V8 conversion....

[STU13 B]

Hi guys,
 
i was just wondering if anyone has any info on sticking a v8 into an fd3s?
 
I brought the car cheep as u may know and want to use it for drifting. Im not 100% convinced the rotary will be up for the job, dont get my wrong its runs well but if i spend 1k getting it serviced mapped etc then in a years time it goes pop its gona then be the best part of 2 - 3k for a rebuild. Im thinking you cant beat the sound of a v8, the power is there and they are reliable.
 
Has anyone done this?
 
I will be taking the engine out in the new year along with all the other tuning goodies so keep an eye on the forsale section aswel.
 
Cheers Stu

[Rzla]

Hi guys,
 
i was just wondering if anyone has any info on sticking a v8 into an fd3s?
 
I brought the car cheep as u may know and want to use it for drifting. Im not 100% convinced the rotary will be up for the job, dont get my wrong its runs well but if i spend 1k getting it serviced mapped etc then in a years time it goes pop its gona then be the best part of 2 - 3k for a rebuild. Im thinking you cant beat the sound of a v8, the power is there and they are reliable.
 
Has anyone done this?
 
I will be taking the engine out in the new year along with all the other tuning goodies so keep an eye on the forsale section aswel.
 
Cheers Stu

I just highlighted part of your text that could not be further from the truth!
 
A yank engine better sounding than a rotary? :spank
 
Now go and wash your mouth with bleach!
 
I would speak to the drift guys who have a rotary first, a v8 conversion will bite you in the leg getting it done, don\'t kid yourself into thinking that it will be cheap.
 
This is becoming a disturbing trend, where people with engines that are fine are still deciding to cop out and get a conversion.
 
I have nothing against the v8, by all means sell your rx7 and buy a chevy :Thumbsup!
 
A rx7 with a v8 is like a chick with a d!ck (quoted from rx7club), it\'s just not right!

[rx-dave]

Quite a few done and i\'d love one myself.......prepare for the on slaught of angry Pro-Rotary lads though :flamed
Dave.

[skybusr34]

oh god no. the V8 question. your in for the chop now dude. quick run and hide, i`ll hold them off as long as i can ;-)  

i`d recommend using the search button. you`ll find info via that.

also want a v8 fd. hope you have 10k spare. you`ll need it for the conversion

[Grant Monkhouse]

If your wanting to lok at the conversion and the parts needed, check these guys out http://grannys.tripod.com/3rdgenrx7chevyv8.html.
 
They seem to be the guys most people get the kits from.
 
you can be looking to spend anything between 10-£15,000 depending on how much if any of the conversion you can do yourself.
 
Hp from an LS v8 will probably give you 400hp with the same in torque.
 
10-£15,00 spent on a 13b could give you upwards of 550hp. Rough guesses from me.
 
Dont worry about people saying "your taking away what an RX7 is, its a rotor and should have a rotor in it" blah blah blah. at least you would be keeping it as a whole car with just a different engine in it, unlike some people that when they have completed their rx7 project and want to start another rx7 project strip the car down and sell the parts which removes another of these amazing cars from the streets.
 
If i had £15,000 spare cash i would have a v8 with out thinking twice about it!!:Thumbs-up:Thumbs-up:Thumbs-up
 
V8\'s sound awesome, rotaries sound awesome too, however the v8 would have to have straight exhaust for me just for the sheer smile factor!
 
Hope this helps???

[skybusr34]

i LOVE the sound and love v8 rexs. i want one and a full bridge fd... hmmm

[Grant Monkhouse]

i LOVE the sound and love v8 rexs. i want one and a full bridge fd... hmmm

Im having full bridge in my rx4, cant wait!!
I want a methanol v8 in my fd too though!:rollin:rollin:rollin v8 roar and spitting flames out both side!!! :D:D

[skybusr34]

Im having full bridge in my rx4, cant wait!!
I want a methanol v8 in my fd too though!:rollin:rollin:rollin v8 roar and spitting flames out both side!!! :D:D

hmmmmm i think i did a sex wee almost then:chat

[Grant Monkhouse]

in fact i want one of these in my FD, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atZq47WWqc4&feature=sub
 
just checked on youtube and a new video from one of my subscriptions, Nelson Racing Engines, cost of these engines are $40,000 upwards so in real english £\'s that about tenty quid, bargain!:rollin:rollin

[Rzla]

For a second there I thought I was on mazdaPISTONclub.com
 
I had to check the URL just to make sure!
 
The URL is playing tricks on us!

[skybusr34]

For a second there I thought I was on mazdaPISTONclub.com
 
I had to check the URL just to make sure!
 
The URL is playing tricks on us!

BLAH BLAH BLAH:flamed

[Rzla]

BLAH BLAH BLAH:flamed

I see your location says Oldones shed... I hope you are telling him what you say on here lol :spank
 
I am sure he will take kindly to it :p

[skybusr34]

i have full and unmost respect for the rotary. always have always will . but i have the ability to open my mind a teny tiny amount to the conceavable possibility that something else could be as good. thats all

and as the the youngones shed.. he know my rotary love and knows he`ll be building me an awesome full bridge this year

thumbs are up and smoking my peace pipe in the corner :-)

[Rzla]

i have full and unmost respect for the rotary. always have always will . but i have the ability to open my mind a teny tiny amount to the conceavable possibility that something else could be as good. thats all
 
and as the the youngones shed.. he know my rotary love and knows he`ll be building me an awesome full bridge this year
 
thumbs are up and smoking my peace pipe in the corner :-)

Haha good good :Thumbsup!
 
I don\'t mind v8s... just buy a chevy if someone wants one, it has one in it already!

[skybusr34]

Haha good good :Thumbsup!
 
I don\'t mind v8s... just buy a chevy if someone wants one, it has one in it already!

:Thumbs-up