Underhood space in LS1-RX7 question...
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Underhood space in LS1-RX7 question... Is there enough room to fit a twin turbo setup under the hood of an LS1-RX7? Single turbo?
Im selling my camaros (sold one already, one more to go
) to build a project car, looking to do something along the lines of a C5R block, forged bottom end, solid roller, with a turbo or 2 in a FD RX7 
Just wondering if the turbos would fit or not.
Im selling my camaros (sold one already, one more to go
) to build a project car, looking to do something along the lines of a C5R block, forged bottom end, solid roller, with a turbo or 2 in a FD RX7 Just wondering if the turbos would fit or not.
There is a picture of a twin turbo LT1 FD floating around.
Check the "other conversions" daughter forum @ rx7club.com
Also check out torquecentral.com - I know a pic was posted a few months ago in there as well.
Check the "other conversions" daughter forum @ rx7club.com
Also check out torquecentral.com - I know a pic was posted a few months ago in there as well.
Originally Posted by ChrisJ
Is there enough room to fit a twin turbo setup under the hood of an LS1-RX7? Single turbo?
Im selling my camaros (sold one already, one more to go ) to build a project car, looking to do something along the lines of a C5R block, forged bottom end, solid roller, with a turbo or 2 in a FD RX7
Just wondering if the turbos would fit or not.
Im selling my camaros (sold one already, one more to go
) to build a project car, looking to do something along the lines of a C5R block, forged bottom end, solid roller, with a turbo or 2 in a FD RX7 Just wondering if the turbos would fit or not.
Hinson has done a single turbo LS1/FD. I'm sure if you were creative enuf you could a twin turbo setup in there and have the $$$. Kiss the a/c and p/s good bye if going TT as it is a tight engine bay.
My friend's completed FD with sunroof, a/c, p/s, mid length headers, dual 2 1/2" exhaust and inline resonators (to muffle further), Bose sound system and no weight reduction weighs 2840lbs with LS1/T56 and aluminum driveshaft. The car has stock wheels/brakes.
Sunroof adds about 30lbs and 3" less headroom (R1 models don't have them). You can get a CF hatch that shaves off another 40lbs and lightweight FAL glass (summit racing) to shave off another 10lbs. Remove the front fiberglass crash beam (behind bumper) for 15lbs less, no a/c or p/s... A 26xxlb LS1/FD can be had.
With 450rwhp n/a I think 10's with a T56 would be a breeze. With a big turbo setup that car would be a damn handful. 8's with a T76 single turbo probably.
-Mark
My friend's completed FD with sunroof, a/c, p/s, mid length headers, dual 2 1/2" exhaust and inline resonators (to muffle further), Bose sound system and no weight reduction weighs 2840lbs with LS1/T56 and aluminum driveshaft. The car has stock wheels/brakes.
Sunroof adds about 30lbs and 3" less headroom (R1 models don't have them). You can get a CF hatch that shaves off another 40lbs and lightweight FAL glass (summit racing) to shave off another 10lbs. Remove the front fiberglass crash beam (behind bumper) for 15lbs less, no a/c or p/s... A 26xxlb LS1/FD can be had.
With 450rwhp n/a I think 10's with a T56 would be a breeze. With a big turbo setup that car would be a damn handful. 8's with a T76 single turbo probably.
-Mark
I installed a n/a LT1 in a 86 RX-7 and there is plenty of room under the hood it would seem to mount a turbo/intercooler on it.
LS1 would be killer, perfect weight ballance front to back, and should clear stock hood, LT1 did! What a sleeper
LS1 would be killer, perfect weight ballance front to back, and should clear stock hood, LT1 did! What a sleeper
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Twin turbos would be pretty tight in the engine bay,if the screen name didnt give it away I've got the single turbo ls1 Hinson Super Cars did.As of now i run 10.6s but i'm getting a 3.90 gear (have a 4.10) and just got some 305/45 drag radials ,hopefully that will bring down to the low low 10s.Anyway check out the pics. http://members.cardomain.com/500hpls1rx7
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Originally Posted by 500hpls1rx-7
Twin turbos would be pretty tight in the engine bay,if the screen name didnt give it away I've got the single turbo ls1 Hinson Super Cars did.As of now i run 10.6s but i'm getting a 3.90 gear (have a 4.10) and just got some 305/45 drag radials ,hopefully that will bring down to the low low 10s.Anyway check out the pics. http://members.cardomain.com/500hpls1rx7
Pics look badass btw 
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Thanks the turbo is a t66, i was told a/c would be difficult to keep but after looking at it i'm sure you could put an aftermarket pump in there but going w/out it saves weight on the front end.As for the power steering i dumped that as well to improve handeling,there is actually a lot more control of the vehicle w/out it.Besides when your driving 80+ you dont need a/c (windows).Also i'm selling the headlights for 500 if anybody wants them.
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Originally Posted by 500hpls1rx-7
Thanks the turbo is a t66, i was told a/c would be difficult to keep but after looking at it i'm sure you could put an aftermarket pump in there but going w/out it saves weight on the front end.As for the power steering i dumped that as well to improve handeling,there is actually a lot more control of the vehicle w/out it.Besides when your driving 80+ you dont need a/c (windows).Also i'm selling the headlights for 500 if anybody wants them.
Got anymore pics of them other than whats on the link? I might take em off your hands.
