 thinking of selling my formula for rx7/ls1, am i nuts? |
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 Jun 12 2005, 03:25 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 218 Joined: 1-March 04 From: NY Member No.: 260  |
i don't know what i should do. my car is so nice, but i'm wanting to get the weight down, but i don't wanna mess up a sweet ride. the rx7's are 2800 lbs with the LS1.
i can sell my formula (heads/cam/12 bolt, 51k miles, ws6 hood, c5 brakes, recaros, koni's, etc) for $15k. buy a 93-95 rx7 roller for $5000, ls1 motor and t56 for $3000, and have hinson do the conversion for $7500. |
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Jun 12 2005, 02:30 PM
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Need More Afterburner Group: Moderators Posts: 809 Joined: 13-March 05 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 683 |
I know Brian Hinson... not very well, but I've met him and one of his coworkers, Lane. I picked up a Z28 hatch from them (it came from one of their donor cars) and I got a chance to take a look at their shop and some work that they were doing. They do some very beautiful work, but I'm not 100% sure how well they work as RR or AutoX cars. Due to the height of the LS1 compared to the rotary, they actually have to drop the engine 1.5"+ (I believe) in order to get it to clear the hood. For some reason, I was also thinking it entailed a new oil pan, but again I'm not 100% sure. Main reason I'm bringing this up is that I'm not sure how that compromises the structural integrity of the vehicle by relocating the engine with whatever method they use.
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2MCHPWR thinking of selling my formula for rx7/ls1 Jun 12 2005, 03:25 AM
nape Not sure what the conversion entails, but I'd ... Jun 12 2005, 07:54 AM sgarnett I think the conversion is fairly well developed, a... Jun 12 2005, 11:02 AM 2MCHPWR the motors weigh the same as far as i know. i woul... Jun 12 2005, 12:05 PM 2MCHPWR i'll let you know:
http://www.ponycars.net/rx... Jun 19 2005, 05:17 AM sgarnett Hmm, I think it will be easier to change the plugs... Jun 19 2005, 11:28 AM souseless I like the idea but I would never spend that amoun... Jun 20 2005, 12:06 AM 2MCHPWR sean, yes i bought that car today. thanks!
i p... Jun 20 2005, 01:59 AM robz71lm7 I know this is after the fact, but someone on a lo... Jun 20 2005, 04:20 PM
2MCHPWR i doubt it will make much difference. i bought a s... Jul 10 2005, 09:56 PM |
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