[Leedom]

I must say the thought of a iumport motor in even a M2 makes me cringe. I am all for a RX-7 with a SBC! That at least is improving the car.

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

Numero Uno, I won't start this project til I know it can be done. Ask Sean, I get twitchy when things go slow. I can't stand not finishing things, won't happen. So rest assured on that account.

Poll options updated to reflect availability of 302 Ford.

Obviously the slam dunk is this motor in a Mustang 2, but I almost feel that's too easy.

A SBC RX7 is too easy, but a Ford motor in a Mustang is almost too easy?

Don't worry about what's been done before. If it's a pop option that only means that motor mounts and headers will be available and not have to be fabbed.

[enkeivette]

Why not a 302 with a 4 speed and nitrous in an RX7?

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

Why not a 302 with a 4 speed and nitrous in an RX7?

That'd be fine. Wanna make it an option?

What about bird's concern about the RX7 being a unibody? Hacking and whatnot making it weaker.

[enkeivette]

Also, that red RX7 would be perfect. Loves it. I can hear the monster cam already.


I think it would be cool to do some custom flares/ wide body panels in the rear (we could match the flares to whatever wide ass tire/ rim package that you can find on e-bay) & paint the car white with the orange motorgen logo on the sides. Maybe a low profile, blended in ram air tunnel on the hood?

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

That'd be fine. Wanna make it an option?

What about bird's concern about the RX7 being a unibody? Hacking and whatnot making it weaker.

If I'm not mistaken, Fox Bodies are also unibodies (thusss the need for subframe connectors) so unibodies are really all that's on the table.

Besides, I know a welder, his name is Ben. And although he may not realize it just yet, he has the ability to weld in steel bars to connect and reinforce the subframes of any unibody that we might encounter.

[enkeivette]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

That'd be fine. Wanna make it an option?

What about bird's concern about the RX7 being a unibody? Hacking and whatnot making it weaker.

I'm going to edit it, if you don't like it, you can put it back:

SBC in a 240sx 1 16.67%
TT V6 in a 240sx 0 0%
302 Ford in a 240sx 0 0%
SBC in a Mustang 2 1 16.67%
TT V6 in a Mustang 2 1 16.67%
302 Ford in a Mustang 2 1 16.67%
SBC in an RX7 2 33.33%

[enkeivette]

I'm willing to bet that few people care whether were talking about a SBF in an RX7/ Datsun or a SBC. And the reality is, that if you're able to score a junkyard 454 for $100 which is a possibility, then the project will take that route, poll or no.

What's more important is what type of setup with what kind of vehicle, IMHO. Engine options can be discussed after you land the high hp/ best platform for the best price. If Joedls is going to generously offer a built SBF, f*ck the stock SBC.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by enkeivette

I'm willing to bet that few people care whether were talking about a SBF in an RX7/ Datsun or a SBC. And the reality is, that if you're able to score a junkyard 454 for $100 which is a possibility, then the project will take that route, poll or no.

What's more important is what type of setup with what kind of vehicle, IMHO. Engine options can be discussed after you land the high hp/ best platform for the best price. If Joedls is going to generously offer a built SBF, f*ck the stock SBC.

I'm pretty jazzed. I'm gonna sleep on it and make an executive decision.

[big2bird]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

I'm pretty jazzed. I'm gonna sleep on it and make an executive decision.

The "spirit" of hot rodding goes back to the Model T. Taking a general purpose car, and making it lower, wider, faster, safer, lighter, and of course more fun. Pursue the spirit. It never died.