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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Keep it going. Summer's coming, you know..... WJ
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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2MCHPWR if your serious about the trailer it is for sale.I think its a 2006 with 5 year tags.Its a friends trailer so i dont know everything about it.I think he wants $2000 for it.
I know summers coming to fast.I plan to make a few passes down Cecil before they shut down.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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That's a cool project you got there...I know the FD's are a pretty common swap..and I seen a few 2nd gen swaps with LS1/LT1 power plants...has anyonew ever swapped with a 1st gen(79-85) cars??

I've always like those cars... a '85 GSL-SE with a LS1/LS6..T56 combo would be sick .
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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That's gonna be rowdy! Keep the pics coming.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Yes there has been some 1st gen RX7 swaps.Just search www.torquecentral.com and you will find info about it.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Fits like Mazda was going to use a LS1 as a Factory option.


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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Actually, looks like more room in your engine compartment than that of a F-body...... WJ
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Nice progress. That looks great. That thing is gonna rip. How much are you expecting to weigh in at?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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I am just test fitting the motor and tranny now.I will be pulling it out tomarro or tuesday to put in arp main studs,arp rod bolts, Clevitte 77 main bearings, and rod bearings.I still have to get a lot of other parts including a TRex cam. .I am trying to keep the completed weight around 2800 pounds and run 11s at the strip on motor.
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