RX7 Noob Looking for Knowledge

[whit6438]

Hey guys,

Currently own a slow 08 Mustang Gt with pretty much full bolt ons. I've got a little less than a year till I graduate college with a Mechanical Engineering degree and plan on doing an FD LS3 swap once I get situated somewhere. I've read bits and pieces here about LS swaps but would like to find some detailed build threads so i can get a better idea of what to expect.

Also seeing as these cars are about 10 yrs old now is there often an issue in finding stock replacement parts? ie. interior, body panels, lights etc. Maybe some suggestions in sites to look at? or do you guys frequent private sellers/junkyards?

Anyways, just a noob here looking to build a badass rx7 in the future and could use some direction from those more knowledgeable!

 

[digitalsolo]

Welcome.   Body panels aren't bad to source, but interior parts are pricey.

[karsty]

10 years old? Try 20 years old now.

[whit6438]

I'm a dumbass. Just give me a calculator! Good to know on the interior parts. I plan on doing a shit ton of research before i wast any time/money....

[bikedad]

I'm a dumbass. Just give me a calculator! Good to know on the interior parts. I plan on doing a shit ton of research before i wast any time/money....

Do all the research you want. You'll still "Waste" (Spend) a shit ton of time/money. This stuff is crack and we're all pushers. 

("Hi, my name is Don. I have a swapped RX7". For my penance I must do 15 burnouts and 3 - 1.8sec 60fts) 

[digitalsolo]

I read that as 31.8 second 60's and thought "No, that's Nick".

[bikedad]

I read that as 31.8 second 60's and thought "No, that's Nick".

I fixted it to more better.

[jim3]

 

I fixted it to more better.
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Hey, watch your language.  You probably meant moar or mower, or perhaps even Moore.  This guy's gonna think wear all raving lunatics.

Oh, welcome to the form, how much money do you have?

[whit6438]

I fixted it to more better.

Hey, watch your language.  You probably meant moar or mower, or perhaps even Moore.  This guy's gonna think wear all raving lunatics.

Oh, welcome to the form, how much money do you have?
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Haha raving lunatics make things more fun-interesting. I'll  likely have a bit over 20k saved up before i graduate without too many student loans. at that point i'll have a full time engineering job and will be saving up till the time's right to pull the trigger. all in all id say i'm aiming for the 25k-30k range. basically looking to have something oem type quality/reliability that i can daily drive, and thrash on. maybe a track day or two.

[jim3]

Well, you're in the right place.