bigbadbrad

Does anyone know of a site with a good LS1 FAQ/ sticky thing. I am considering swapping an LS1 into a 3rd GEN. I've searched on Google and I believe I found a link on this site but when I clicked on the answer part of the question the link did not work. If anyone knows of were I can find some more info on this or if someone can tell me about this that would help a lot?
BTW: Sorry if this is in the wrong section, if so then can a moderator please move it to the appropriate area.
THANKS.

GoodfellaFD3S

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There is an 'engine conversions' section that you can check out. Putting an LS1 into an RX-7 is a horrible bastardization, by the way .

canadaisintexas

Putting an LS1 in an RX7 is a horrible waste of a rare unique car and is destroying the car and its soul. Not to mention it will destroy the weight balance of the car which also ruins it. Oh yeah and while im talkin bout that i should mention the rotary is completely reliable at 600rwhp on 2rotors



That said you should check out the other engine conversions section

or if you want faq's check out the v8 swap car/rx7 site i own and operate www.swapcartech.com/forum

bigbadbrad

It just crossed my mind. I've seen a lot of people doing it and I hear its a good swap. I though of it because I found a 3rd gen chassis with no engine. I know the rotary would spank the ls1 but I hear the Rotary is VERY unreliable.

canadaisintexas

I was being sarcastic

I own and operate the site i posted a link to at the bottom...its got GREAT FAQs for the fuel and cooling stuff, sign up and if you have any questions you cant find awnseres for id be happy to anwser them in a thread there

Thanks,

Rob

silverTRD

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he didnt ask for peoples opinions on wheter or not it was a good idea...and actually it does not mess up the weight balance of the car. the ls1 is actually a lighter motor that the 13b, i was suprised when i found this out. my buddy has an ls1 3rd gen and that thing is pretty sweet i must admit. and as far as a rotary spanking an ls1...well that depends also, on who has more money for their motor. hehe

bigbadbrad

Wow, I feel like a stupid............... I don't know much about rotary engines and that one of the reasons I don't want to use that engine. I think if you get a rotary you should know your **** inside out. So it is a good swap? In my opinion it is but I also hear a lot of people saying its bad and you got me because of the whole balance thing. How bad will it alter the weight balance? Anymore info?
Thanks

apex_sideway

LS1 is a awesome swap

P.S. go to www.torquecentral.com for the info . . . go to there forums then go to "v8 rx7" section. C-ya.

bigbadbrad

Wow that surprises me about the ls1 being lighter too! Have you driven ur buddy's ls1 rx7? If so how did you like it?
Anymore info?

I got a question about an exhaust too. How would I go about this if I want a single exit system? Is there a company that makes an exhaust for this swap or would I be better off going custom? Also Would 3" piping be the way to go or since its N/A would 2.5" be better?

canadaisintexas

I was actually being sarcastic. Im a huge advocate of the ls1 swap and know it dosent mess up the weight balance

Silverstone

I read somewhere that the stock wt distribution of the FD is a perfect 50/50. With an LS1 the distribuition is more like 54/46, still not bad. I think it is a good swap, just expensive and time consuming especially if you have never done one before. There are a number of engine mounting kits sold for this.

canadaisintexas

shoot me an IM on aim @ canadaisintexas and i can anwser all the questions like this

SiKoPaThX

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GNX7's LS1 RX-7 pulled 1.07 g's on the skidpad. Weight Distribution smeight fristibution! LSx Engines FTW!!!

cjack37

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Brad,listen to the guys when they tell you not to change your rotary engine to the corvette engine. I have been involved with rotary`s for over 17 years and the biggest problem that people have with reliability is due to improper maintenance and tuning. Over the years I have visited rotary tuners in AUS,PR,UK and JPN and one thing that I can share with you is that they understand the function of the rotary and how to properly tune. If I could suggest one thing that would be to learn the basics of how the rotary works and improve your knowleadge of proper tuning and reliability maintenance. Remember as the RX7 was designed to house a rotary engine only and any other engine truly does effect the balance of the car.


Stay pure keep the rotary.

canadaisintexas

If you havent ridden in an ls1 rx7 do so before you choose. I will bet there will be no contest in your mind after

Larz

DP

Larz

Please don't make me start. I love the rotary. Keep it and milk it for all it's worth. But the reality is parts are starting to get more expensive. How much are you willing to pay for love. I fear an LS1 swap may be the only reasonable alternative in the future. I said fear, not hope or condone. I'm a 2 rotor powered auto x competitor. I run faster than a lot of V8s.

RaPtOr-T

Rotary or GTFO

Get an LS1 and enjoy shifting at 5.5k rpm like my moms trailblazer.

canadaisintexas

New Valves and Springs and ARP Rod bolts and you can rev to 7200RPM. That about $600 worth of parts

Stock can rev to 6700 RPM

Rob

RaPtOr-T

Man, please dont lecture me on LS1s, theres one no more than 8ft away from my FD as we speak. I learned stick on a LS1. Maybe they've revised the engine a bit but the 2002 in the garage below me redlines @ 6000 and hits fuel cut @ 6200. It would be a dark day before I replaced 2 things on the engine and reved up 1.2k more rpms than Chevy wanted it to go. Dont get me wrong the LS1 is a fantastic engine, it makes really cool noises, alot of torque, and can be very fast, but it is NOT and NEVER will be a replacement for my 13B.

RaPtOr-T

By the way,
I driven both engines, I am entitled to my own oppinion and if you choose to entertain it or not I do not care. I will not reply to this thread anymore, we might as well both pound sand.
Thanks

rajahFD

wasn't it 1.13?

rajahFD

i know you would choose the 20B over the LS1, but yet the 20B is heavier than the LS1. THAT would throw the weight off a lot MORE than the LS1 if the LS1 throws it off just a bit; one of your worries is weight distro.

even if it meant your car handled worse, would you still pick the 20B just because it's a rotary? even if it affects the handling more than an LS1?

not trying to start a shitfest, just trying to get some serious answers because it seems that people don't care about performance if it's not a rotary (in a rotary powered car).

rajahFD

you don't have to rev up to 8K+rpm when you have 6 gears.

SiKoPaThX

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Nope Ras...Definitely 1.07.