RX-7 LSX Swap
#1
RX-7 LSX Swap
Well, I have always wanted to do this, and now its actually happening. I got a good deal on a buddy's old RX7 FC, and have managed to prep it for the motor and tranny. Hopefully the engine/transmission ship soon.....im at a standstill until they do. The motor and transmission are both coming from a 2004 GTO (LS1/T56). I will upload more pics as the build progresses.
Last edited by 93Rat; 04-02-2016 at 08:23 AM.
#3
Figured I would post an update...
After paying thousands of dollars for an engine/transmission 1 whole month ago, I finally demanded a refund from an individual on this board. The ONLY ONLY ONLY reason I have decided not to name the person in question, despite his repeated lies and failure to provide a tracking number 30 days after payment (despite giving me "his word" countless times), is the fact that he has had pressing family obligations to attend to. Please be careful when paying for large ticket items online, I almost got burned and will never go about this the same way. I'm grateful I utilized PayPal.
I will continue to update pics as the situation changes.
After paying thousands of dollars for an engine/transmission 1 whole month ago, I finally demanded a refund from an individual on this board. The ONLY ONLY ONLY reason I have decided not to name the person in question, despite his repeated lies and failure to provide a tracking number 30 days after payment (despite giving me "his word" countless times), is the fact that he has had pressing family obligations to attend to. Please be careful when paying for large ticket items online, I almost got burned and will never go about this the same way. I'm grateful I utilized PayPal.
I will continue to update pics as the situation changes.
Last edited by 93Rat; 04-11-2016 at 08:29 AM.
#4
Found a new legit seller and picked up the motor/trans last night. At this point Im trying to figure out what head/cam to run; leaning toward 5.3 heads/tsp shelf grind. Its been 1 month; still waiting on my swap kit to show up....
Waiting for my claim with paypal to clear so I can get my money back from the original seller, then hopefully things will begin moving forward at a faster pace.
Hopefully these pics upload nicer than they did previously.
Waiting for my claim with paypal to clear so I can get my money back from the original seller, then hopefully things will begin moving forward at a faster pace.
Hopefully these pics upload nicer than they did previously.
Last edited by 93Rat; 04-20-2016 at 06:32 AM.
#5
It's been a while since I updated this thread and a lot has happened in the last few months. I'll start with a few new details of the build:
TSP Tsunami Cam
LS7 lifters
LS6 intake
PRC 225 62cc as cast heads
LT headers
I'm currently installing checking springs in order to check PTV this weekend with a dial indicator. I'm still up in the air on injectors; I've been told to go 42lbs SVO but 42lbs sounds high to me. Once I verify clearance, it's on to installing the Hinson kit in the roller. I'll update again once I get the mounts in.
TSP Tsunami Cam
LS7 lifters
LS6 intake
PRC 225 62cc as cast heads
LT headers
I'm currently installing checking springs in order to check PTV this weekend with a dial indicator. I'm still up in the air on injectors; I've been told to go 42lbs SVO but 42lbs sounds high to me. Once I verify clearance, it's on to installing the Hinson kit in the roller. I'll update again once I get the mounts in.
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#17
Got started installing the swap kit today, long block is almost ready to drop in; waiting on spring compressor tool and knock sensor harness. Hopefully the motor will be in by next week....fingers crossed
Last edited by 93Rat; 07-11-2016 at 06:07 PM. Reason: pic