rx-7 ls1 swap
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rx-7 ls1 swap i been reading around a bit but i can only find bits and pieces of information on what is needed to do the swap. Does anyone know what exactly is needed to do the swap? any full conversion kits for sale? I've heard of samberg and hinson....anyway any information would be greatly appreciated
oh and do turbo kits really need to remove the ac to make it fit?
edit: is this place any good http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/
oh and do turbo kits really need to remove the ac to make it fit?
edit: is this place any good http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/
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From: Hudson FL
Hello We did a 93 RX7 at the shop. Which had a LS 6 and a 6 speed, When the cust dropped it off. We added a/c and a rear mounted turbo. There really is no way to have a turbo and a/c in the front. The rear set up works great, just alittle more money. I will say a RX7 with a turbo is a awesome street car I didnt take alot of pictures during the bulid but here are some. If you have any questions just give me a call 727-375-4737 Matt
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^ thanks for the website. yeah im looking for a fd swap, just trying to see how much the whole swap is gonna cost...its a shame you cant put a front mount turbo without removing the ac, not a big fan of rear mount turbos.
501 Automotive: do you have a link to all of the hinson parts needed to do the swap?
501 Automotive: do you have a link to all of the hinson parts needed to do the swap?
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I have a lsx FD the only parts worth using are the samberg mounting kit. you can buy a complete kit with every last part from Hinson for about $7000 plus the ls1 T56 for about $4000 and a nice roller for about $6000 so for $17000 you can have a stock motor swap... Or you can get on V8Rx7forum.com and shop for used parts because the kind of people who do these swaps are always upgrading and selling parts cheap. I did my whole swap car +motor +trans+mounting kit and every little piece for about $14000 and that was spending months ans months sourcing used parts. Not to be a dick but don't get on v8rx7forum and ask how much it will cost because everyone will tell you if you have to ask you can't afford it! Good luck and if you need help suggestions my PM box is always open.
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I disagree; you can fit a single TC76-TC78 sized turbo up front in an FD, and keep A/C and P/S. It's a packaging nightmare, but it can be done. If you want more than a 3.5" downpipe and a (relatively) small turbo, it's not happening though.
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i agree completly, its going to take a good fabricator, but theres room, just not if your used to slapping on ignorant rear mounted turbos all day long.
