.v8rx7forum.com/v8-rx-7-bu...-subframe.html

 

It was from a 2001 Trans AM WS6

~350 HP stock

 

Yeah, I was actually thinking about doing the 20B, but my friend totally convinced me to put a LS1 in there. I don't have the time to rebuild the rotary engine every 50k miles. Also, with the LS1, I don't have to shift at 3K+ RPM in every gear while in the city. Furthermore, the LS1 gets better MPG.

Another thing, the LS1 is a lot easier to work with. I don't have to worry about broken solenoids, popped vacuum hoses, etc.

 

Go with Pyro's (Basically it's Granny's but updated with Pyro's spec, that way you don't have to get hood modifications).

Hinson's new subframe is also good, which doesn't require a subframe core.

 

Next up:

1. New Paint Job
2. Suspension
3. Wheels

and then I'll call it a day.

 

Originally tan interior...still working on it

 

Any room for a centrifical supercharger in there?

 

I'm not a fan of superchargers...so there will be room for a single turbo next year.

 

Do you plan on or have you installed a strut brace above that engine?

 

I will try but I think it will rub the hood or rub the fuel rail covers. Anybody want to lend me their strut brace?

 

Paint job will be initiated in 2-3 weeks. Lexus Graphite Grey Pearl

New Shoes. Rota D2 18 X 9 50mm offset rear, 18 x 8 48mm offset front.

I bought them for $700 (Wheels/Tires)







Purchased Megan Racing Coilovers for $890 shipped at speedforsale.com

 

The car is in the shop for fresh paint. Evo's Graphite Grey Pearl.

Kind of hard to see, but I got the carbon fiber rear hatch on. New pictures coming soon this Saturday 5/3/2008. The car will be at the car show at the University of Maryland on 5/4/2008. So if you're there, feel free to say hello.

 

My Baby is BACK!!! Pics below. Sorry if they're huge.

hehe...too lazy to replace the bulb. 1 More mod (Shine Auto's Carbon Fiber Rear Lip Spoiler) and I'm done with this car.

 

Looks great Risen! Beautiful.