RX7 FB LS1 project
#29
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
Status Update
I ended up putting in a FC subframe which I had been considering anyways.
I ordered the Ronin engine mounts and now have the LS1 sitting in place. The Ronin mounts in the FB with the FC subframe mod works perfectly.
I ordered the Ronin engine mounts and now have the LS1 sitting in place. The Ronin mounts in the FB with the FC subframe mod works perfectly.
#33
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I am a little confused. I had to double check but it sounded like you pulled the LS1 out of the RX but then later posts show the LS1 back in it. I am planning a V8 swap in an SA very interested on How things are going.
#34
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
Clearing up the confusion....
This FB has had multiple power plants as I have changed my mind a number of times.
I recently sold my C10 but kept the LS1 and 4l60e.
The 6 liter is now going in my '67 Nova SS, along with the turbo.
The RX7 LS1 will be a daily driver.
Project mods thus far:
Ronin engine mounts
FC subframe swap
Fuel cell
More planned. Hope to fire it up sometime this winter/early 2015.
I recently sold my C10 but kept the LS1 and 4l60e.
The 6 liter is now going in my '67 Nova SS, along with the turbo.
The RX7 LS1 will be a daily driver.
Project mods thus far:
Ronin engine mounts
FC subframe swap
Fuel cell
More planned. Hope to fire it up sometime this winter/early 2015.
#35
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
Owned 13 RX7s....
Owned 13 RX7s in my life, including 2 with 383 strokers and the current GLS-SE FB that had a dead rotary in it when I bought the car.
I like V8s.
I like V8s.
#37
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
A lil more progress....
Made a little progress yesterday: Fuel cell is plumbed, filter/regulator, Walbro fuel pump mounted and a few other minor things. I have a some time off over the next few weeks and plan to work on the following:
Plumb the power steering lines
Build a firebox for the fuel cell
Install the 4l60 trans mount
Install my shorty headers
Radiator and fans
Lowering springs
Measure for the driveline
And get my buddy out to finish the wiring.
Plumb the power steering lines
Build a firebox for the fuel cell
Install the 4l60 trans mount
Install my shorty headers
Radiator and fans
Lowering springs
Measure for the driveline
And get my buddy out to finish the wiring.
#40
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
Making progress....
Used the Ronin mounts for the engine since I did the FC subframe swap and things fit very well. No interference at the oil pan either. Header is close in the driver's side but no issues.
*I did use the Grannys trans mount since I already had it.
*I did use the Grannys trans mount since I already had it.
#46
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
A few more progress pics....
Picked up my exhaust parts today.
Lowered my radiator a bit for more clearance.
Did some work on my cold air setup and also my shifter console.
Lowered my radiator a bit for more clearance.
Did some work on my cold air setup and also my shifter console.
#47
Sketchy 7
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Small milestone....
First time these headlights have been on since 2008. I have owned the car a lil over a year.
A little more wiring and I will test fire the LS1.
A little more wiring and I will test fire the LS1.
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Fuel Cell container
Made a little progress yesterday: Fuel cell is plumbed, filter/regulator, Walbro fuel pump mounted and a few other minor things. I have a some time off over the next few weeks and plan to work on the following:
Plumb the power steering lines
Build a firebox for the fuel cell
Install the 4l60 trans mount
Install my shorty headers
Radiator and fans
Lowering springs
Measure for the driveline
And get my buddy out to finish the wiring.
Plumb the power steering lines
Build a firebox for the fuel cell
Install the 4l60 trans mount
Install my shorty headers
Radiator and fans
Lowering springs
Measure for the driveline
And get my buddy out to finish the wiring.
Good Luck and thanks for sharing your project!
GD
#49
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
Making progress....
Making some progress but a lot to do...
Fuel cell straps in and working on a can--frame built but need more sheet metal.
Chassis electrical all works but the wipers which I need to track down since I live in rainy WA State.
Have a bit more wiring to do prior to the test fire--electric fans, S term at starter, fuel pump, etc.
Mounted the sketchy fender and a bit of tweaking to do to the center panel.
Still have the brakes to do.
Made a sketchy cold air kit.
Mounted the headers with a bit of down pipe for the O2 sensors.
Fuel cell straps in and working on a can--frame built but need more sheet metal.
Chassis electrical all works but the wipers which I need to track down since I live in rainy WA State.
Have a bit more wiring to do prior to the test fire--electric fans, S term at starter, fuel pump, etc.
Mounted the sketchy fender and a bit of tweaking to do to the center panel.
Still have the brakes to do.
Made a sketchy cold air kit.
Mounted the headers with a bit of down pipe for the O2 sensors.
#50
Sketchy 7
Thread Starter
A few more things crossed off the list....
Driveline installed...may need it shortened but we will see.
Picking up a Gen 2 fusible link set up and the power rack lines this weekend.
Picking up a Gen 2 fusible link set up and the power rack lines this weekend.