LS1 powered RX-7(FD) Complete!

I built this RX-7 for my friend, Ben. It is a '93 FD with a full LS1/T-56 drivetrain swap. I had intentions of building an exact replica but he is still modifying the car to his tastes, hence the wheels an spoilers:smile:
I am most proud of the engine bay, chassis and the tail-lights.
Things I tried to duplicate like the little oil dipstick, intake/exhaust, Greddy oil-catch can, and brake lines all make me happy:biggrin:
A a few videos of the car in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOOdv1TClxA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSn2bJK8V1c

Build-up thread here:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=756833
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/39978/2094190080100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2094190080100628195YOgWFs)
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1:1 engine bay
http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/42702/2957850470100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2957850470100628195CjshYQ)
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http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/36192/2423930080100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2423930080100628195okjevt)
lights
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/12351/2813443460100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2813443460100628195zCydJE)

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/21464/2836614950100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2836614950100628195bWuWbq)
exhaust
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/29255/2347962580100628195S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2347962580100628195xPkwGz)
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/1719/2388138860100628195S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2388138860100628195RJwdHb)
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/23696/2737286980100628195S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2737286980100628195zWkJOo)
wheel
http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/42818/2674310140100628195S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2674310140100628195vwhrsA)

Very nice
I love it.

Terrific work!! :sunglasse

Okay, an LS1 powered RX7 is so wrong on so many levels...but oh so right too :cwm27:

Talk about a complete change of character! From a high-strung rotary that revs to a million and wears out pretty fast...to a low-stress torque monster in an ultra-light body...that probably uses a lot less fuel too...at least at cruising speed under 100 MPH.

Nice model, killer car!

Now that turned out nice, especially the engine bay!
Must be heaps of fun driving this sleeper...

Okay, an LS1 powered RX7 is so wrong on so many levels...but oh so right too :cwm27:

Talk about a complete change of character! From a high-strung rotary that revs to a million and wears out pretty fast...to a low-stress torque monster in an ultra-light body...that probably uses a lot less fuel too...at least at cruising speed under 100 MPH.

Nice model, killer car!

That is the essence of this swap...instant torque, reliability, and easy power!
With a cam, intake and headers this 7 dyno'd at 440rwhp!!
It's unreal to cruise at 75mph well under 2krpm...

Love it! No more crap rotary.

Nice build!

wow! how'sd you do the radiator shroud?

wow! how'sd you do the radiator shroud?
the shroud is made from thin cardboard paper covered in bmf

Awesome! I always love your builds of your or your friends' cars. Just awesome detail and you always catch the character just right! Your build up threads are awesome, too. I love it. Very clean, awesome detail, and looks the business.

This is by far my absolute favorite RX7 to date! AWESOME JOB!!

im really impressed! great work recreating an interesting vehicle.

very nice faithful build to the 1:1 :)