V8 Fd3s
12-01-2002, 08:32 PM
#21
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how would u keep the weight and handling the same??????????????? 325lbs-ish compared to 500+? i don't see how you could keep the thing from not being heavy in the front. So where are these pics? the rumble must be nice, i love v8s growls.
12-01-2002, 09:07 PM
#22
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Location: Tulsa, OK
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http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/rx7.html
Read this site, has a ton of great info. Take a look at the 3rd gens that have done the swaps and the weight test done on them. Do a search on the other forum for jimlabs v8 conversion, he went a little too crazy but an awsome job.
Read this site, has a ton of great info. Take a look at the 3rd gens that have done the swaps and the weight test done on them. Do a search on the other forum for jimlabs v8 conversion, he went a little too crazy but an awsome job.
12-01-2002, 09:22 PM
#23
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i sent some pics to the guy above.he hasnt posted them yet.
i will get more shots in another day or so when i have time.
the twin turbo rotary engine is by far 325ish lbs.try about 430ish.
the ls1 is 460lbs
the lt1 is 500ish
it is still only at the most 100 lbs front nose heavy.big deal.at the most a set of tokico springs.
move battery to back and now ur about 85 front nose heavy.
now minus cast iron headers
all smog compliant pieces
a/c and p/s and hosing
some wiring and now u have 50lbs if that front heavy.
also u gotta think about like this.v8 is lower center of gravity.most weight is behind steering rack.as where u have a huge *** intercooler and piping and bov's front ward of the steering rack.
thanx
5.7L fd
i will get more shots in another day or so when i have time.
the twin turbo rotary engine is by far 325ish lbs.try about 430ish.
the ls1 is 460lbs
the lt1 is 500ish
it is still only at the most 100 lbs front nose heavy.big deal.at the most a set of tokico springs.
move battery to back and now ur about 85 front nose heavy.
now minus cast iron headers
all smog compliant pieces
a/c and p/s and hosing
some wiring and now u have 50lbs if that front heavy.
also u gotta think about like this.v8 is lower center of gravity.most weight is behind steering rack.as where u have a huge *** intercooler and piping and bov's front ward of the steering rack.
thanx
5.7L fd
12-01-2002, 10:08 PM
#24
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: IL
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those pics, i just checked my email... sun and mon are my days off so i stay away from the computer, sorry guys.
v8 fd conversion pics
Thats all I recieved, one jpeg with two pics in it... send me more if you want and i'll add them to that directory.
v8 fd conversion pics
Thats all I recieved, one jpeg with two pics in it... send me more if you want and i'll add them to that directory.
12-01-2002, 11:22 PM
#28
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I don't mind 35mm film cameras, just need a nice scanner. 35mm still takes better pics, but some of those newer digital cams that use the standard 35mm nikon lens format, yum, can still use all the old photo equipment.
12-02-2002, 05:15 PM
#29
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just got a nkion so will be takin pics.
i ordered a new pcm
cuz this one is fried.i will know wednesday.
engine runs on ether but injector harnesses arent firing.its bullshit.
i think i fried it from the electrical meltdown.u know posi to ground screw up.
i ordered a new pcm
cuz this one is fried.i will know wednesday.
engine runs on ether but injector harnesses arent firing.its bullshit.
i think i fried it from the electrical meltdown.u know posi to ground screw up.
12-02-2002, 05:16 PM
#30
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just got a nkion so will be takin pics.
i ordered a new pcm
cuz this one is fried.i will know wednesday.
engine runs on ether but injector harnesses arent firing.its bullshit.
i think i fried it from the electrical meltdown.u know posi grounding out screw up.
i ordered a new pcm
cuz this one is fried.i will know wednesday.
engine runs on ether but injector harnesses arent firing.its bullshit.
i think i fried it from the electrical meltdown.u know posi grounding out screw up.