It's official, I want a LS1 swapped FD...

[dubbsy]

http://www.torquecentral.com/showthread.php?t=40036

Power and potential of an LS1 in something that looks so much better than a catfish.

Now where to whore myself out for $30k....

[3_Series]

While very powerful and what not, I personally think it destroys what makes the RX-7 so unique - the rotary engine.

[dubbsy]

nissankingcab wrote:
While very powerful and what not, I personally think it destroys what makes the RX-7 so unique - the rotary engine.

I knew this argument wouldn't take long..

I prefer pistons..

[3_Series]

I also prefer pistons, but to me its like putting a V8 in an EVO or STi, or an S2000. Half of what makes those cars special is the engine, and the way they go about making power.

To each their own.

[integra_gsr98]

Although before I thought this swap was gay, in the last 12 months my outlook on v8s has changed quite a bit. I think i'd rock it.

[95TsiAWD]

I was gonna buy one, but decided against it at the last minute. You can find pretty nice ones for around 18k...

[SmitEvo]

do it dubbsy....dont listen to the haterz

[PSiedTSi]

integra_gsr98 wrote:
Although before I thought this swap was gay, in the last 12 months my outlook on v8s has changed quite a bit. I think i'd rock it.

I was the same way.

It actually makes the car better...

I have no idea where you found one for $18k, but I don't think I would have thought twice for that one. The market for FD's has been increasing lately, and nationally it's hard to find a clean, rotary one for $18k.

[Afsil80]

LS1 = reliable power for only a bit more weight.

Nuff said.

[PSiedTSi]

I don't even think it weighs any more, and if it does, it provides better corner weights...

[dubbsy]

99slowGSX wrote:
do it dubbsy....dont listen to the haterz

fuck, if I had the $30k for it I would be on a plane right now...

I was reading the other day and IIRC (they) said 10-20lbs more weight with the LS1. which makes it what, 52/48 weight balance instead of 51/49?

But throw some aftermark heads and a cam at it and make, what, 450 rwhp +...

[95TsiAWD]

PSiedTSi wrote:
I was the same way.

It actually makes the car better...

I have no idea where you found one for $18k, but I don't think I would have thought twice for that one. The market for FD's has been increasing lately, and nationally it's hard to find a clean, rotary one for $18k.

I actually looked at a couple for 15k also... they are out there.

[Afsil80]

PSiedTSi wrote:
I don't even think it weighs any more, and if it does, it provides better corner weights...

Yeah, it's only around 50 lbs more or so.

[KA-T_240]

I would do an LS1 in a rx-7 or s13. It almost happened.

[PSiedTSi]

dubbsy wrote:
I was reading the other day and IIRC (they) said 10-20lbs more weight with the LS1. which makes it what, 52/48 weight balance instead of 51/49?

No, I believe it gives it a better overall balance...

[dubbsy]

PSiedTSi wrote:
No, I believe it gives it a better overall balance...

well, hinson says an LS swap is lighter, other places are saying heavier...
either way..

LS Swapped weights
LF: 746
RF: 677
Total Front: 1,423 lbs

LR: 678
RR: 733
Total Rear: 1408 lbs

[Afsil80]

dubbsy wrote:
well, hinson says an LS swap is lighter, other places are saying heavier...
either way..

LS Swapped weights
LF: 746
RF: 677
Total Front: 1,423 lbs

LR: 678
RR: 733
Total Rear: 1408 lbs

IIRC, when Hinson swapped the LS1 into an S14, after changing from the automatic + KA + exhaust, to the LS1 + tranny + exhaust, they lost about 140+ lbs, or some stupidly high difference like that. Not sure about the FC/FD chassis.

[91nbtsi]

Turbo LS1 + RX7 body would = orgasm

[dubbsy]

interesting reading...

240Zs actually get rear heavy with an LS1. Going from 1400/1400 to 1400/1430...

edit:
holy wet dream.
http://gallery.voodoo-people.com/album783/wats_071
(still has the I6, but shit)

[BlueSRT0483]

For an FD; I would kind of think it's pointless to do unless the motor is blown, or you bought an empty shell and did the engine install. FDs are unique & rare, so no real reason to rip out the rotary engine. If I found a FD shell; I would put in an LT1 before a rotary though. Do some simple bolt-ons, cams, etc. Now if it was an FC; I wouldn't care so much if there was a rotary in there already; I would just do the swap. ++ W/ the probability of finding a FC shell cheaper over a FD I would probably drop a turbo on it and let her rip..