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02-10-2006, 09:49 AM
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Now I've always loved the look of the RX7 (FC and FD) but wouldn't ever own one because I'm not a fan of rotaries (personal preference).
But check this bad-boy out; FD (series VI) RX7 with a LS1! It sounds tough as and has the sexy body to boot! http://videos.streetfire.net/hottest...1c00c93d7a.htm Now find me a rotary that sounds 1/2 as tough!!!! Oh, and a nice twin-turbo Chevelle: http://videos.streetfire.net/hottest...3c00042243.htm
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02-10-2006, 10:14 AM
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inconceivable!
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I agree, awesome looking cars but wouldn't want a rotary. Would be interesting to see how it handles with the 8 in it???
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02-10-2006, 11:22 AM
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02-10-2006, 11:53 AM
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Engine alone the rotar would be alot lighter but with the turbos and all plumbing for them it adds alot of weight
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02-10-2006, 02:51 PM
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Ive wanted to do one of these conversions since I was about 16. Kinda hard to do at 16, especially cos that model RX-7 cost a bloody fortune!
The balance comes out roughly the same as with the rotor in it and barely affects the handling. Although it would probably be easier to flick the tail out lol. God that sound. Gotta say those LS1's have an awesome sound. |
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02-10-2006, 05:17 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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Would be interesting to see what figues the RX-7 pulled...as for the Chev #$%^!!! that sounds soooooo sweet!!!
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02-10-2006, 05:24 PM
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i only get into fords!
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02-10-2006, 05:47 PM
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come for a drive in my Rx-7......
it will put a smile on your face  _2:right click and save target http://www.eziracing.com/Images/Videos/Sharky99.wmv |
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02-10-2006, 06:02 PM
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03-10-2006, 08:15 AM
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Thanks for the clip, you've got a great car!!! |
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03-10-2006, 01:49 PM
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Shoot.
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A bit off-topic, but have you ever heard a Saleen S7 V8 Twin Turbo? That's what a supercar should sound like. Lumpy and old-school in a supercar chassis :sm_drool: < 10 seconds is seriously quick in any car. Do you ever take it around the track? :P
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04-10-2006, 08:05 PM
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never actually taken it around a circuit track as i have direct feed fuel lines from the fuel cell in the nose of the car and i dont run surge tanks. if i turn left fast it dies. its street registed,fully insured and fully engineered and yeah i do bring it out on occasions but not often as i need to take 2 x 20 ltr fuel drums with me plus my 15 ltr fuel cell.......... i dont get far but ill give it a go 
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02-10-2006, 06:44 PM
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South African Drift King
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The LS1 into the later model RX7s, ie; FC/FD is a pretty common thing in the states, i would love to do it here in aus, but would hate to try and get the thing registered here in SA. The capacity has blown out from 1.3litres to 5.7/6.0, the registrar would have a field day with you. I can dream though, nice silver series 5, no kit, stock body, 6.0 litre, monster brakes, sounds like fun to me
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02-10-2006, 06:47 PM
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The Guy You Love To Hate
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Race only FD RX7s are pretty cheap.
Agreed that car sounds tough, but so is a peripheral port 13B. They actually compared it in a magazine and it came out 2nd best against a similarly modified RX7 with a 13B although he had some average tyres on apparently. Either way, big respect, great project. |
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02-10-2006, 07:55 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBz8Hc5MO0c
g0t v8 rx7's :P |
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03-10-2006, 03:42 AM
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02-10-2006, 08:19 PM
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i want a clevo fc now :(
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02-10-2006, 09:17 PM
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FCs look horn! I wouldn't mind slotting an alloy COME 304/308 block between the rails of one of these babies!
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02-10-2006, 09:23 PM
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i wouldnt mind one of the 200sx ls1 conversions the yanks do
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02-10-2006, 09:30 PM
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what about a 400 cuber small block windsor ?
that would be awesome 650 horses and stupid amount of torque in 1300 kg. man oh man got a 9 second car alright
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02-10-2006, 09:35 PM
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BTR fabrications here in Adelaide are doing a Ls1 into 180SX and an R33 with a TT Ls1.
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02-10-2006, 11:51 PM
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Are you kiddin..if you get a RX7, keep the 13B...or go the 20B (correct?) Triple Rotor with a turbo from the cosmos, work it and you would kill almost any V8 out there
Keep an LS1 or a Clevo for its what its originally intended to be put in... IMHO
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03-10-2006, 03:58 AM
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more of an alternator
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03-10-2006, 09:12 AM
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03-10-2006, 04:05 PM
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04-10-2006, 03:22 AM
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more of an alternator
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04-10-2006, 11:19 AM
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South African Drift King
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Id love a Worked 20b series 5, sitting right next to the worked gen 3 series 5. The 20bs are awesome engines when done and treated properly, and the fact that they can drop a rotor and still make some huge power figures is a testament to their design, but they are still a rotor, and if not dont properly they sound horrible and dont go as hard as they should. Im always tempted to buy rotors, but if the previous owne hasnt treated them right, your up **** creek without a paddle ready to empty your bank account for rebuilds and the like
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Now this would get me into an RX7.
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