Rexv8

Hey everyone just wanted to introduce myself to this forum as I have been lurking here for a while. I am swapping a Rx7 with a Ls1 and have been here quite a bit for information and boy there is tons of stuff. Looking forward to get to know all of you

Brandons72vette

Welcome and would love to see some pictures

Rexv8

Sure thing! So here are the pics of the car from 3 years ago when I got her





The rotary....



The Swap:






Was told the gears grinded so rebuilt the transmission


Finally took out the rotary junk out:


Upgraded the cams to




Changed all the gaskets and upgraded the chain and oil pump



Cleaned heads


Dirty heads






Painted the engine


Ready to go in this weekend

gilhuly

thanks for sharing your project and welcome to the forum!

going to be one screaming RX7

RedRyderTT

I've done a few 2nd and 3rd gen swaps, plus one into my 240z... Let me know if you have any questions.

Rexv8

Thanks guys, did anyone use a cam similar to mine? Looking to daily drive it as well, hopefully it's not as bad as to daily drive the with those cams.

Brandons72vette

Looks good, quick question, where in Texas are you from?

Rexv8

Hey Brandon I am from the Dallas area but i moved to Minneapolis few years ago. How did you know ?

Brandons72vette

The older Texas plate, I live 2 hours east of DFW. I have lived all over DFW. Where exactly in the DFW area did you live, if you don't mind me asking?

Rexv8

Hey Brandon great eye . I was around the Mesquite area. Where do you live now?

guappy

Welcome