renn's [ls1] fd rx7 (on a trailer) - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

renn · 09-16-2011, 08:40 PM

lil project of mine... no #rotaryproblems here

just needs some clean wheels and wider rubber and she'll be good to go.

here's what's done to her so far:

motor
2001 LS1
ARP head studs
GM MLS head gaskets
BBK 80mm throttle body
C5 Corvette radiator / Taurus 4000 CFM fan
Walbro fuel pump
Aeromotive FPR / braided lines everywhere
factory exhaust manifolds
custom Y-pipe
custom 3" catless piping into a Magnaflow straight-through muffler
Hinson swap pieces
Deka AGM battery

drivetrain
2001 T56
upgraded by sixspeedsinc
Pro 5.0 shifter, custom handle, F-body Hurst shift knob
LS6 clutch
factory 4.10 rear
Samberg rear diff mount

chassis
Tein Basic coilovers 12k F / 10k R
Superpro diff bushings / LCA bushings
new tophats
new pillowballs

exterior
R1 lip
wingless hatch (bought, not installed)

interior
Efini wheel
Defi DIN gauge pod (oil pressure / oil temp / coolant temp)

wheels/tires/brakes
OEM lightweight FD wheels
245/45 Hankook RS2 all the way around
Bonez brake pads

pics/video

LS1 RX-7 rev and 40-100 pull

TalonTsi97 · 09-16-2011, 09:02 PM

You don't know how bad i want one

XxIriponzeesxX · 09-16-2011, 09:14 PM

Theres nothing like a rortory at 10000 rpm but theres nothing like an fd period. Props sir.

qbcsvt · 09-16-2011, 09:25 PM

That is f-word clean! Saw this on your facebook. Great car, can't wait to see what you have planned for it. All your cars are tasteful....

- amyn

empera · 09-16-2011, 09:46 PM

i love this car....nice pics man

Slevin · 09-16-2011, 11:06 PM

my next car, hell i might even trade the s for one haha. how bad was the ls swap?

dudewheresmycar · 09-16-2011, 11:45 PM

nice rx-7. all your cars come out dope.

renn · 09-17-2011, 01:31 AM

i actually bought it with the ls1 more or less complete and swapped. just had to do a few little things to get it together and running smoothly. the swap isn't that difficult though, i was planning to pick up an fd shell and do it over this winter but ended up getting a deal on this i really couldn't refuse.

also, i love rotarys despite the issues and a bridgeported 13b or 20b would be crazy if i had the money. but you can't beat having the reliability, sound and powerband of an ls1, especially given the cost. for a stock motor the car absolutely rips. an fd with an ls has been one of my dream cars for a long time, more than any other car i've had and it doesn't disappoint at all. can't wait to take it to the track next summer.

renn · 11-12-2011, 08:52 PM

replaced the thermostat and fan relay after a month of no driving, also installed a samberg performance rear diff brace to eliminate wheel hop.

quick pic at work with the other two shop cars.

93rx7r1 · 11-12-2011, 08:59 PM

That RX7 is in incredible shape! Very nice pick up. Honestly, I'm conflicted with the LS1 swap tho. I love the rotary engines, but I also can't deny the reliability & power of the LS1...........................

renn · 11-12-2011, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93rx7r1

That RX7 is in incredible shape! Very nice pick up. Honestly, I'm conflicted with the LS1 swap tho. I love the rotary engines, but I also can't deny the reliability & power of the LS1...........................

i love the rotary engine too... a naturally aspirated 3 rotor would be so sick to have... but the ls1 is also an amazing engine and the swap really carries no negatives. the only thing the rotary has going for it is that it's unique and sounds beast with the right port work.

maybe some day i'll own a rotary but for now i'll enjoy being able to roast second gear from a roll and still get 28+ mpg on the highway...

Munky · 11-12-2011, 09:12 PM

LS1 swaps are so overrated!!! Rotary all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks clean as all hell...I LIKE!!!!!

renn · 11-12-2011, 09:17 PM

debating swapping hatches with someone who has a wingless one in my color.

i'll probably go through with it... but any thoughts on that?

caldwell · 11-12-2011, 09:41 PM

this is sex... that is all...

what kind of power this making curious ? also what size rim/tire are you going to run ?

renn · 11-12-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caldwell

this is sex... that is all...

what kind of power this making curious ? also what size rim/tire are you going to run ?

somewhere around 360-370 whp... basically stock. still good for 11's on slicks though.

as for wheels... really undecided. most likely gonna keep it simple though. have some one-piece BBS's i'm looking at that are 17x9 and something like a 25 offset. stock is 16x8 +50. right now i have 245's on, would probably only go to 255 all around if i got those wheels.

jen. · 11-12-2011, 11:06 PM

Car is gorgeous! Super clean and the body looks like its in amazing shape.

daewoo · 11-13-2011, 12:28 AM

i dislike you alot!!

renn · 11-16-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jen.

