LT1 into RX7
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LT1 into RX7
alright guys, I got the brilliant idea of doing this, since it is somewhat common
Wanting to put my LT1 into a 91 style RX-7, has anybody on here done this? I searched and didnt really find anything
Is there any websites i can go to to find help on this?
Wanting to put my LT1 into a 91 style RX-7, has anybody on here done this? I searched and didnt really find anything
Is there any websites i can go to to find help on this?
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i googled it, and found a write up from a guy and it sounds pretty straight forward, but he had a lot of stuff that he didnt do that i would like to (maintain AC, power steering, etc) and didnt know if that was possible
what i really wonder is - the guys that i read used a t56, but i want to use my 4l60E, didnt know if its possible, i wouldnt see why not, but just want to make sure
what i really wonder is - the guys that i read used a t56, but i want to use my 4l60E, didnt know if its possible, i wouldnt see why not, but just want to make sure
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Guy who used to post here, up to a couple years ago was doing that, if I recall correctly..... had a 600+HP LT1 he was putting in the RX7. I don't think he ever finished it. Search on the screen name "jimlab". Also look for posts by "JordonMusser", I think he did an LS1 into RX7.
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i found a great website that tells me how to do the swap, found a place that sells mounting kits to do the swap and everything, but it does not list a 4l60E as an option for a transmission. Do you guys see any reason why a t56 wuold work and a 4l60e wouldnt?
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Grannys speed shop is where I am guessing you looked:
http://engineswaps.com/
They list the 700R4 but not the 4l60E. Have you thought of sing a 93 tranny instead? I would just give them a call and see if the 4l60e is compatible with wiring changeover.
http://engineswaps.com/
They list the 700R4 but not the 4l60E. Have you thought of sing a 93 tranny instead? I would just give them a call and see if the 4l60e is compatible with wiring changeover.
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Its a LS1 but it was a nice install. May be of some assistance to you.
Its a LS1 but it was a nice install. May be of some assistance to you.
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Its a LS1 but it was a nice install. May be of some assistance to you.
Its a LS1 but it was a nice install. May be of some assistance to you.
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yes I have, i have a picture of it somewhere too. It was at a car show in Worcester, Mass. last summer. It was a tight fit, particularly with the intake elbow. I believe it had a corvette independant rear suspension also.