LS7 engine swap pics

mas28O · August 12th, 2006, 03:45 PM

I know that this is a Datsun site but wanted to let people know what I have been up to. And yes I still love the Z-Cars..
1993 rx7
ls7 t56
510rwhp right now.
Pictures are from Sports Compact Cars USCC that I was competing in 2 weeks ago.

Video RX7 vs 680RWHP Skyline

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...1b011a528e.htm

My car is set up for road Racing but it still runs ok at the drag strip.
Best so far 10.5@136mph NA This was done with 620lbs springs on the car.

240zV8 · August 12th, 2006, 03:58 PM

that engine make's me drool....i can't wait until i can afford to stuff that in a Z... nice car, prolly a blast to drive

MusPuppis · August 12th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Absolutely gorgeous looking.

That is one fantastic looking car, clean, bad-ass, everything a car should be IMO

I want that engine to have my babies.

How'd you do in the competition?

Clifton · August 12th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Damn, must be nice having 510 rwhp and zero turbo lag. That's crazy. How are those NT-01's?

mas28O · August 12th, 2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clifton

Damn, must be nice having 510 rwhp and zero turbo lag. That's crazy. How are those NT-01's?

The NT01 are good track tires and they are still ok for traction from a stop. They have stiff side walls so you can not drag race with them too good. I took my car to SearsPoint to see how they would do in the 1/4 with the NT01's on the car. My best was 11.30@130mph but not bad for a road race tire.

I had to give the skyline a 2 car head everytime so he could get the big turbo going. I would catch him and then we where even all the way unil I hit my redline in 4th and then he pulled off. I should have put the car into 5th but we where allready going too fast.

blue_leaf · August 12th, 2006, 07:02 PM

How did you eliminate the understeer that your are sure to get with so much more weight over the front wheels?

Clifton · August 12th, 2006, 07:05 PM

You ever run RA'1 or Victoracers/V710's to compare them to? I like the tread design on them but haven't known anyone running them.

mas28O · August 12th, 2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_leaf

How did you eliminate the understeer that your are sure to get with so much more weight over the front wheels?

The car gained only 28lbs from the swap. My car has some oversteer but it is a very neutral car. With the ls swap the car is now 50/50 weight balance.

LS2 V8 Miata · August 12th, 2006, 07:45 PM

The people on this Forum are great! They treat me fine and really seem to appreciate LSX engines in Mazdas too!!

Beautiful, smokin' REX Man!!!!!!!

blue_leaf · August 12th, 2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mas28O

The car gained only 28lbs from the swap. My car has some oversteer but it is a very neutral car. With the ls swap the car is now 50/50 weight balance.

Ok....that sounds too good to be true - only 28lbs.... never thought 13B was so heavy, but i guess you know better here. Nonetheless a great car - congrats!

silicone boy · August 12th, 2006, 08:12 PM

That is so sweet. I just picked up an LS1 drivetrain for my RX7, but I was thinking of pickin up an LS2 for the extra displacement, but then I thought, heck, it will just be a matter of time before the shortblocks become available (either LS7 or 427 ci LSX) in large quantities. I'm not gonna pony up the megabucks for an LS7 crate motor. It'll be only a matter of time before the z06 folks start crashing them. I assume from your hoodline that you use the Hinson type conversion as opposed to the Granny's?

boodlefoof · August 12th, 2006, 08:46 PM

Beautiful swap. The engine looks right at home in there!

Supra510 · August 12th, 2006, 09:00 PM

Awesome car and swap. IMO the best swap out there (for a car in recent production at least), is an LSx motor into the FD. Light weight, an engine that's readily available, still maintains the handling.

LS1 240Z · August 13th, 2006, 02:40 AM

gay...

saw you around tech also... im cop car on there.

JustinOlson · August 13th, 2006, 02:05 PM

Damn, nice swap. Are you using the etp or factory ls7 heads?

Regards,
Justin

Cal Poly Zmanaustin · August 13th, 2006, 02:15 PM

Simply Awesome work!

Pop N Wood · August 13th, 2006, 03:37 PM

You can post here all you want. I have read enough of your posts both here and on LS1tech that you could post pics of the wife's minivan and I wouldn't care.

Beautiful car.

tfreer85 · August 13th, 2006, 05:54 PM

LOOKING GOOD MIKE!!!!! I've been hearing little snippets about how wicked your RX-7 was going to be. Great looking car, and clean swap as usual. Now lets just get a video of you and Ulises lineing up :P .

Tyson

ULISES · August 14th, 2006, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfreer85

LOOKING GOOD MIKE!!!!! I've been hearing little snippets about how wicked your RX-7 was going to be. Great looking car, and clean swap as usual. Now lets just get a video of you and Ulises lineing up :P .

Tyson

Looking forward on going to the track with Mike soon!
This thursday we should wire all the gauges and try and finish the brakes issues,One of the rear cylinders gave up when we were bleeding the brakes last week so we need to do it all over again.

deja · August 14th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Now that is one beautiful beast for sure. Amazing the weight difference wasn't more.

