The RX-7 Lives again

obxmush · February 6th, 2008, 06:19 PM

Looks pretty good, almost stock....

Okay a little bit of rake.....

DAMN how do they fit????? Traction issues solved????

OOOOPS guess again

Stupid grin....Dork

The Prez. can drive again.....RX-7 Turbo 4 cylinder hybrid

My-WE4 · February 6th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Thanks George!!!!!!!!!!

I still have that stupid grin !!!

tire smoke.....what a sweet smell!

obxmush · February 6th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Yeah I'm still grinning like a kid on Christmas morning. I think we still have some traction issues.....haha

obxmush · February 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Dude how are the fingers doing???? I still feel like an ass. I'll be by the shop on friday to smell some more tire smoke.....going through withdrawal.

My-WE4 · February 8th, 2008, 10:05 AM

no problem on the fingers....I have more!!

Ron and I finished the trans. cross-member last night....it's nice!!
I painted it and put the muffler on early this morning...WHAT A DRONE

!!!!!!
I hope a "tail pipe" will tone it down
later!

OBXboost · February 10th, 2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

The Prez. can drive again.....RX-7 Turbo 4 cylinder hybrid

4 Cylinder RX-7? Did he do a motor swap?

**70STANG** · February 10th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Absolutely, the early Rx-7 came with a 12A twin rotor wankel engine.

What type of 4 cyl did you put in and how is it hybrid?

Love the burnout pics, you can't keep that grin off you face!

obxmush · February 10th, 2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBXboost

4 Cylinder RX-7? Did he do a motor swap?

That would be what the word hybrid means

obxmush · February 10th, 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STANG

Absolutely, the early Rx-7 came with a 12A twin rotor wankel engine.

What type of 4 cyl did you put in and how is it hybrid?

Love the burnout pics, you can't keep that grin off you face!

It's a 2.3 liter ford turbo motor with a t-5 tranny

OBXboost · February 10th, 2008, 01:25 PM

any underhood pictures?

My-WE4 · February 10th, 2008, 01:50 PM

The engine came out of a 1988 Merkur XR4TI

...many will know it (the motor)from the Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, in the XR4TI it was not intercooled and made just shy of 200 hp stock..not much, but it is easy to get 50-75 hp with simple mods...the eng will handle 400 hp easy(with proper supporting mod)that may not sound like much, but remember, the car is in the 2000-2200 lb range
I built all of the mounts and wired the ford ECU into the Mazda system...relocated the radiator and modified the ford pan to clear the steering.
it is still running the Mazda rear end...3 90 posi....a tough piece but the gear is a little high for the torque of this motor..

I consider it a hybrid because this motor does not belong in this car...it's a little different use of the term than we are hearing out of the car companies today

this was not built to save gas and transport me around in tree saving comfort.. I built it to beat the HELL out of it!!!

(and have fun doing it)
as you can see I have some loose ends to take care of but it is nice to see it run...it has been sitting for almost 3 years (on the edge of running) and thanks to George and Ron and a few others, I was pushed

to 'finish' it

George clicked off some pictures Friday...I/he/we will get some up soon(george,send them to my yahoo address)

**70STANG** · February 10th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Sounds awesome, can't wait to see it. Ford/Mazda, same family.

obxmush · February 10th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Engine Compartment

Fuel system, yes it still leaks a little

Interior...I love the ghetto shifter

Underside

Artistry, notice the notched and welded oil pan to allow room for the steering arm

Big ass tires

obxmush · February 10th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Whicked Rake

3" Tail pipe sneaking out the side

And yes......more burn-outs with a dumbass grin

Marking his spot, just like a dawg

**70STANG** · February 10th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Yeah man, love that shifter! What is that?

obxmush · February 10th, 2008, 10:51 PM

I don't even know....probably like a bracket from something completely random

**70STANG** · February 10th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Looks like a body support for a pick-up fender, or maybe a coat hanger. LOL

obxmush · February 11th, 2008, 06:18 AM

It might actually be a fender support bracket. It does the job though, I've been grabbing some gears hard....

My-WE4 · February 11th, 2008, 06:56 AM

got my inspiration from Ron, who is building a rat rod!!!

That sweet piece is just some support rod I had laying around.....in the rush to shift after it was first started, we hose clamped it to the lower mount(read me...I'm sure no one but me should take 'credit' for that high tech build)
it didn't hold for many shifts

they(clamps) couldn't handle power shifting

we then drilled the rod to fit and there you see the finished product!!

BUT no worries...Ron and I went to the junk yard in VA Saturday and I scored a mustang shifter

it was high dollar though....I had to pay almost $5.00 for the thing

I got the boot and all so I hope to be cleaning up the interior next

February 6th, 2008, 06:19 PM	#1
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	The RX-7 Lives again Looks pretty good, almost stock.... Okay a little bit of rake..... DAMN how do they fit????? Traction issues solved???? OOOOPS guess again Stupid grin....Dork The Prez. can drive again.....RX-7 Turbo 4 cylinder hybrid __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347 Last edited by obxmush; February 7th, 2008 at 08:30 PM.

