1987 Rx7 Turbo II - CHCA Hill Climb Car

Fidelity101 · 12-09-2008, 10:57 AM

what about the awd front system from the 323 GTX, except those are pretty hard to find and if I found one I would keep it a GTX and probably put a 13b in it lol.

WE3RX7 · 12-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Honestly, I'm sure it can be done a few different ways, but unfortunately there isn't much on the net about it.

Somebody should step up and do a write-up, lol. I was talking to a buddy of mine about the idea. We may attempt an AWD FB/FC at some point. We have an old AWD MPV sitting at his parent's house with full driveline, etc plus misc other 4x4 vehicles if needed...

Whizbang · 12-09-2008, 12:56 PM

how is the engine position in the MPV? what year MPV?

staticpat · 12-09-2008, 01:15 PM

From what I read on specialstage it seemed that the old rally FBs were basically escorts with an rx-7 body on it. I didn't look too much into the AWD option for my purposes, but I assume they used all the escort stuff.

Whizbang · 12-09-2008, 01:16 PM

they mean MK2 escorts (rwd) and the rwd rx7s

also rallyanarchy.com

WE3RX7 · 12-09-2008, 03:24 PM

I'll have to talk to him about the MPV. I'm not sure as I've never thought about doing a project like an AWD 7. I just know the MPV sits there with some other cars and has the AWD badge on the back. It's definitely an older MPV for sure, late 80s early 90s.

I would need to find an FB/FC shell and really take a look at everything. I feel that a 12A wouldnt be worth the AWD system - it'd have to get boosted, lol which would be more time/money...

I will create a build thread if this project should ever materialize...

Fidelity101 · 12-09-2008, 05:24 PM

The only rally FCs/FBs I've personally seen were 2wd but I was a baby in the 80's

Whizbang · 12-12-2008, 12:21 PM

im pretty sure i am going to opt for an FB for actually build, but in the meantime i need something for testing of engines that i can drive around regularly without a silly roll cage, ridiculous gearing and stupid loudness. So that is what the turbo II is going to be for then. Still will see mountain road action, but just paved. Probably take to the road courses and auto crosses.

Fidelity101 · 12-12-2008, 02:37 PM

so your going with a TII chassis that is going to be bridgeported 4pt NA that will be going into a FB.

Whizbang · 12-12-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidelity101

so your going with a TII chassis that is going to be bridgeported 4pt NA that will be going into a FB.

The turbo II is getting experimental motors. The FB will get the best engine i can currently produce.

warwickben · 12-12-2008, 02:58 PM

thats a good plan

Whizbang · 12-12-2008, 03:04 PM

im going to start removing the engine tomorrow. then i can break it all down and see how bad things are.

Whizbang · 01-02-2009, 11:48 AM

Well the engine ready to come out, just need a hoist.

TheDriver216 · 01-02-2009, 02:22 PM

Thats gonna be my issue as well... gonna neeed an engine hoist... tearing it down to get it out is gonna be easy and quick lol...

Fidelity101 · 01-02-2009, 03:30 PM

I don't have one I just man power it out... kidding

Check your local renter place, I was able to rent one for 25 dollars for a days use.

12-09-2008, 10:57 AM	#31
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 17	what about the awd front system from the 323 GTX, except those are pretty hard to find and if I found one I would keep it a GTX and probably put a 13b in it lol. __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

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Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	how is the engine position in the MPV? what year MPV? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

12-09-2008, 01:15 PM	#34
staticpat Rally Fanboy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (1) Posts: 147 Rep Power: 17	From what I read on specialstage it seemed that the old rally FBs were basically escorts with an rx-7 body on it. I didn't look too much into the AWD option for my purposes, but I assume they used all the escort stuff. __________________

12-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#35
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	they mean MK2 escorts (rwd) and the rwd rx7s also rallyanarchy.com __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

12-09-2008, 05:24 PM	#37
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 17	The only rally FCs/FBs I've personally seen were 2wd but I was a baby in the 80's __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

12-09-2008, 12:53 PM	#32
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Honestly, I'm sure it can be done a few different ways, but unfortunately there isn't much on the net about it. Somebody should step up and do a write-up, lol. I was talking to a buddy of mine about the idea. We may attempt an AWD FB/FC at some point. We have an old AWD MPV sitting at his parent's house with full driveline, etc plus misc other 4x4 vehicles if needed...

12-09-2008, 03:24 PM	#36
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	I'll have to talk to him about the MPV. I'm not sure as I've never thought about doing a project like an AWD 7. I just know the MPV sits there with some other cars and has the AWD badge on the back. It's definitely an older MPV for sure, late 80s early 90s. I would need to find an FB/FC shell and really take a look at everything. I feel that a 12A wouldnt be worth the AWD system - it'd have to get boosted, lol which would be more time/money... I will create a build thread if this project should ever materialize...

12-12-2008, 12:21 PM	#38
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	im pretty sure i am going to opt for an FB for actually build, but in the meantime i need something for testing of engines that i can drive around regularly without a silly roll cage, ridiculous gearing and stupid loudness. So that is what the turbo II is going to be for then. Still will see mountain road action, but just paved. Probably take to the road courses and auto crosses. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook Last edited by Whizbang; 12-12-2008 at 12:38 PM..

12-12-2008, 02:37 PM	#39
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 17	so your going with a TII chassis that is going to be bridgeported 4pt NA that will be going into a FB. __________________ My Rx-7 Vids

12-12-2008, 02:58 PM	#41
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	thats a good plan __________________

12-12-2008, 03:04 PM	#42
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	im going to start removing the engine tomorrow. then i can break it all down and see how bad things are. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

01-02-2009, 11:48 AM	#43
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	Well the engine ready to come out, just need a hoist. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

01-02-2009, 02:22 PM	#44
TheDriver216 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, Ohio iTrader: (1) Posts: 159 Rep Power: 17	Thats gonna be my issue as well... gonna neeed an engine hoist... tearing it down to get it out is gonna be easy and quick lol...

01-02-2009, 03:30 PM	#45
Fidelity101 Reliable Source Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan/Illinois iTrader: (1) Posts: 336 Rep Power: 17	I don't have one I just man power it out... kidding Check your local renter place, I was able to rent one for 25 dollars for a days use. __________________ My Rx-7 Vids