August 12th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#1
mas28O Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Danville,Ca Posts: 615	LS7 engine swap pics I know that this is a Datsun site but wanted to let people know what I have been up to. And yes I still love the Z-Cars.. 1993 rx7 ls7 t56 510rwhp right now. Pictures are from Sports Compact Cars USCC that I was competing in 2 weeks ago. Video RX7 vs 680RWHP Skyline http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...1b011a528e.htm My car is set up for road Racing but it still runs ok at the drag strip. Best so far 10.5@136mph NA This was done with 620lbs springs on the car. __________________ 1972 240z LS1 swap now 1999 LS1/4l60e SOLD Building 1971 240z with ls2/t56 1993 RX7 LS2/t56 550rwhp 10.5@136mph NA "Sorry, this sig picture is larger than the allowed maximum of 500 x 100 pixels."

August 12th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#3
MusPuppis Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 245	Absolutely gorgeous looking. That is one fantastic looking car, clean, bad-ass, everything a car should be IMO I want that engine to have my babies. How'd you do in the competition? __________________ Where is it that fancy's bred, in the heart or in the head? I got nothin.

August 12th, 2006, 07:45 PM	#9
LS2 V8 Miata Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 85	Great guys and great cars! The people on this Forum are great! They treat me fine and really seem to appreciate LSX engines in Mazdas too!! Beautiful, smokin' REX Man!!!!!!! __________________ 94' Laguna blue Miata-2006 Corvette LS2 V8, Ron Davis, T-56 six speed, Ground Control, Ford 8.8 IRS rear 3:73 posi "Patience is NO longer a virtue, Motivated to finish"

August 12th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#11
silicone boy Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 418	That is so sweet. I just picked up an LS1 drivetrain for my RX7, but I was thinking of pickin up an LS2 for the extra displacement, but then I thought, heck, it will just be a matter of time before the shortblocks become available (either LS7 or 427 ci LSX) in large quantities. I'm not gonna pony up the megabucks for an LS7 crate motor. It'll be only a matter of time before the z06 folks start crashing them. I assume from your hoodline that you use the Hinson type conversion as opposed to the Granny's? __________________ 1976 280Z Chevy 383, T56. Electromotive fuel injection, Buick GN turbochargers, big brakes from Mike SCCA, coil overs, R200 with Quaife and CV adaptors from Ross, tubular control arms from Mike Kelly The previous motor is now gone. Soon to get a low compression 427 LS with a T76

August 12th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#12
boodlefoof Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA, USA Posts: 401	Beautiful swap. The engine looks right at home in there! __________________ John '94 Civic - daily driver, 40mpg '68 Camaro - full restomod '73 240Z - a work in progress... www.geocities.com/boodlefoof

August 12th, 2006, 03:58 PM	#2
240zV8 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 322	that engine make's me drool....i can't wait until i can afford to stuff that in a Z... nice car, prolly a blast to drive

August 12th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#4
Clifton The forum "Tease..." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale,Az. Posts: 2,298	Damn, must be nice having 510 rwhp and zero turbo lag. That's crazy. How are those NT-01's?

August 12th, 2006, 07:02 PM	#6
blue_leaf Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: eqwet Posts: 42	How did you eliminate the understeer that your are sure to get with so much more weight over the front wheels?

August 12th, 2006, 07:05 PM	#7
Clifton The forum "Tease..." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Scottsdale,Az. Posts: 2,298	You ever run RA'1 or Victoracers/V710's to compare them to? I like the tread design on them but haven't known anyone running them.

August 12th, 2006, 09:00 PM	#13
Supra510 Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 149	Awesome car and swap. IMO the best swap out there (for a car in recent production at least), is an LSx motor into the FD. Light weight, an engine that's readily available, still maintains the handling. __________________ Anthony '71 Datsun 510 wagon, '91 Supra turbo engine http://www.cardomain.com/ride/674663

August 13th, 2006, 02:40 AM	#14
LS1 240Z Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 488	gay... saw you around tech also... im cop car on there.

August 13th, 2006, 02:05 PM	#15
JustinOlson Slithering snake Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,599	Damn, nice swap. Are you using the etp or factory ls7 heads? Regards, Justin

August 13th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#16
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 258	Simply Awesome work!

August 13th, 2006, 03:37 PM	#17
Pop N Wood Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,981	You can post here all you want. I have read enough of your posts both here and on LS1tech that you could post pics of the wife's minivan and I wouldn't care. Beautiful car.

August 13th, 2006, 05:54 PM	#18
tfreer85 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 584	LOOKING GOOD MIKE!!!!! I've been hearing little snippets about how wicked your RX-7 was going to be. Great looking car, and clean swap as usual. Now lets just get a video of you and Ulises lineing up :P . Tyson __________________ Tyson

August 14th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#20
deja HybridZ Supporter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sugar Hill Georgia Posts: 1,553	Now that is one beautiful beast for sure. Amazing the weight difference wasn't more. __________________ '77 280Z - Newly built LT1 4 bolt main, LT4 hot cam kit. 4L60E/Transgo shift kit. 300ZX LSD, 280ZX CV axles. Silvermine Stage 4 front brakes - MM rear disc brakes. 2905 lbs with a full tank.

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