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1-15-2014
It's been awhile since I've given an update. I'm still in the build process with the car. Still saving and buying. I have gotten many small parts and also one important part...
I picked up an 07 L33 with ~67k miles. It came with an LS1 intake, LS2 cam already installed, a Texas Speed cam, Comp Cams dual valve springs, 853 heads w/ oem valves and springs, ported TB, oem fuel rail, and oem rotating assembly.
Right now I'm trying to piece the engine together. I found some MSD plug wires for cheap so far but, that's really all I've gotten for it. I'm really happy with the engine. I've gotta get the hardware and get it on the stand.
Had to get this thing so I can get the engine off the ground and start working on it more easily.
If anyone has extra parts like valve covers, coils, brackets, timing cover, f-body oil pan, etc then let me know. I may try and find a blown engine to scavenge the rest of the smaller parts.
My plan is to finish putting the engine together to make sure it'll be reliable and strong. While I've got it on the stand I wanna go ahead and replace the rod bearings and bolts. I may go ahead and replace the crank bearings as well but, really both the crank and rod bearings seem fine. The engine came with the AFM/VVT so the lifters and valley cover will need to be replaced. I'm not sure which valley cover to get but I plan on using LS7 lifters. Also not sure which rockers I'll be using yet but I've got plenty of time to figure it all out.
I've also picked up a few other odds and ends. Some needed for the swap and some I just want for the car.
I picked up this modified master cylinder and braided line for a great deal. Also ordered the adapter that allows you to clock the mc straight up.
Also got this from the poster above me. I've been thinking about getting a roll bar and when I saw he had this available we were able to work out a trade. Both of us are happy with the deal so it's a win/win.
Still gotta do a few things before I install it. Will most likely bolt it in instead of weld it. Still thinking of getting a different, safer cage but for now I'll rock this one.
I've picked up other parts as well including a JDM brake booster and 929 master cylinder in hopes it'll aid in braking after ABS is deleted. I also picked up some black carpet in the trade. It isn't oem but it'll work. It was already molded well from bstallion's FD. Need to find some seats or seat covers and a few other little interior pieces to complete the interior but it's coming along.
The day before I found my engine I talked to a local powdercoater and planned on dropping off my subframe, trans mount, and diff brace the next day. I had the extra cash and wanted to go ahead and get it done. I found the engine early the next day and ended up getting it by the end of the day so I put the powdercoating off for now. I also got a painter in line to paint the engine bay. I've decided to get the bay painted black. I haven't yet decided on an exterior color yet so I figured if I got the engine bay painted black it'd match whatever exterior color I decide on. With all the wraps and plastidip colors and finishes available there's no telling what color I'll end up with. I was thinking of a matte greyish/silverfish wrap but, I really don't know. From what I've read the RX7 is a PITA to wrap in some colors and finishes. The plastidip colors are looking more and more promising really. Eventually I'm sure I'll find one I like enough to get the car permanently painted.
Anyway, that's about it for now. Once I take some more pics I'll post them. Sorry for such a long wait.
