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Old 08-31-2008, 04:54 PM
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I am going to be swapping in a 2002 LS1/T56 combo into my ride. I had plans on building a high compression 383 for it, but due to time constraints I am just going to swap in a stocker for now. Here are a few pics of my ride as it sits right now.

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I wish my GXL was in that good of shape. Looks great cant wait to see the finished product. Are you a member over at v8rx7forum.com?
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Yes, I have the same name there as well. What do you have in your GXL?

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right now nothing. lol. have the 5.3 ready just been busy with the trans am to drop it in.
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I just want to get this thing on the road again. I really miss driving her. This should be a new experience though!!
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Originally Posted by NMJ87T2
I just want to get this thing on the road again. I really miss driving her. This should be a new experience though!!


I feel you on that mines been parked for 6 years, and it was loads of fun with the weak *** rotary.
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WOW! 6 years is an eternity to not drive a car. They are amazing cars to drive.

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V8's into Rx7's are slow and ghey....haha just kidding Nolan.....What's the latest with your project?
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Come on dude.. Times wasting away! Updates?? Thats one swap I've wanted to do!
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V8's into Rx7's are slow and ghey....haha just kidding Nolan.....What's the latest with your project?
Damnit Neil!! I just ordered my 1-7/8 jtr coated longtubes. I am sending out my pcm/harness to www.jimsperformance.com for some easy installation and tuning.

I also have a walbro, clutch line, pro 5.0 shifter, poly motor/tranny mounts on the way.

I am going to order all my braided lines and fittings this week as well. I hope to have it installed within 3 weeks or so.


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Originally Posted by onefastrx7turbo
V8's into Rx7's are slow and ghey....haha just kidding Nolan.....What's the latest with your project?
How is yours coming along? You want to buy my cam!!!
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Small update: I have ordered pretty much everything I need to finish my swap!! I am going to be installing a lot of stuff this week into the motor. If all my parts get here the motor will find its way into the 7 this weekend.
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A few pics of completed exhaust.





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Thats some nice looking pipe you got there lol.
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Cars in great shape and exhaust looks good, good choice with the magnaflow
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Thats some nice looking pipe you got there lol.
You peeping tom.lol

Thanks, A good friend of mine is doing all the welding. He does great work!
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Here are a few more shots of some of the progress.




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What no door bars? Is that going to be a legal cage to pass inspection?
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It will not be going fast enough to require door bars. I have them if I decide to put them in later though.
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What size piping are you using for the exhaust? Im in a debate on what to do and the more info i gather on the swap the more tempted I am.
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