Thanks for the link. Maybe the 2/3 bridge is the way to go. Not too concerned about the side effects of a rough idle and part throttle driveability. This guy is more of a weekend cruiser. My previous project car had a 509 BBC with a huge solid roller cam with plenty of overlap.

Here is the list of weight reductions. I'm sure I left some of them out. Most of them are estimates, but it should be fairly close.



Weight Reduction (lbs)

Fiberglass Front Bumper 90

Fiberglass Rear Bumper 90

Fiberglass Hatch 50

Fiberglass Hood 20

Lexan Hatch Window 5

Removed Trunk Paneling 50

Removed Trunk Paneling Mounts 2

Removed Hatch Springs 2

Removed Hatch Spring Mounts 2

Chris Alston's Front Clip 40

Disk Brakes and Aluminum Calipers 10

Engine/Transmission 150

Aluminum Radiator 5

Removed Heater 5

Aluminum Door Pannels 2

Removed Door Cross Bracing 20

Gun Drilled Axles 2

Drilled Rear Window Arms 2

Sound Deadening 10

Carpet Padding 2

Hollowed Radiator Support 1

Aluminum Driveshaft 5

Lightweight Battery 20

Windshield Washer Fluid 3

Aluminum Exhaust & Burns Muffler 20



Weight Addition

Subframe Connectors 22

Undercoated Trunk 10



Vehicle Base Weight 3364

Total Weight Reduction 608

Total Weight Addition 32

Final Vehicle Weight 2788

Very cool project BTW. Gonna confuse your fare share of muscleheads...



also, loose that crap foam air filter and get yourself a K&N!!

Probably will in the long run. Couldn't help myself though. I've always wanted the signature ricer "Mushroom filter." Nothing will confuse a diehard muscle car guy faster than that goofy looking guy.

I agree hks / foam filters are for ****

Very clean! Most car enthusiasts should appreciate a good clean swap. I enjoy seeing LS1/Piston powered RX-7's, as long as it is done clean and thoroughly, not thrown all together by a backyard mechanic.



Good project, let us know the numbers when it's all done with.

i dunno my dad had a straight 6 with a rotrex turbo kit and a 3 inch single exhaust back in the 80's... sounded crazy. it'd be a close call



I drive a 66 Olds 442 clone, and have a 72 pickup and another 72 cutlass, and i would love to have a modern non american swap in a mustang or nova.



didnt u see tokyo drift?

Sure did. It came out a couple of months after I started working on this swap. I was pissed that they used "my" idea!

I love it, looks very well done.

Updates?



I had a '69 Nova. It was my last car V8 "toy car" before going Rotary in '80. Well, I thought it was my last. Anyway, ran low 11's with a 350 SB and a built engine with a M22 behnd it. Most I could get mine down to was about 2800lbs. You went to some extremes!



I think your idea is unique and outrageous. Hopefully it is going well.



Tony