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Here's some pics of my sbc swapped RX-7, had it since the early '90's... 1st version, back in the '90's [IMG] 2nd version after setting the...
Here's a link to a page about a Calif legal swap and the certification process, formerly rotary powered Mazda RX-7 swapped to 5.0 Ford V8 power......
With regards to an 8.8 with c-clips, changing ring/pinion can require different carrier shims for proper backlash, which moves the diff center pin...
Back around 1969 my uncle Jim worked in a Santa Maria Buick/Olds/GMC dealership. He had a '65 GMC pickup with a 6. The dealership warrantied a 455...
The alternator bracket is 3/4"x1", I've made hundreds of similar brackets years ago for my V8 conversions for an off-topic car... [IMG] [IMG]...
Here's some pics of one I made from 3/4"x1" steel bar stock and 3/4" dia cold rolled round. Rectangular stock was bent in my press... [IMG]...
'79-'85 Mazda first gen RX-7's are pretty rare after cash for clunkers, even parts cars are waay up in value. Recently had to pay $40 for a used...
Use the car as a checking fixture before welding! After pressing the weld yoke in, but before welding, bolt the shaft in the car and spin it by...
I used to race dirt latemodels, decided to put wide-5 wheels on the back of my current hotrod... [IMG] Currently using wide-5 adapters, only...
I like these, but i'm a dirt latemodel guy... [IMG] [IMG] Grant
I was away racing in Oregon when Dave Bradway Jr lost his life in a torque arm equipped sprinter during Dirt Cup @ Skagit. I believe not long...
No need to change 'tamer adjustment for street, during casual pedal strokes you won't even notice it's there. Grant
Ram Powergrip HD (2800lbs on a 900 series metallic disc) is good for around 800 Ram Powergrip (2800lbs on a 900/300 series dual friction disc) is...
The RX-7 is similar with a huge transmission tunnel and easier to find, here's mine with an sbc/4spd and radiused wheelwells. Firewall/engine...
My sbc powered Mazda RX-7 gets a little over 20mpg, has been 5.73 in the 1/8mi with a 1.30 60'... [IMG] 2325lbs with a low compression 355 with a...
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