I know it doesn\'t look much but i thought i\'d post some piccies up anyway.
My 1999 FD3S RB-S
Scroll accross to the right...
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/DSC01164-cropped.jpg)(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/a8_3.jpg)(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/0e_3.jpg)(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/DSC01170.jpg)
Also a vid i made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvaYqfHOlIc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvaYqfHOlIc)
I just love the childish giggling behind the camera.
Soon to be this, don\'t kill me though!!
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/hoodRadiator.png)
Photo looks like a Nissan mate but the video is awesome.
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Quote from: Crazy EddiePhoto looks like a Nissan mate but the video is awesome.
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Lol I thought this !!!!
Scroll across though mate !!!
Nice car, not keen on the pic at the bottom though.
(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/2f_3.jpg)
Quote from: gmoglenot keen on the pic at the bottom though.
Didn\'t think it would be popular, i can\'t handle anymore breakdowns, if i want more power it needs to be drastic. My theory is:
my scoob - 180bhp per litre, owned for 9months off road for 6.5, needing two full engine builds!!
my rex - 250hp per litre owned since november off road since december!!
Corvette - 80bhp per litre, ever seen a broken down corvette?
WOW your overfueling just a bit on that vid. Is there something wrong with it or does it need a remap?
Quote from: shaggyCorvette - 80bhp per litre, ever seen a broken down corvette?
No but i can show you three TVR\'s with no engines in at the mo :)
Quote from: shaggy(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/2f_3.jpg)
is that a model i hav a kit one that looks 100% the same?:rolleyes:
Quote from: shaggyever seen a broken down corvette?
yep with electrical problems lol
sweet car 99 specs luv the colour on yours
Thanks guys, I had a 97 RS before but the paintwork was something to be desired. This one is immaculate.
And don\'t worry i\'m doing my own electrics on the conversion, i know i won\'t win you lot over with it but i thought it best to warn you.
Need a remap? No needs a rebuild, blew four out of six tips but still got to work, thankyou ecu compensation.
Very nice and clean.....99-spec front end is very nice.
nice looking car mate, black wheels look the muts nuts. but you cant do that to her its just wrong.
matt
Oh ok I have now seen the photos!
Very nice mate.
Also I\'m really interested in the conversion:Thumbs-up
Are you going to do it all yourself?
What is your budget?
I figured £10k all in to convert what are you finding?
Any handling changes you will have to make?
All the best with it.
Looking forward to the developments.
I am in the motor trade so yeah doing it all myself, i can do it for about £6500 with engine and transmission.
you have won me over
Quote from: shaggyI am in the motor trade so yeah doing it all myself, i can do it for about £6500 with engine and transmission.
Now that is a good deal for you :Thumbs-up
What sort of timescale are you looking at?
Would you consider the "upgrade" (that will make me popular) for others?
All the best with it and keep us posted.
Remember seeing this for sale about 6months or so ago. Beautiful car!
Quote from: shaggyI know it doesn\'t look much but i thought i\'d post some piccies up anyway.
My 1999 FD3S RB-S
Scroll accross to the right...
Are you MAD? It looks PERFECT mate!! Good luck with the engine conversion but please do not butcher the body work. A very sweet RX7.
I should be able to do the conversion in about 20 hours. The thing that takes the time is waiting for bits and finding 20 hours!!
I won\'t be doing it till christmas though cos just forking out for a rebuild on the wankel and insurance is due. Although managed to source parts from japan and usa so costing me only £1250 to fully no corners cut rebuild. Waiting for those parts too!!
I suppose i should give a spec on her:
- 1999 Type RB-S in Mika Blue standard body 42k km
- Standard 1999 engine and turbos
- Apex\'i Power FC and commander
- Blitz Nur spec R backbox
- Unknown make 3" unsilenced midpipe
- NPG Coilovers lowered a lot
- Buddy Club Alloys (forgot model)
- Apex\'i twin intakes
May add HKS front pipe and Bosch 040 fuel pump as i want 330bhp ish to see me through to the V8 conversion.
For those of you that are interested in the forbidden conversion:
Engine will be from a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 known as the LS6 5.7L producing 385bhp @ 6000rpm and 523Nm @ 4800rpm.
In the Corvette which weighs 1413kg (over 100 heavier than the rex) it\'ll push 0-60 in 4.3, 0-100 in 9.62 and 1/4 in 12.52 @ 114mph.
Add the obligatory decat, filter and steep cam setup and you have 440-450bhp and almost 600Nm, you also reduce the weight by 50kg surprisingly. All in all, an everyday 11 sec car that sounds better than Beethoven.
Here is a video of a rex with the exact engine setup i will have, turn up the volume and enjoy.
http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/?action=view¤t=lukesfd_0001.flv (http://s135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/efini350/?action=view¤t=lukesfd_0001.flv)
There were another couple of threads on here about the conversion, do a search on LS1 I\'m sure you may find useful info.
Good luck to you !
Also not sure whether to sell my wankel or put it in another car and experiment with hydrogen fueling!!
it doesnt look much!!?
Thats stunning mate!
Dont ruin it with a crap yank engine..please :-(
Trouble is i drive my car like it was born to be driven so if somebody wants to pay for a wankel rebuild every year sure i\'ll keep the rotary.
Have you had it mapped on an apexi or similar?
bit shocked to see flames like that out of a standard car :eek
im guessing FULL decat & Nurspec or similar
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Quote from: arrouknice looking car mate, black wheels look the muts nuts. but you cant do that to her its just wrong.
matt
Hes right its soooo wrong.
On the contrary.
Normal FD looks good. Blue and Black is a good combo.
Engine is also a clean fit.
Enjoy!