My rx7 swap

[Toomanycars]

Ok I was asked to post picks of my 7s and the swap I am in the middle of.. so here goes..


heres the motor as i recived it.. This is out of a 1995 formula. It has 75423 miles on it and I payed 500 for the motor with all the acc. and wiring harness and comp
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/fgs3.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Lt101.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Lt103.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Lt107.jpg

[Toomanycars]

Heres the car/s .. The gxl is the chassis I am using and the se was a parts car.paid 400 for the pair.. I also have a second se that I just got that will be getting a diff swap..

heres the pics..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/2nd86gxl12.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/2nd86gxl15.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/thegirlsloadedandreadytogohom00.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/thegirlsloadedandreadytogohom01.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/thegirlsloadedandreadytogohom03.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/thegirlsloadedandreadytogohom04.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/thegirlsloadedandreadytogohom05.jpg

[Toomanycars]

Heres what it all looks like together..

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay1-1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay11.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay21.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay3.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rexbay4.jpg

[Toomanycars]

Ok now that thats all outa the way the fun stuff.. This build will be a 95 lt1 mated to a 4L60E.. There will be a turbo and possibly a small amount of nitrous.

The motor and trans have been in the car a few times to make sure that all the planned fun will fit.. so far its is tite fit but it is going to be possible.

So far I have been doing the fitments part of this beast now that I have everything figured out I can start spending the big money on the motor..

The plan is
SCAT CHEVY FORGED 4340 STANDARD WEIGHT CRANKSHAFTS
4340 FORGED H-BEAM RODS
A set of forged pistons.
A set of trickflow heads
Lightweight valves.lifters ect ect
A custom roller cam
1.7 roller rockers
ported intake with a 58 mm TB
electric water pump
and prolly some more stuff im forgetting.

the turbo will be determined after the motor is together with the test turbo that i have ..
once its running and tuned we'll use the info to figure out the correct size turbo..
the test turbo i have is a Super T70

heres some pics more pics of the car ... some of them are of the motor with the turbo headers on some are of the interior after I dyed it all black and some are of the fire wall after I filled a bunch of holes .. enjoy

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay10.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay3.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay4.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay5.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay6.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay7.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rx72010014.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rx72010015.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rx72010016.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/rx771.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/2nd86gxl21.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Rx7enginbay1.jpg

[Toomanycars]

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/S2010002.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/S2010004.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/BlackInterior0.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/BlackInterior1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/BlackInterior2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/BlackInterior3.jpg

ohh and the oil pan i got and the headers and the turbo..

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/oilpan.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/oilpan1.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Picture082.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/Picture005-eworld.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/Progect%20V8RX7/turbostuff3.jpg

[BrianEsser]

That thing is going to be deadly!

I wish I could build a turbo car but my compression is going to be way to high for boost.

[Toomanycars]

ya i know the fealing I have to run dished pistons to get it down to the right compression

[SoulReaver]

Wow that is sick! I can't wait to see the finished job. Keep us posted!

[Ninety5PoloZ]

Thats a badass project that I have always wanted to do. I have a few questions though...where did you get those headers, what are they for and whats the cost of them? Also what did you use to dye your interior, it turned out really nice.

Thanks in advance and keep up the good work :D

[YZF]

My mom bought a pretty solid FC.... I am patiently waiting for that little 132k Rotary to give up so I can make it fastaarr.

Or scrap the shell. Who knows.

[boosted95z]

Nice! I helped my buddy swap in an lt1 to his 89 gxl... that's one helluva scary ride! Can't wait to see this thing finished. :metal:

[Toomanycars]

Havent done much with this car lately .. got the engine bay all cleaned up and got a few other small details taken care of but spent most of my time geting my wifes summer car ready so I can work in peace .. heres a few pics of what i have done ...

Got a shifter from a friend and cleaned it up.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/S2010073.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/S2010081.jpg

Got the engine bay taken care of ..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0268.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0267.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0266.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/enginbay.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/enginbay2.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/enginbay1.jpg

[KissMyWhtSS]

Man I love seeing all of these guys coming over doing LT1 Swaps. This is awesome. Keep up the good work. Props to you guys, I don't know if I could have the patience for something like this.

[dts300z]

Looking good! I like the choice of car. That thing should be rather peppy when finished. Good luck on the build!

[Toomanycars]

So I picked up some vents from my local U-Pull-It off a mid 80 GTA Trans Am and put them on my spare hood .. I did this to help relive under hood temps..
Heres some pics .. this is just a start the hood will be painted and is goning on my other 7 ..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0326.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0327.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0328.jpg

[Toomanycars]

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0329.jpg
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http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn31/Toomanycars/SSPX0325.jpg

[krayzie7th]

any updates?

[Toomanycars]

just been saving money to buy parts .. watching Craigslist for deals..Not much

[KissMyWhtSS]

just been saving money to buy parts .. watching Craigslist for deals..Not much
What next? Tearing down the motor to build it up or mocking up the turbo/downpipe?

[Toomanycars]

the turbo and down pipe .. I have a freind with a tubing bender so im gona trailer the car over there and get that all taken care of so I can pull the motor for the build ..
Its finally getting nice enough here that I don't have to tregg throw 3 feet of snow to get the car on a trailer..

[Nyt_Muves]

I am just getting ready for a similar swap. I will keep up on your build here, and may be comming to you for some advice as I progress. I am swapping the drivetrain out of a 97 Trans Am into a 1983 RX7. The thing should be a beast as it is about a thousand pounds lighter than the TA the engine came out of. Anyhow, Hope you don't mind my asking for some advice...

[RX7Driver4Life]

Im there guys built it in around 8 months had to do a head gasket change and a rewire becuase i had thrown it in there.

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