I built this RX-7 for my friend, Ben. He use to own a TT 350z, thought I'd share it with you guys.
It is a '93 FD with a full LS1/T-56 drivetrain swap. I had intentions of building an exact replica but he is still modifying the car to his tastes, hence the wheels an spoilers:smile:
I am most proud of the engine bay, chassis and the tail-lights.
Things I tried to duplicate like the little oil dipstick, intake/exhaust, Greddy oil-catch can, and brake lines all make me happy:biggrin:
A a few videos of the car in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOOdv1TClxA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSn2bJK8V1c

Build-up thread here:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=756833



1:1 engine bay



lights



exhaust



wheel

 

looks nice. And not trying to be a hater or anything. But why not just buy an old LS1 for a lot less (I would assume) than making this? I assume maintenace would be a lot easier in the larger corvetee engine bay, the weight of the much heavier engine would be better on an axle made to accomodate it, etc.

 

one word.....hot


owned for knowing it looked like a model but not saying it.

 

sweeeeet

 

this is definately my next project. this set up is great. love the jdm look of the RX-7 and with an LSX engine......PERFECT!

 

Ummm... ummm... Maybe I need my vision checked, but other than that 1:1 pic, the rest look like model car pics. Right? Am I just seeing something wrong here? Looks like a model car put together with a model LS1 right???


LOL.. Now that I read the other links, I see the answer.

 

Nice ... but on some pictures looks like a toy car...

 

I believe he built the model scale car...haha

 

The fart can exhaust ain't big enough man.

 

alvin that model is AMAZING.

 

Please see corrections.

 

it's a model, guys!

 

tee-hee, yes thanks for the correction Scott!
The mighty Z32TT has not been forgotten

 

Thanks EZ!

 

Plenty of reasons, but in a nutshell:
-FD chassis is several hundred pounds lighter than the 'vette
-You'd be surprised how little weight gain/distribution is...som elose weight b/c of no IC/turbo etc...
-FD has a much better suspension design, no antiquated leaf springs here!
-reliability compared to rotary of course
-the idea is to "beat" the 'vette without buying one, an dlook good doing it
-instant torque, compared to rotary

 

THIS IS IN A 350Z




EDIT: A REAL CORVETTE L2 IN A 350Z .. =)

 

haha see you really can't beat this drivetrain $/hp. LSx own all!

I'm about to get waaaay off topic here but the Z33/LSx swap is kind of a step backwards since you're putting the engine into a car that weighs MORE, not less!!! In the end you've got a Z that still weighs more than the the car the motor came out of, ie the 'vette
On the other hand that LS2 will make more hp/tq stock than the stock VQ and sky's the limit from there!

 

Nice model!

 

C'mon Terence I had them fooled
Find me some 19" Work Equips in 1/24 scale I'm dyin' to make a DB Z33

 

Cool. Model or not, trying to understand the logic. Now, how the hell would you get it smogged in California?