Alive and on the streets. :) - V8 RX-7 Forum

1point3liter · #1 (**permalink**) 08-17-2003, 03:25 AM

I went out to play tonight. The car feels like it's running really well. I still have to work out an intake and finish up some wiring details, but she's alive.

rotaries are fun, but the v8 in the 7 is a blast. Power everywhere and the car is still balanced. I was worried about the feel of the car and so far I can't really tell a difference. I Like :yeah:

1point3liter · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2003, 03:27 AM

One thing's definately different. I didn't have that "is it going to pop?" thought in the back of my head. What a relief.

IronDonut · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2003, 12:56 PM

Do you have an exhaust on it? I gotta check it out.

The only thing better than one v-8 RX is two.

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Originally posted by 1point3liter
One thing's definately different. I didn't have that "is it going to pop?" thought in the back of my head. What a relief.

xchaos · #4 (**permalink**) 08-18-2003, 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by 1point3liter
One thing's definately different. I didn't have that "is it going to pop?" thought in the back of my head. What a relief.

hehe, I still live through that everyday I drive my car. Constantly watching the temp gauge, worry about over boosting, fuel, etc. I haven't been able to drive in peace for years in it. On the track in this 100+ degree weather, I spend my whole time worring about what this trip is going to cost me.

I was debating with myself this weekend (again!) on which way to go since I am in need of a rebuild soon. I could spend half the money and rebuild my 13B to 400hp, but one little mistake and it'll cost $3000 again. Or go for the peace of mind and spend a little more. (Pretty confident I'm going the LS1 route this time.)

You guys keep me inspired!

#5 (**permalink**) 08-18-2003, 09:28 PM

Glad you got in on the road, it seems so far away for me at this point. I still need to fab my radiator mounts. I know that when I get done, I wont have to worry about it "popping". Hehe.

IronDonut · #6 (**permalink**) 08-18-2003, 10:09 PM

Brian took me out in his LS1/FD. Oh man does that thing haul ass.

Awesome.

1point3liter · #7 (**permalink**) 08-18-2003, 11:37 PM

thanks.. it is running pretty well. I can't wait to make the cold air intake and do some tuning. I got on it in front of sterbator on the way home and he said it smelled really rich. I'd like to take some of the rotary guys for a ride so they can grasp the feel of the car. I love the instant torque. My friend Eric said there is a rotary meet coming up. Tony and I may have to hit it and let them check the cars out.

IronDonut · #8 (**permalink**) 08-19-2003, 11:30 AM

Lets go with some mullet wigs on wearing some greasy Miller Lite shirts on that back reading; "Not A Rotard"

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Originally posted by 1point3liter
thanks.. it is running pretty well. I can't wait to make the cold air intake and do some tuning. I got on it in front of sterbator on the way home and he said it smelled really rich. I'd like to take some of the rotary guys for a ride so they can grasp the feel of the car. I love the instant torque. My friend Eric said there is a rotary meet coming up. Tony and I may have to hit it and let them check the cars out.

Drewman · #9 (**permalink**) 08-19-2003, 01:48 PM

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Lets go with some mullet wigs on wearing some greasy Miller Lite shirts on that back reading; "Not A Rotard"

Wigs ???? :think: I thought for sure you already had a mullet.

1point3liter · #10 (**permalink**) 08-19-2003, 02:48 PM

here's the thread...

http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=211669

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