my ls1 powered rx7 gets mini tubbed and caged
04-21-2006, 03:57 PM
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Found some info on the explorer rear end for ya.
from http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...Lowering_.html
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from http://alljeep.com/tech/install/8_8_yj/8_8_yj.htm
Had some dead time at work. Hope that helps.
That's great it'll be a semi-street car, I wasn't sure since I was thinking ET Drags were slicks so it must be only for the strip. I would love to check it out in person, please do hit me up when it's completed!
1989 – 2001 - Ford Explorer – 59 ¼ - ½” flange to flange.
and
It's 59.5" wide (between wheel mounting surfaces)
Had some dead time at work. Hope that helps.
That's great it'll be a semi-street car, I wasn't sure since I was thinking ET Drags were slicks so it must be only for the strip. I would love to check it out in person, please do hit me up when it's completed!
04-22-2006, 04:33 PM
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Looks awesome Elec. Easy 10's n/a and maybe an 8 second 1/4 in your future with that 300hp shot. I would run a progressive controller if you aren't already. 300hp coming on at once will create quite a torque spike and blow the tires off.
Once again... great job!
-Mark
Once again... great job!
-Mark
05-09-2006, 09:02 PM
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Plan on doing the same conversion I want to do a project w/ a ls1 engine in a different car. I've heard few people that has done this. But never actually spoken to anyone. The rx-7 was my first and favorite choice of car to do this transplant. So my 1st question is how difficult is the transplant. Is this very expensive. Give me a rough estimate on this transplant. Do you know of anyone that can provide some of the parts. I would appreciate some info because i'm really interested in this kind of conversion.
05-09-2006, 09:17 PM
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Umm... shouldn't you add some type of strctural chassis reinforcement for the front end?
Either way, with that cars short wheelbase, it is going to be a handful at the track
Either way, with that cars short wheelbase, it is going to be a handful at the track
05-09-2006, 09:43 PM
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Not sure if the front needs any additinal bracing all the parts are home built but v8rx7.com is a good place to get any additional info on the v8 conversions.
05-09-2006, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Elec87
Not sure if the front needs any additinal bracing all the parts are home built but v8rx7.com is a good place to get any additional info on the v8 conversions.
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