February 6th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#2
My-WE4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills Posts: 144 Images: 6	Thanks George!!!!!!!!!! I still have that stupid grin !!! tire smoke.....what a sweet smell! __________________ 1987 WE4 Buick Turbo T (Original Owner) ...all apart.. 1983 RX7 Ford 2.3L Turbo-T5 5 Speed ..ON THE ROAD AGAIN 1976 Fiat Spider 124 For the wife.....PLUS, it's the beach!! we need a convertible!!!!

February 6th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#3
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	Yeah I'm still grinning like a kid on Christmas morning. I think we still have some traction issues.....haha __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#4
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	Dude how are the fingers doing???? I still feel like an ass. I'll be by the shop on friday to smell some more tire smoke.....going through withdrawal. __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 8th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#5
My-WE4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills Posts: 144 Images: 6	no problem on the fingers....I have more!! Ron and I finished the trans. cross-member last night....it's nice!! I painted it and put the muffler on early this morning...WHAT A DRONE!!!!!! I hope a "tail pipe" will tone it down later! __________________ 1987 WE4 Buick Turbo T (Original Owner) ...all apart.. 1983 RX7 Ford 2.3L Turbo-T5 5 Speed ..ON THE ROAD AGAIN 1976 Fiat Spider 124 For the wife.....PLUS, it's the beach!! we need a convertible!!!!

February 10th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#7
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	Absolutely, the early Rx-7 came with a 12A twin rotor wankel engine. What type of 4 cyl did you put in and how is it hybrid? Love the burnout pics, you can't keep that grin off you face! __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in." Last edited by 70STANG; February 10th, 2008 at 10:19 AM.

February 10th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#10
OBXboost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manteo, NC Posts: 126	any underhood pictures?

February 10th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#11
My-WE4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills Posts: 144 Images: 6	The engine came out of a 1988 Merkur XR4TI...many will know it (the motor)from the Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, in the XR4TI it was not intercooled and made just shy of 200 hp stock..not much, but it is easy to get 50-75 hp with simple mods...the eng will handle 400 hp easy(with proper supporting mod)that may not sound like much, but remember, the car is in the 2000-2200 lb range I built all of the mounts and wired the ford ECU into the Mazda system...relocated the radiator and modified the ford pan to clear the steering. it is still running the Mazda rear end...3 90 posi....a tough piece but the gear is a little high for the torque of this motor.. I consider it a hybrid because this motor does not belong in this car...it's a little different use of the term than we are hearing out of the car companies today this was not built to save gas and transport me around in tree saving comfort.. I built it to beat the HELL out of it!!! (and have fun doing it) as you can see I have some loose ends to take care of but it is nice to see it run...it has been sitting for almost 3 years (on the edge of running) and thanks to George and Ron and a few others, I was pushed to 'finish' it George clicked off some pictures Friday...I/he/we will get some up soon(george,send them to my yahoo address) __________________ 1987 WE4 Buick Turbo T (Original Owner) ...all apart.. 1983 RX7 Ford 2.3L Turbo-T5 5 Speed ..ON THE ROAD AGAIN 1976 Fiat Spider 124 For the wife.....PLUS, it's the beach!! we need a convertible!!!!

February 10th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#12
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	Sounds awesome, can't wait to see it. Ford/Mazda, same family. __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

February 10th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#13
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	Engine Compartment Fuel system, yes it still leaks a little Interior...I love the ghetto shifter Underside Artistry, notice the notched and welded oil pan to allow room for the steering arm Big ass tires __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 10th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#14
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	Whicked Rake 3" Tail pipe sneaking out the side And yes......more burn-outs with a dumbass grin Marking his spot, just like a dawg __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 10th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#15
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	Yeah man, love that shifter! What is that? __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

February 10th, 2008, 10:51 PM	#16
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	I don't even know....probably like a bracket from something completely random __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 10th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#17
70STANG Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 1,195 Images: 126	Looks like a body support for a pick-up fender, or maybe a coat hanger. LOL __________________ Brian tandctile@embarqmail.com "I love anything fast enough to do something stupid in."

February 11th, 2008, 06:18 AM	#18
obxmush Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Outer Spanks Posts: 283 Images: 9	It might actually be a fender support bracket. It does the job though, I've been grabbing some gears hard.... __________________ I'm allergic to alcohol, every time I drink I break out in handcuffs If you don't like my kilt, quit staring at it! Wanna know what's under my kilt....ask your girlfriend. George C. Wacker President/Secretary FFC (252)202-0347

February 11th, 2008, 06:56 AM	#19
My-WE4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kill Devil Hills Posts: 144 Images: 6	Shifter got my inspiration from Ron, who is building a rat rod!!! That sweet piece is just some support rod I had laying around.....in the rush to shift after it was first started, we hose clamped it to the lower mount(read me...I'm sure no one but me should take 'credit' for that high tech build) it didn't hold for many shifts they(clamps) couldn't handle power shifting we then drilled the rod to fit and there you see the finished product!! BUT no worries...Ron and I went to the junk yard in VA Saturday and I scored a mustang shifter it was high dollar though....I had to pay almost $5.00 for the thing I got the boot and all so I hope to be cleaning up the interior next __________________ 1987 WE4 Buick Turbo T (Original Owner) ...all apart.. 1983 RX7 Ford 2.3L Turbo-T5 5 Speed ..ON THE ROAD AGAIN 1976 Fiat Spider 124 For the wife.....PLUS, it's the beach!! we need a convertible!!!!

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