Car is gorgeous! Super clean and the body looks like its in amazing shape.

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by daewoo

i dislike you alot!!

haha thanks dude

bump cuz i updated the mod list

lownslow95 · 11-16-2011, 07:10 PM

Car looks good man. Just get some wheels and you'll be set.

renn · 11-16-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownslow95

Car looks good man. Just get some wheels and you'll be set.

i've got some things planned for the summer, don't worry

09-16-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	renn's [ls1] fd rx7 (on a trailer) lil project of mine... no #rotaryproblems here just needs some clean wheels and wider rubber and she'll be good to go. here's what's done to her so far: motor 2001 LS1 ARP head studs GM MLS head gaskets BBK 80mm throttle body C5 Corvette radiator / Taurus 4000 CFM fan Walbro fuel pump Aeromotive FPR / braided lines everywhere factory exhaust manifolds custom Y-pipe custom 3" catless piping into a Magnaflow straight-through muffler Hinson swap pieces Deka AGM battery drivetrain 2001 T56 upgraded by sixspeedsinc Pro 5.0 shifter, custom handle, F-body Hurst shift knob LS6 clutch factory 4.10 rear Samberg rear diff mount chassis Tein Basic coilovers 12k F / 10k R Superpro diff bushings / LCA bushings new tophats new pillowballs exterior R1 lip wingless hatch (bought, not installed) interior Efini wheel Defi DIN gauge pod (oil pressure / oil temp / coolant temp) wheels/tires/brakes OEM lightweight FD wheels 245/45 Hankook RS2 all the way around Bonez brake pads pics/video LS1 RX-7 rev and 40-100 pull Last edited by renn; 01-14-2012 at 04:11 PM.

09-16-2011, 09:02 PM	#2
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09-16-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
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11-12-2011, 09:12 PM	#12
Munky Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wyomissing Member #3838 My Ride: 2013 Ram Blackout Express Quad Cab, 96 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 98 Nissan 240ss Never going to run iTrader: (0)	LS1 swaps are so overrated!!! Rotary all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks clean as all hell...I LIKE!!!!! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-12-2011, 09:41 PM	#14
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	this is sex... that is all... what kind of power this making curious ? also what size rim/tire are you going to run ? __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ??? Last edited by caldwell; 11-12-2011 at 09:46 PM.

09-16-2011, 09:14 PM	#3
XxIriponzeesxX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: philly area Member #14173 My Ride: 1991 240sx hatch DD, 1992 KA-T iTrader: (0)	Theres nothing like a rortory at 10000 rpm but theres nothing like an fd period. Props sir.

09-16-2011, 09:25 PM	#4
qbcsvt Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NNJ - NYC Member #17058 My Ride: 99 Ford Contour SVT - 91 MR2 Turbo iTrader: (0)	That is f-word clean! Saw this on your facebook. Great car, can't wait to see what you have planned for it. All your cars are tasteful.... - amyn

09-16-2011, 09:46 PM	#5
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	i love this car....nice pics man

09-16-2011, 11:06 PM	#6
Slevin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19794 iTrader: (2)	my next car, hell i might even trade the s for one haha. how bad was the ls swap?

09-17-2011, 01:31 AM	#8
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	i actually bought it with the ls1 more or less complete and swapped. just had to do a few little things to get it together and running smoothly. the swap isn't that difficult though, i was planning to pick up an fd shell and do it over this winter but ended up getting a deal on this i really couldn't refuse. also, i love rotarys despite the issues and a bridgeported 13b or 20b would be crazy if i had the money. but you can't beat having the reliability, sound and powerband of an ls1, especially given the cost. for a stock motor the car absolutely rips. an fd with an ls has been one of my dream cars for a long time, more than any other car i've had and it doesn't disappoint at all. can't wait to take it to the track next summer.

11-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	replaced the thermostat and fan relay after a month of no driving, also installed a samberg performance rear diff brace to eliminate wheel hop. quick pic at work with the other two shop cars.

11-12-2011, 08:59 PM	#10
93rx7r1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Member #7582 iTrader: (3)	That RX7 is in incredible shape! Very nice pick up. Honestly, I'm conflicted with the LS1 swap tho. I love the rotary engines, but I also can't deny the reliability & power of the LS1...........................

11-12-2011, 09:17 PM	#13
renn Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Member #13821 iTrader: (1)	debating swapping hatches with someone who has a wingless one in my color. i'll probably go through with it... but any thoughts on that?

11-12-2011, 11:06 PM	#16
jen. Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Member #7345 My Ride: '07 si coupe! iTrader: (1)	Car is gorgeous! Super clean and the body looks like its in amazing shape.

11-13-2011, 12:28 AM	#17
daewoo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansdale Member #13542 My Ride: gsr civic and goped sport iTrader: (0)	i dislike you alot!! __________________ "camden hookers and cars with no bumpers. The cars look (and probably smell) better."

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