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Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 07:41 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6390

Looks like I'll be heading to California on Saturday.

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2003, 08:01 PM

Cool man...My room mate had one back in the 70's. We had a lot of fun tearing around in that thing. I think they look pretty gpood too. Don't see to many nowdays. Looks like a nice find. Congrats

Myride · 01-22-2003, 08:12 PM

Nice

Snowbound · 01-22-2003, 08:13 PM

I've always thought those were cool. Now how do you shoehorn a smallblock into it?................A buddy of my dad's put a 327 into a Healy Sprite years ago. It was a bad weapon. Have fun!

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 08:22 PM

Snowbound: Carefully.

I've seen pics of a few of these tearing up the quarter mile with big blocks in them...running between 7's and 9's.

*Gee_Emm* · 01-22-2003, 08:44 PM

but its not a 67-72, its a 73!!!!!!!!!!!!

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 08:52 PM

Aaack...I thought I was in General Discussion! :P

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2003, 08:58 PM

The gods will forgive you my son!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-22-2003, 09:07 PM

id love to get one of those but bein ive got one of those bodys by cake ( instead of by jake) i would need a crowbar to get my fat ass out of the damn thing and id probably bust a gut getting in good luck im jealous!!!!!!

Mike C · 01-22-2003, 09:13 PM

Cool! I like having a zippy little car to drive everyday. Want' run against my 240?

Now if you can just find a donor Buick GN...

Project1970 · 01-22-2003, 09:25 PM

Don't worry, I've already looked through just about every possible engine swap - kinda sad given she just bought the car and it's not even mine, LOL...

Only thing is, a 90deg V6 like the GM 3.8 is a pretty tight fit.

A Mazda Rotary, on the other hand...weighs less, is smaller, lower center of gravity, comes with a 5-speed stick, and makes at least 150hp in stock trim. Not a lot on paper, but it's a 2000lb car with the 1900cc four-banger...

Then consider the kind of power a two-rotor Mazda can be built up to.

still w.i.p '68 · 01-22-2003, 09:48 PM

Coolness, I had a friend that had one, personized plates,

"LIL VET"

Pumkin Truck · 01-23-2003, 12:20 AM

thats bad@ss! I wouldn't mind driving one!

cableguy0 · 01-23-2003, 12:32 AM

just remember anything fits with a torch and a welder. nothing is impossible with the right tools i bet a smallblock will fit in there

Project1970 · 01-23-2003, 01:02 AM

Smallblocks can and do fit, but they upset the balance of the car big-time...

It'd run mid-to-high 14's on a bone-stock 140hp Mazda rotary from a late '80s RX-7. Who knows, by the time we get around to swapping an engine, the VASTLY improved 270hp naturally aspirated RX-8 rotary might be easily available...

Kiss My SS · 01-23-2003, 01:51 AM

As far as the small block swap goes, as my dad's friend always says, "You can do anything if you are dumb or rich enough." In my opinion, a small block is too much work. Why not put a Ford 2.3 turbo 4cyl in. It is about the same size as the original engine and can be tuned like crazy. The turbo 2.3's generally came with factory forged pistons. They come in Thunderbird Turbo Coupes and SVO Mustangs. My buddy has an 88 Turbo Coupe producing around 350 hp at the wheels with an upgraded turbo, cold air intake setup and ported/polished intake, heads and exhaust manifold. He beats ricers left and right. They make him pop his hood and are amazed to find that their 4 bangers cant beat his and his car weighs more than 1000 pounds more than their car. If you find a good donor car, many come equipped with an 8.8 inch disk brake rearend with trac-loc, 3.55 or 3.73 gears. Just something to look into.

(Just a note, I have no problem with any car manufacturer so long as it is american

)

**Palf70Step** · 01-23-2003, 02:02 PM

I like your idea about the mazda rotary. There figures are VERY decieving. BTW, they make (or did in 1980) a twin turbo for the wankel. Had one on my RX7 in Japan. It feels real weird being it a car that winds to 11,000 +.

Have fun with it whichever way you go.

Project1970 · 01-23-2003, 02:31 PM

Awesome, man...

The only real downsides to the RX7 swap are cost (though not really much different than any other swap) and the fact that a rotary isn't the most long-lived engine; most of the research I did when I was looking at buying an RX-7 indicated that the engines started to go after only 100,000mi unless they'd been really taken care of.

Which is part of the reason I'm anxious to see what the new RX-8's rotary will cost on the market...seeing as it makes 270hp naturally aspirated, with lower emissions, better fuel economy, and supposedly better longevity...

