427 LSX, twin 76's, FD RX7
07-07-2010, 07:04 PM
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427 LSX, twin 76's, FD RX7 I know what you're thinking. "Oh great, yet ANOTHER V8 RX7 build."
But, hopefully we can get over that and you'll enjoy the build.
I know this build isn't for everyone, and a lot of you will wonder how I ended up here. Trust me, I ask myself the same thing. This build started off so modestly, but got lost along the way.
It all started with a poor riced out RX7 and a boy with a dream of V8 power + lightweight chassis.
Then that boy cleaned up the ricey-ness, removed the stickers and the riciest part of them all, the rotary.
Then it was time to stiffen the RX7 and make sure it could handle the things to come.
Then a nice body kit came in from Japan.
add some paint
Then onto the fun stuff...
Just FYI, the block sitting in the engine bay right now is only for test fit purposes. The motor is currently being built right now by a little company called "Virginia Speed". Shawn has been absolutely a pleasure to work with and he has put together a great combo. Without him, I'm sure I would of wasted a lot more money and gotten a lot less motor.
It will be a 427 LSX, Callies Dragonslayer crank, Oliver billet rods, custom JE pistons, ARP 1/2" head studs, ARP main studs, custom girdle, pinned mains, double o-ringed, PI LS7 heads, titanium intake & inconel exhaust, T&D shaft mount rockers, Marcella intake, custom solid roller cam, 4-stage dry sump and I'm sure I'm forgetting a hundred other little things. The turbos are Precision 76mm billets, Tial 46mm wastegates, q-bov, and twin PT1000 air to water intercoolers.
Oh yeah, and in case anyone was wondering. No, I didn't do the welding myself. I have many skills, and sadly welding isn't one of them.
But, hopefully we can get over that and you'll enjoy the build.
I know this build isn't for everyone, and a lot of you will wonder how I ended up here. Trust me, I ask myself the same thing. This build started off so modestly, but got lost along the way.
It all started with a poor riced out RX7 and a boy with a dream of V8 power + lightweight chassis.
Then that boy cleaned up the ricey-ness, removed the stickers and the riciest part of them all, the rotary.
Then it was time to stiffen the RX7 and make sure it could handle the things to come.
Then a nice body kit came in from Japan.
add some paint
Then onto the fun stuff...
Just FYI, the block sitting in the engine bay right now is only for test fit purposes. The motor is currently being built right now by a little company called "Virginia Speed". Shawn has been absolutely a pleasure to work with and he has put together a great combo. Without him, I'm sure I would of wasted a lot more money and gotten a lot less motor.
It will be a 427 LSX, Callies Dragonslayer crank, Oliver billet rods, custom JE pistons, ARP 1/2" head studs, ARP main studs, custom girdle, pinned mains, double o-ringed, PI LS7 heads, titanium intake & inconel exhaust, T&D shaft mount rockers, Marcella intake, custom solid roller cam, 4-stage dry sump and I'm sure I'm forgetting a hundred other little things. The turbos are Precision 76mm billets, Tial 46mm wastegates, q-bov, and twin PT1000 air to water intercoolers.
Oh yeah, and in case anyone was wondering. No, I didn't do the welding myself. I have many skills, and sadly welding isn't one of them.
07-07-2010, 07:38 PM
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Definitely will be checking on the progress of this build. Great start. 
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07-07-2010, 10:23 PM
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I was seriously considering the Fortune kit but decided to go one off sheetmetal and have something completely unique for roughly the same price tag...and steel 
Good question on the intake. I'm running a factory style hood and there's barely room for the stock ls7 intake. Now that I'm going with the tall deck LSX (by Shawn of course) fitment is going to get pretty interesting. 
Good question on the intake. I'm running a factory style hood and there's barely room for the stock ls7 intake. Now that I'm going with the tall deck LSX (by Shawn of course) fitment is going to get pretty interesting. 
07-08-2010, 06:29 AM
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This is jaw dropping....that body kit is beautiful, most people run when they hear the price lol
WHen this is done lets be best friends haha
WHen this is done lets be best friends haha
07-08-2010, 08:51 AM
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Wow, thanks for all the kind words and support. The bodykit is the Veilside Fortune widebody kit and yes... it is from F&F, but the 3rd one, not the 2nd. As for the price, it depends on how you look at it. If you buy a body kit for a couple of grand, what do you have? a RX7 with a body kit. Then throw some more money down for the hood, and sleek lights, the rear hatch and wing. Next thing you know you're at almost the same price for a very modified RX7. I just decided to pay a bit more and have something that most people would go, what is that?
As for completely unique, I figured the chances of running into another Fortune RX7 were slim. The chances of running into a V8 Fortune RX7 were miniscule, and the chances of running into another V8 Twin Turbo Fortune RX7 were astronomical. Even then if I did run into the guy or girl that had one, we'd either be best friends or arch enemies. Either way, good times.
As for how tall of an intake...as Shawn said in a post in another thread, John hates hearing the words "make it fit". Or something along those lines. So instead Shawn got to tell him, the sky is the limit. Meaning, this Veilside is getting some extra vents cut out soon.
Regarding traction, the wheel wells are pretty wide now. So we should be able to stuff some pretty wide tires in there. Then if that still isn't enough, then it'll be time to tub it out.
Plans: drag, a couple dyno sessions, maybe a show or two, maybe the Texas mile I don't know if I'd want to be on it for a whole mile though. I'm shooting for having it on the road by November.
As for completely unique, I figured the chances of running into another Fortune RX7 were slim. The chances of running into a V8 Fortune RX7 were miniscule, and the chances of running into another V8 Twin Turbo Fortune RX7 were astronomical. Even then if I did run into the guy or girl that had one, we'd either be best friends or arch enemies. Either way, good times.
As for how tall of an intake...as Shawn said in a post in another thread, John hates hearing the words "make it fit". Or something along those lines. So instead Shawn got to tell him, the sky is the limit. Meaning, this Veilside is getting some extra vents cut out soon.
Regarding traction, the wheel wells are pretty wide now. So we should be able to stuff some pretty wide tires in there. Then if that still isn't enough, then it'll be time to tub it out.
Plans: drag, a couple dyno sessions, maybe a show or two, maybe the Texas mile I don't know if I'd want to be on it for a whole mile though. I'm shooting for having it on the road by November.
