finiata

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Hi Guys, I was all ready to build my 90' LS1 swap, even ordered a kit from V8Roadsters but ended up selling it to a buddy. So I moved up a few years, V8Roadsters has actually been using my 06' to prototype their kit. More to come...
Stock pics...






Wheels and tires for the new found power...




Fast forward quite awhile, haha...






Should have some engine mounted pics, next week, woohoo.

finiata

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Heres the temporary CANBUS gauge cluster replacement. Still have to flock it and put the lights in it

Shift92

Looks like the swap is going to turn out super clean, especially with that awesome looking crossmember. Can't wait to see more pics of the progress.

Guess I will just have to drool over the pics of the RX-7 until then.

ocshaman

yeah, that 7 is clean too. Is there a LSx waiting for it too?

finiata

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Actually it is swapped or rather was. I pulled the engine to go another route and it has taken a back seat to the NC. Hope to have them both running during the summer

Marky522

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If you ever need a hand hit me up. Im currently doing a LS1-944 Swap, and am hoping to do a FD in the future... Nice cars. Oh, im just outside Raleigh

Mark

finiata

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Nice, I've always liked those. Where are you located? You didn't get any of your parts from Dan did you?

Marky522

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Man.... Are you serious...I swear any time i talk to someone that has ANYTHING to do with a RX7 they ask if i know him

Yeah, i bought the 944 he was going to swap the LS1 into, and then bought the short block off another guy on Craigslist, and i found out later That guy was buying Dan's Complete motor...

I live in Fuquay, and work in Cary I am a tech at the Porsche Dealer.

Mark

finiata

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Haha, I knew he had the 944 and was thinking on swapping it and remember Derrick saying someone local bought it. You bought Derricks motor then cool. How far are you into the swap? Build thread?

Marky522

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My swap is coming along well, I am going over the top on everything, so it's going slow, from doing a complete wire tuck with a hand built harness, to doing hidden hard oil/coolant/heater/fuel lines, only accy is the alternator etc. Hand built long tube 1 3/4 headers, Lots of pics, no build thread yet.... Going to do a large thread at the end. All that after doing a complete rebuild on the motor etc.

Mark

Marky522

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Oh yeah, i forgot to mention, I bought his 944, fixed it all up, had it looking/driving great and my brother totaled it.... Lol

LS1-450

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Nice! Look forward to following your build. Looks like V8roadsters is in it for the long haul; good to see.

turbo

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Nice swap, I have always wanted to do it to a 2006+ RCHT miata.

finiata

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That Sucks! Sorry.


Yah they are, and yes it is good to see.


Yah I'd have done that but I got a good deal at the time I got this one.

Marky522

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It sucks..

Like I said, let me know if you need help, I have a welder etc.

Mark

finiata

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Lights installed, just need to flock it and install it.

COSTIGAN86

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Nice project!!! Love that RX7! The gauge cluster is a temporary replacement? Gonna get it up and running then try to figure out the GM to Mazda gauge issues?

finiata

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Thanks and exactly. The CAN-BUS issuse can be sorted it jusy may take some time and I'm ready to drive it. lol

Marcello7x

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Personally i like that gauge cluster more. Going with something similar in my brothers 91 swap.

finiata

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Haha thanks, Its growing on me the more I work on it, may flock it tonight that will really finish it off. Once its in the car I will know if its a keeper or a temporary fix. Anyone know an easy way to run the mileage on this speedo