Guest Drive-ability Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hello, I am a Madza 3rd gen owner and am going to move back to the piston world. I don't have the 240Z yet and am looking for a rust free car. I am not new to stock LS1 engines as I spent 20 years doing General Motors tune-up and drive-ability work. It is a beautyfull engine package. I don't want to rush things and wish to do it correctly. I likely will sell the Mazda but too soon to tell. I really don't like the lack of torque and I am tired of shifting. What can I say? My Rx7 is a 93 with a street port pampered engine and twins (9,000 miles). I have never boosted over 7psi just to concearned about keeping the engine together. The car has 60K orginal miles. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas28O Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Put a LS1 in your RX7, that is what I did. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Put a LS1 in your RX7' date=' that is what I did. Mike[/quote'] And man-o-man does that damn thing haul some serious a$$!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd92gsx Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 1993 RX7 LS1/t56 428RWHP11.1@127mph And man-o-man does that damn thing haul some serious a$$!!! I'm inclined to agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drive-ability Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 The 240Z and the Rx7 both have strong points and I have spent a lot of time on the subject. In California we have the full blown emission testing which the Rx7 would need to conform to. Being a drive-ability tech setting up the emission isn't an issue just extra consideration. The 240Z at this point takes a pass on the emission testing. The sale of the rx7 would help fill the war chest. I have always wanted to convert a 240Z, so that’s going to be my choice for now. I hope you guys don't mind from time to time picking your minds along the way. I just can't wait to here the LS1 purr. Rotaries are magnificent engines but I am just a G.M. guy and proud of it. Shoot my Rx7 is lucky to give me 12 mpg, rotaries love fuel and not to mention the sound of one leaning out to a tune of 4K a pop. I hope I can get the 240Z to handle close to the Rx7 any opinions on that subject? John PS, There is some nice work being done on the cars I have see so far on this forum!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd92gsx Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 240-280Z's routinely kick the snot out of everything else, including purpose-built road racers on road courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsap Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Drive, R u going to sell ur RX7? I am thinking to sell my 280Z(was going to do the LS1 swap...but not enough money, and too hard for the beginner to do it alone) and get a RX7 instead. Wanna trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJTR Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Here's a link which shows MAS280's LS1 powered RX7: http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_Mazda-RX7-AirDucting.html Yes, this is another shameless plug for JTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Maybe if I don't find a 240z....rx-7 maybe the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drive-ability Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 "Jsap" I understand how money can be an issue. If you are thinking about a Mazda 3rd generation 93 to95 Rx7 be warned this model can be the most costly car you will ever own to repair. I have 20 plus years of high level auto experience and found it very costly to own even as I did all the repairs myself. Unlike a piston engine the rotary turbo engine isn’t durable at all and in the blink of an eye your engine can go. The parts are priced insanely high because of the small market, so just some things to consider before acting. I need a 73 or older car to avoid emission testing. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsap Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks for the info, Drive. I know 3rd gen RX7 is PITA to own, but they are just so pretty. I never driven one before, but I test drove the RX8, and I really like the way rotary engine sounds and rev. I took the RX8 all the way to 9K rpm, and the engine sounds exactly same as when it was reving at 3K rpm. Too bad RX8 does not have enought power. I am still not sure what I am going to do...keep the Z or get something else. I guess I'll spend time and money pimping my SC300 for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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