Corvette already did. :P

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BTW, I'm just giving you crap, but the whole obsession with OHC is silly. Each style has inherent advantages and disadvantages.

 

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Jesus, can anyone else from Norotors tell a difference between each forum?...

 

Fixed., i kid, i kid. That was just to easy.

 

Eh, I have no issue with rotaries. I think a 1 rotor turbo in a jetski would be very entertaining.

 

I dont have a problem with v8's. I think your engine in a fully gutted/tubbed MGB would be perfect.

 

No argument here. Pretty sure I can't fit all the crap in my bay in an MGB, but it would be very entertaining.

 

I'd rather see every Rx-7 be converted to V8, than one more ruined with "hellaflush" wheel fitment..

 

I'm going to have to agree You can't deny that one is at least very functional.

The irony is, if you go to any of the "stance" communities, you'll see how elitist these hellaflush kids are. They see themselves as kings and the rest of the car world as inferior. It's a fad, give them a few more years to grow up and they'll come around.

 

I could care less what engine you use but if you want a V8 why don't you just buy an old C5 vette??

O and if you seen anyone with that hella flush crap on a RX7, please smack them. Multiple times!!!!

 

Why the hell would I want a Vette?

At least we can all agree that hella flush is retarded. I wish it could migrate back to the depths of VW groups where it began.

 

Seeing as the vette was designed around that engine, seems the $ spent on the conversion would be better suited to buy a vette. Hell the styling of the vette is just like a fd

V8 rx7s are cool I have ridden in a few of them, fun cars, not hating, just sayin. I could care less what engine you choose...

 

Not my setup. You could perhaps make that argument with a Mustang or something, but to get a 2840 lbs Corvette with a solid rear axle and a turbo that fits under the hood is much more difficult than building the car I have. Besides, who wants to have the same thing as everyone else. :P

 

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To each their own... An E85 fueled turbo feeding a small block V-8 thru a power glide and a solid axle thru some slicks ripping up the pavement, mmm... nasty, no matter what its in.

How reliable is that boosted Aluminum V8? I know a stockish N/a motor will run for a while. What kinda mileage are you guys getting out of the big power setups? I know they aren't cheap. I have seen a few boosted/No2 Lsx's around my town get built and beat on, they aren't bulit proof either.

 

They are pretty reliable. When you start pushing toward 1000 flywheel HP or more, nothing is completely reliable.

I generally did around 28-32 mpg with the stick and gasoline. 17-18 with the auto and E85.

 

I thought any thing much over 700 was pushing it with the stock Aluminum LS block? Not saying it can't be done but isn't the LQ-9 (iron) the way to go for big HP no2/ Boost?

Awesome gas milage, But I was wondering how many miles you get out of the engine?

 

Eh, generally the 1000 flywheel HP range is getting to the edge of the LS1 block, LS2 has a little more. Much beyond that and you start lifting 4 bolt heads anyway.

Oh, and life of the engine? Depends on usage. With my usage, probably 50-60k or more without much issue. If you only run it at the strip, less obviously.

That said, I'll probably do rings/bearings at around 30k.