mdpalmer

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I posted a thread about this a while ago just before Sevenstock two years ago. I'm looking for a ride along with an LSX powered FD, preferably one in the 300-400 whp range (nothing too extreme), and one that is kosher with CA emissions. I'm not asking for a top speed run or wreckless driving, just a ride along to demonstrate the car's manners around town. I'll offer to buy lunch and beverage of your choice. Please PM me if you would like to demonstrate your ride. Many thanks in advance

DJDINO

LOL!!!! Why don't you hit up Andruiz foolz.

alex ruano

mdpalmer

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^ Ha! Already tried that, I think he's too busy to return my phone calls

Battle Cat

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you planning on doing the swap?

DJDINO

Ah man lol!

mdpalmer

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^^ Yup. Won't happen for a while. Will probably start parting the car next year (Jan 2011 or later). In the meantime I think I will run race gas and 20#'s boost to see how fast I can go

DJDINO

I do plan to buy another FD in the future, but it'll definitely be an LSx FD Just my preference with all the crap I went thru with my Ex Stripper GF ehhehe.

Mike, check out this forum:

http://www.norotors.com/index.php?PH...s0;wwwRedirect

V8Rx7Forum is no longer in existence.

Quite a bit of LSx FDs and FCs for sale. Not too sure if you want to go that route. Maybe cheaper who knows but less headache hehe.

mdpalmer

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^^ Sweet, thanks Dino, already registered What is the deal with the forums, first it was torquecentral, then v8rx7forum (?), and now norotors? I thought about picking one up already built, but I would rather do the swap myself so I know exactly how the car is setup.

I hear you on the headaches, but funny thing is that my car is running perfect... a few months ago I finally got it sorted out to where I'm happy with it. I beat the **** out of it and it keeps asking for more. And I really do love the rotary, nothing quite like it and turbos!

I was thinking of getting a C6 corvette, but the thing is that I can't see myself driving one since I'm so small, I feel like the car is oversized for my frame. The Zo6's are so badass, but they are expensive... But, I love the FD, always have/always will. Having v8 torque in a sub 3000# car will make for one hell of a ride.

And in case anyone is wondering, I'm not converting because of "reliability" reasons, I'm converting because I want 300+ ft-lb torque @ 2000 rpm to redline. It makes the car so much more fun to drive on the street. After having a ride in a ZR1 and C6 ZO6 a few weeks ago, I came to realize this.

BTW, the ZR1 is a complete animal, that thing is INSANE. The car explodes with power (as does the ZO6). The owner of the car is a track junkie too, he knows how to drive... was the most fun car ride I've ever been on my a huge margin!!! We drifted around out of the parking lot, around pretty much every corner. Takes a few seconds to get to 100 in that thing... and the brakes... I felt like my eyes were going to pop out when he hit them! And the gearing is so tall... 1st gear goes past 60 mph.. he actually drove to work one day only in 1st just to say he can do it Truly an amazing machine.

DJDINO

They made the C6 big to accomodate old, big and fat rednex haahhaha jk.

I have no idea what's with that site. I've read that the owners keep conflicting with each other and assigned mods. Who knows.

You have a good healthy engine dude. As much as I love my lowend torque, I do get turbo boost withdraw once and awhile. I haven't driven or rode in a ZR1 but what you have experienced in your recently ride along, coincides with others who have.

R3AL.CH1CK3N

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That's too bad. I thought you were going single.. Maybe When i get my FD tuned i can take you for a drive and you will change your mind..lol. GL with your swap.

Battle Cat

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maybe if my fd ever runs, i can give him a ride too..

Spirit Rx-7

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i'll give you a ride in my rotary n/a fc to make you want an v8 even more

mdpalmer

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^^ I remember seeing some TV program a while ago before the C6 was introduced that they made the ergonomics of the 'vette to suit everyone from your "average" American (pot bellied 200# redneck?) to an NFL football player... I guess it was designed with big guys in mind

^^ You know what, if it was smoggable/CA registerable, LEGALLY, I would have done that. In fact I was looking to go GT35R/ball bearing/etc. seeing as I have most of the supporting mods on my car already. Oh well. ONe of these days I will have a single turbo FD in my garage, but that will have to wait until smog BS doesn't apply to these cars anymore, if it ever happens.

^^ Finish your car dude!

^^ Thanks Henry

R3AL.CH1CK3N

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True, That's why I am going to get my car registered out of state.

DJDINO

LOL!!!! Your FC still looks dope man. Remember all those people coming back to jock at your car? Hehehehe.


All true. Here are you typical Vette owners:




Don't let their appearance fool you, these guys know their cars.

fc3s91

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Sorry Mike , You are dead to me!!!!!!

DCrosby

What's with the Oriental Dude on the left side? Everybody Else is white and fat/old.
One guy is not like the others ! :p

marcus.raw

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im not old or white, and i have a stock ls2 fd in the 370whp~ territory, quiet exhaust and complete superpro bushings, with 245 on stock tires. from what i know thats about as stock of a v8 FD you'll come across around here. i live in rancho cucamonga and commute to LA in it every now and then

DJDINO

I think the asian dude was looking for an LSx FD at the meet, only to find nuttin but old and fat white dudes ahahaha.

Marcus,

You have any pics of your LS2 FD?

mdpalmer

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^^ lol, that's hilarious! thanks for posting that Dino.

^^ Dang Robert, I knew you were going to give me a hard time. C'mon man, can't we all just get along? I thought you and frijolee made peace with respect to the v8 vs. rotary?

^^ I wondered the same thing...

^^ Sick car BTW. LS2 FD ftw. Please show us pics n' vids or ban

-=Lil Red=-

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yeah, he's an ******* like that. when you have something he needs, then expect his call.

TheAbsence

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The heck? Why have I never seen you?

marcus.raw

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lol, well i started the build last september and just got it running. heres my 1st drive (without exhaust) its about 5 times quieter now but i dont have a vid of it. i just picked up my feed kit, but im running a burnout front bumper, and getting the car painted right now, so i wont have pics of it for another 2-3 weeks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycR6zd72sAk

DJDINO

^^ Ah Marcus, no offense but that sounds like an old *** Chevelle lol. Was the exhaust soundtrack added afterwards?