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Author Topic: Looking to test drive a V8 swapped RX-7 in Oregon  (Read 5488 times)

Offline Cavity_Filla

Re: Looking to test drive a V8 swapped RX-7 in Oregon
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2014, 01:35:23 PM »
Did you ever get that ride along?

Offline BaneRacing

Re: Looking to test drive a V8 swapped RX-7 in Oregon
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2014, 08:02:26 PM »
Just a small update!

I did finally get myself behind the wheel of a gorgeous FC in town, but she wasn't V8 powered. Still, the added grunt of a properly built 13b left me wanting more torque.
A few weeks back, I picked up a complete Granny's conversion kit for an LS FC - Don't even ask what I paid, because you'll want to kick me.  :secret:

Now the hunt is on for a super clean black, white, gray, or blue shell in town... Hardtop, no sunroof, and preferably 5 lugs.

This is going to take a while, but while I hunt down a shell, I am slowly piecing together an LS2/3 hybrid, and saving up for one of these badboys:
http://www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=104


I would have liked to save money up front by buying somebody else's project, and throwing in my own touches... I never feel the same pride an sense of accomplishment when taking that route, so I'm thinking I'll build the engine and keep looking for a semi-complete project roller.

Thank you all for the kind offers! If you know of a car on the west coast that may appeal to me, given my post, please let me know :)
Mopar stole my heart!  8) :secret:

Offline jim3

Re: Looking to test drive a V8 swapped RX-7 in Oregon
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2014, 11:42:31 PM »
I don't want to burst your bubble but you should expect the difference between a swapped 7 versus the rotary is like night and day.  Handling is changed somewhat being able to steer with the right foot, reminds me of facing oncoming traffic in a 507 hp FD at SNS14, but it is fun.

Find the best shell you can, rust free and preferably the T2 model.

Good luck, Jim.
You can make a barn door fly with enough horsepower.

Retirement at last.  Wife's not happy, I bought a '66 Rustang instead of paying off my F150.

Offline kukri

Re: Looking to test drive a V8 swapped RX-7 in Oregon
« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2014, 07:12:19 AM »
Back in 2006 or 2007 I was looking at several options of performance cars in stock configuration, in particular, S2000, Evo, E46 M3, 350Z and also LS1 Camaros and Trans Ams.  I drove each one of those at least once.  I then saw an ad for a clean T56 FC with a mild ~330whp-ish SBC and decided to have a look.  The ride-along has heavily influenced my future cars and builds. 

'08 C6 Z06
'00 S2000
'01 Golf VR5
'93 Base LSX 485 whp - sold
'93 Touring LS1 - sold
'90 TII 383ci SBC - sold
'88 GTU 302ci SBF - sold