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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Ok guys my life officially begins.......Friday I picked up my LS7 block from fedex. Noticed some damage on the block but some members told me i should be ok.

Not sure of everything yet, but i am sure of this. Im shooting for a 440 stroker... This motor is going into my

94 Mazda RX-7 Efini Type R. this is a right hand drive car. im going to be making most of the stuff in my garage for the car. Im really excited and dont know if this is the correct spot for build threads but as it comes together ill post pics and info. That is if anybody is interested!!!
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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You bet we are interested. Please keep us posted. As for the damage, I would really check that close and file a claim if there is even the slighest chance of something that would cause you trouble later.

Good luck!

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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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What exactly is the damage to the block? And where?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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i have a thread in GEN IV internal. there is a little chip where the crank shaft is. ive had alot of people say it is ok, but im taking it to our local Vette guy to take a looky.

im just waiting on my rotoary to sell then the part buying begins.

****ALSO IF ANY ONE WANTS A 3RD GEN RX7 I HAVE ONE FOR SALE LMK******
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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heres the pics of the damage and a pic of one with out damage.

if anyone thinks this will mess anything up please let me know thanks
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I'd send it back. If I spent that much $ on a block I'd want it to be perfect.
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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yeh i asked for partial refund pending someone at GM says it will be ok. if they sya no ill send it back.

whta is the going rate for a empty LS7 block. i payed 1500 for that(NOT KNOWING DAMAGE) is that too much?
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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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I'd say its a steal, SDPC lists it for $2440.85.
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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yeh, doesnt seem at that bad. supposedly there was 1100 miles on it so ill see what happens
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Sounds like you have a lot of work to do. Post some pics of your FD and post some pics of the one you have for sale. Where are you located?

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fd's are a ton of fun......
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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im located near chicago. i dont have any current pics of the one its going in but ill post some pics of my other one
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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the motor shot is a little different. theres a 3row gredyy intercooler, JDM upper intake, intercooler piping, and no more solenoid valves. its a non sequential set up
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