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Personally...
I personally havent seen an rx-7 rotary to v-8 conversion yet, but i have yet to see one. And i also personally thiink that the swap is kind of crazy, but its all in the eye of the beholder, so u guys do whatcha gotta do and hold your own. I really favor the rotary engine over a reciprocating engine, but thats only my opinion. :licker:
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How could it handle better with a heavier engine at the front that doesnt sit as low either?
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read back farther in the thread and you will see
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Re: Personally...
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Mine are also from personal experiences as well, believe me! but buying into an RX-7 is like buying into an old VW Bug or something, just ten times as expensive. You take the risk of losing something and having a hard time trying to find someone who can fix it. But to me the car seems worth the risk. Others may differ and thats okay. :bandit:
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that is a good point. but if a v8 wopuld fit in a bug i would like to see it done. personally id like to have 2 bugs. one restored and one witha porsche engine in it...
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Re: 2ND generation rx-7 --- v-8 conversion kit.
Hey! I think I used to beat you up in middle school? Or someone that was just as much of a pansy.
While you are talking about balance and revs the v-8s will be driving right around you with superior horsepower and torque. You must be an art major. twit. Quote:
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ok
say you were to drop an all aluminuim motor with a composite intake and about 400 hp into a light weight car. the v8 only weighed a little more than an iron motor when you include the turbo(s), intercooler, piping and such that your are removing anyways. this iron motor was very expensive to maintain, made little power, and inefficient. it SLIGHTLY altered the balance of the car in favor of better handling. (most race cars are not 50/50 but more like 53/47 or 55/45 front to rear distribution) is this a good idea? you decide |
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Cbass, I really havn't read through this whole thread cause it's sooo long. I did see the part about your efi system for $400 though.
What system is that? where'd you get it? You got a link? Thanks yo, Good luck with the car! |
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Re: 2ND generation rx-7 --- v-8 conversion kit.
well the 3rd gen with 02 Ls-1 is the best car ive ever seen, and im going to hinsonsupercars to have it done. actually the 13b with all the turbo cmpnts is heavier than Ls-1, and less up keep!! sorry its just a better car with the Ls-1!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 2ND generation rx-7 --- v-8 conversion kit.
Someone please lock this thread.
Ls1mazda you should look at the post dates before you post, since most of these people arn't posting here now and the last post was over a year ago. |
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Re: 2ND generation rx-7 --- v-8 conversion kit.
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Re: 2ND generation rx-7 --- v-8 conversion kit.
uh check the date of the thread next time you post, its 2 years old.
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v-8 conversion ?!?!
why you would want to swap a rotors for pistons is beyond me... there are some bad ass piston-powered engines out there... but c'mon now... rotarys have potential
apparently down under in australia there's a guy who owns a peripheral-ported 20b with about 1200hp... runs 7's in the 1/4 mile, as seen in a series of videos called "high octane"... or how about a 13b with over 700hp, stock body ... 9's ! the 7 has a perfect 50/50 balance and such linear power, why you would swap that for a rough, front-end heavy car that oversteers badly is beyond me... sure it may go in a straight line fast, but anybody can go fast in a straight line... its in the corners that my heart skips a beat... just my $.02 |
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