01-22-2003, 07:41 PM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Got one!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6390 Looks like I'll be heading to California on Saturday. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,274	Cool man...My room mate had one back in the 70's. We had a lot of fun tearing around in that thing. I think they look pretty gpood too. Don't see to many nowdays. Looks like a nice find. Congrats __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2003, 08:13 PM	#4
Snowbound Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westbank, BC Posts: 403	I've always thought those were cool. Now how do you shoehorn a smallblock into it?................A buddy of my dad's put a 327 into a Healy Sprite years ago. It was a bad weapon. Have fun! __________________ 1965 Chevy Short Box Stepside, 230 - 3 speed, 4:11 gears, original paint rust free survivor. Now sporting a 383 SBC and TKO-600

01-22-2003, 08:22 PM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Snowbound: Carefully. I've seen pics of a few of these tearing up the quarter mile with big blocks in them...running between 7's and 9's. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 08:44 PM	#6
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	but its not a 67-72, its a 73!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by Gee_Emm; 01-23-2003 at 12:09 AM.

01-22-2003, 08:12 PM	#3
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	Nice

01-22-2003, 08:52 PM	#7
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Aaack...I thought I was in General Discussion! :P __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 08:58 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,274	The gods will forgive you my son! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2003, 09:07 PM	#9
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,319	id love to get one of those but bein ive got one of those bodys by cake ( instead of by jake) i would need a crowbar to get my fat ass out of the damn thing and id probably bust a gut getting in good luck im jealous!!!!!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-22-2003, 09:13 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Cool! I like having a zippy little car to drive everyday. Want' run against my 240? Now if you can just find a donor Buick GN... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-22-2003, 09:25 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Don't worry, I've already looked through just about every possible engine swap - kinda sad given she just bought the car and it's not even mine, LOL... Only thing is, a 90deg V6 like the GM 3.8 is a pretty tight fit. A Mazda Rotary, on the other hand...weighs less, is smaller, lower center of gravity, comes with a 5-speed stick, and makes at least 150hp in stock trim. Not a lot on paper, but it's a 2000lb car with the 1900cc four-banger... Then consider the kind of power a two-rotor Mazda can be built up to. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-22-2003, 09:48 PM	#12
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	Coolness, I had a friend that had one, personized plates, "LIL VET" __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

01-23-2003, 12:20 AM	#13
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	thats bad@ss! I wouldn't mind driving one! __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

01-23-2003, 12:32 AM	#14
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	just remember anything fits with a torch and a welder. nothing is impossible with the right tools i bet a smallblock will fit in there __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-23-2003, 01:02 AM	#15
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Smallblocks can and do fit, but they upset the balance of the car big-time... It'd run mid-to-high 14's on a bone-stock 140hp Mazda rotary from a late '80s RX-7. Who knows, by the time we get around to swapping an engine, the VASTLY improved 270hp naturally aspirated RX-8 rotary might be easily available... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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01-23-2003, 01:51 AM	#16
Kiss My SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha/Grand Island, NE Posts: 229	As far as the small block swap goes, as my dad's friend always says, "You can do anything if you are dumb or rich enough." In my opinion, a small block is too much work. Why not put a Ford 2.3 turbo 4cyl in. It is about the same size as the original engine and can be tuned like crazy. The turbo 2.3's generally came with factory forged pistons. They come in Thunderbird Turbo Coupes and SVO Mustangs. My buddy has an 88 Turbo Coupe producing around 350 hp at the wheels with an upgraded turbo, cold air intake setup and ported/polished intake, heads and exhaust manifold. He beats ricers left and right. They make him pop his hood and are amazed to find that their 4 bangers cant beat his and his car weighs more than 1000 pounds more than their car. If you find a good donor car, many come equipped with an 8.8 inch disk brake rearend with trac-loc, 3.55 or 3.73 gears. Just something to look into. (Just a note, I have no problem with any car manufacturer so long as it is american ) __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1996 Saturn SC-2 1996 Ford Explorer XLT -Wife's rig

01-23-2003, 02:02 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,274	I like your idea about the mazda rotary. There figures are VERY decieving. BTW, they make (or did in 1980) a twin turbo for the wankel. Had one on my RX7 in Japan. It feels real weird being it a car that winds to 11,000 +. Have fun with it whichever way you go. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-23-2003, 02:31 PM	#18
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Awesome, man... The only real downsides to the RX7 swap are cost (though not really much different than any other swap) and the fact that a rotary isn't the most long-lived engine; most of the research I did when I was looking at buying an RX-7 indicated that the engines started to go after only 100,000mi unless they'd been really taken care of. Which is part of the reason I'm anxious to see what the new RX-8's rotary will cost on the market...seeing as it makes 270hp naturally aspirated, with lower emissions, better fuel economy, and supposedly better longevity... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

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