RX7 LS1 Engine Swap
#11
I used to think throwing the LS1 in the FD was blasphemy. Now I'm starting to think I wanna try it. Unfortunately I'm too lazy to do the work myself and the whole bill is roughly $12-13K for labor, LS1, and T56. But man, you can't really go wrong with an LS1 FD IMO. Low-end torque (wtf is that), reliability, kick-*** aftermarket support and only slightly ******* up your weight distribution from 50-50 to 53-47.
#12
Originally Posted by sweet7' post='878705' date='Jul 27 2007, 11:41 AM
only slightly ******* up your weight distribution from 50-50 to 53-47.
haha right on but let me correct you because i corner weighted my car and my friends stock rx7 and his was 53 front/47 rear and my LS1 was 50.5 front/49.5 rear. your results may vary. i have it video taped on my site.
#13
Originally Posted by 2MCHPWR' post='878706' date='Jul 27 2007, 07:46 AM
haha right on but let me correct you because i corner weighted my car and my friends stock rx7 and his was 53 front/47 rear and my LS1 was 50.5 front/49.5 rear. your results may vary. i have it video taped on my site.
I'm not calling you a liar but that simply dosent make sense. How does a heavier engine and tranny equate into less weight than the front of a 13b. Does all the other miscellaneous stuff under the hood of a 13b car really weigh more than an LS1 car?
#15
Originally Posted by 2MCHPWR' post='878728' date='Jul 27 2007, 08:37 AM
it wasn't an apples to apples comparison but it goes to show that a well executed swap won't affect any handling goodness.
my battery is moved to pass side bin. it had PS, AC and ABS removed
my battery is moved to pass side bin. it had PS, AC and ABS removed
Ahh good stuff
#16
Originally Posted by sweet7' post='878709' date='Jul 27 2007, 10:53 AM
I'm not calling you a liar but that simply dosent make sense. How does a heavier engine and tranny equate into less weight than the front of a 13b. Does all the other miscellaneous stuff under the hood of a 13b car really weigh more than an LS1 car?
I for either one honestly, but what do I know, I don't have an FD.
#19
Originally Posted by 9BASE3' post='881233' date='Aug 24 2007, 09:09 PM
Excellent input there. Exactly what the **** are you talking about???
Sarcasm I think? Or he could be cereal, I dunno?