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Project: Berto's LS1 FC


Berto

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So as many of you know I was tired of my car, putting money into the rotary and not seeing results. Hell I tried to sell the car. So I figured what the hell, I'll put an LS1 in it.

 

Best way to keep you guys updated is to just check my build thread on v8rx7forum.com

http://www.v8rx7forum.com/showthread.php?57836-Berto-s-LS1-T56-FC-Swap-Build-Thread-(Picture-Heavy!)

 

For those of you that are lazy here is a vid and pic, basically cliffnotes.

 

I need a new picture of the engine bay cleaned up. All thats left to hit the streets is i need to make my exhaust this weekend.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/RX-7/LS1%20Swap%20into%20the%20RX-7/DSC03351.jpg

 

Video:

http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/RX-7/LS1%20Swap%20into%20the%20RX-7/?action=view&current=MOV03367.flv

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Jeebus...that thing sounds evil. Gonna check out the thread...I'm surprised how quickly this project was completed!

 

I started Nov 1st and had the car ready to start by Dec 31st. The only reason I didn't start it up earlier was I had to send the PCM to get a bunch of stuff tuned out.

 

I am pleased with how quick I got it done, the v8Rx7 forum was crucial in my success.

 

This project is a direct result of this forum too. If any of you remember when I first joined I didn't know how to change brake pads and I learned from many of you. So I hope this might give some ideas or incentive to others that might not feel like they can do something like this!

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Damn you.... I'm working on doing the same thing on an S4 Rx-7. How was the swap?

 

It wasn't bad. Undoubtedly, I think about 50% of the work was doing research on 'da internets'. I got mine 'done' in 2 months but I was working on it almost every afternoon after work.

 

-Load Leveler for the engine hoist is a must.

 

Go through a few build threads you will get an idea for what to look out for and how to save some cash.

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while I'm not completely pumped about the idea of such a nice TII getting chopped up, if it keeps such a good looking car goign on the road then so be it.

 

Project looks good, hope it works out as you had hoped.

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I would say 10-11k. Which is high, but will basically get me what I have into the car back. Like I said, no rush to sell it but if someone was willing to pay that much I would have to put some serious thought into it.
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I would say 10-11k. Which is high, but will basically get me what I have into the car back. Like I said, no rush to sell it but if someone was willing to pay that much I would have to put some serious thought into it.

I'd say thats a plenty fair for that car, looks, power, and int/ext mods.

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