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Old May 13, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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would you install a ls1 or lq9 into a rx7 if you had the chance?


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Old May 13, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Popular conversion to put a small block motor in those since they are so light. I also have an LS1 for sale, I'm going BBC
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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would you install a ls1 or lq9 into a rx7 if you had the chance?


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I would go with an aluminum block engine...no doubt. My reasons for this are as follows:

1) The lighter the car is, the more efficiently the tires will work.
2) My car has an LS3 427 (aluminum block) and the entire front clip is carbon fiber, no PS, no A/C and I still have a 50/50 weight distribution. Therefore, I would be really surprised if you are not front heavy using an LQ9.

Hope this helps!

Shaun
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no who would do that lol
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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so ls1 it is, do you have wireing harness and ecu ragenz28?
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Have and would do again.
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