LS1 powered RX7 first start

[LargeOrangeFont]

I finally got my 86 Rx7 going with the built LS1 in it...

Here is the first start
http://youtu.be/tY-H9_ShmjI

Exhaust
RX7 with LS1 first start exhaust sound - YouTube

Couple pictures:

Old picture of the car.

It will be on the road in about 2 weeks when I finish all the details.

 

[T.Man]

Sounds and looks really good man! Nice attention to detail, especially the OTR intake. Should help carry power nicely :beer:

 

[NitrousExpress]

Awesome! I'm in the process of LS swapping an 87 foxbody. Looks beautiful man, keep up the good work!

-Garrett

 

[04sneaky_snake]

Please tell me road course car and not drag car.....PLEASE!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Yep it is a roadcourse car. T56 trans, 8.8 IRS Explorer diff with Detroit Trutrac and 3.73s.

Bigger brakes, coilovers, all solid suspension and subframe bushings.

Car should weigh 2600-2700 lbs.

 

[MachJoe]

Badass! Awesome car man

 

[Mystic03]

very clean and looks stock! good work!

 

[04sneaky_snake]

Yep it is a roadcourse car. T56 trans, 8.8 IRS Explorer diff with Detroit Trutrac and 3.73s.

Bigger brakes, coilovers, all solid suspension and subframe bushings.

Car should weigh 2600-2700 lbs.

:banana:

Nice build. Love the 8.8 rear too. T56 a viper spec, or going with a face-plated/similar setup?

 

[MTBSully]

sounds healthy and looks really clean. Congrats on a successful first start!

 

[bluebosss197]

very clean and looks stock! good work!

Very clean? That thing is extremely clean! I'd say it's just about the cleanest and neatest swap I've seen anyone on this forum do. Good job OP:rockon:

 

[offroadkarter]

Love the cobra R's on there, car looks and sounds great!

 

[CobraBob]

Great job with this build. I like it a lot. It sounds SO good. I had to smile watching the video because I remember the RX7 from back in the day. They were decently performing cars but mild by today's standards. The sight of the car coupled with the mean sound of the LS1 contradicts my memory. LOL. But I absolutely love this car! :beer: :rockon:

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

:banana:

Nice build. Love the 8.8 rear too. T56 a viper spec, or going with a face-plated/similar setup?

Thanks for the compliments guys. I will have a few better pictures in the next couple weeks when I can get it out of the garage and get it washed.

The T56 is out of an F body with all upgraded internals except for Viper mainshaft. Should be good for around 700 HP, much more than I ever plan to have. The shifter comes up through the factory location.

Here are some more pictures..

Custom gauge cluster (I'm getting a black bezel for fuel gauge)

Center cluster

Dash

Exhaust being built, and you can see the 8.8 Explorer center section

Ronin Speedworks 8.8 Explorer mount kit

Oil cooler, radiator and intake setup

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Nearly final wiring, F body ECU is mounted under the factory kickpanel. 2 Quart Accusump mounted under the dash. As you can see, all HVAC, Radio and other non essential creature comforts have been removed.

 

[Sonic605hp]

Sickness

 

[f ê r]

Badass dude.

 

[tunedin302]

That looks great! Congrats on the build and successful start. Out of curiosity, how many people you have working on this? I have great friends but not 4 of them who know enough that I could trust them to work on my car.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I had 3 other guys there the day I started it to sanity check everything an lend a hand with the final details and fluids. I took notes on what was done, and what still needs to be done. I trust all 3 of them. I race with them and have worked on their cars as well, they know what's up.

 

[Badberger]

Nice work man:rockon:my buddy has similar setup and its no joke fast setup

 

[Brutal Metal]

Yep it is a roadcourse car. T56 trans, 8.8 IRS Explorer diff with Detroit Trutrac and 3.73s.

Bigger brakes, coilovers, all solid suspension and subframe bushings.

Car should weigh 2600-2700 lbs.

You must have had to do some MAJOR floorpan Mods to fit that T-56 in there:??: