Project RX7 Race car - Progress so far!

[Jenn]

Back in the fall, we found an old RX7 race car that had been sitting in a barn for 10 years. It was in good shape, built by a reputable builder, and has an engine that was built by a great local engine builder, getting 270hp at the flywheel out of a 13B N/A with turbo rotors and seals.

Anyway, here are some pics from when we first got it:

Well, it's been stripped of decals, the seat is out with a new one on order and a fresh coat of while paint on the interior. The outside is currently sanded and I am just finishing some body work then the car is going for paint. Carb has been cleaned and rebuilt, and we got the car running. Tranny and diff fluids have been changed.

Next on the list are:
Dual Core Rad
5-lug hub conversion +new calipers +brake pads
Replace shocks/struts
Replace belts and hoses
Install new seat and harness
Install tach and custom data logger
Revise installation of window net for new rules
Re-route fire system tubes
Safety Wiring
Install new exhaust
Install duckbill spoiler and splitter
Paint and decals
New wheels and tires

God it's gonna be a busy next couple months...


So here are some pictures as it sits now:

I did some more sanding last night and put some putty on a couple dips and rough spots and sanded that. It's just about ready for paint! I spoke with our painter last night (our sponsor is a collision shop) and we're starting to make arrangements for that.

It's going to be white again, with the decal scheme being a replica of the current Speedsource RX8 decal scheme with the rotors down the side of the car.

Like this:

 

[DeadGeneration]

cute car

 

[Tom03es]

Nice car.

Do you pull that thing with a Ranger? Yikes!

 

[Jenn]

Nice car.

Do you pull that thing with a Ranger? Yikes!

We can, but we bought a 99 Yukon for the tow vehicle this year. Ranger is for sale! It was the 4.0L 4x4 though..so not too too bad.

 

[EMPIRE]

I like the car I just bought a 88 RX7 and plan on building it for drifting. Where did you get the roll cage done at?

 

[nazgul350r]

Where are you going to compete with this vehicel at?

 

[Kansei]

Oh man, that's beautiful! I haven't seen you post in a while, welcome back

if I had a sweet car like that I wouldn't bother posting on here, I'd be out driving on da track

 

[Jenn]

I like the car I just bought a 88 RX7 and plan on building it for drifting. Where did you get the roll cage done at?

The roll cage was in the car when we bought it. Basically, the first set of pictures are of the car when we first brought it home. It was a race car for years before we ever had it. I assume the race builder made the cage.

 

[Jenn]

Where are you going to compete with this vehicel at?

www.atlanticmotorsportpark.com

We live in Eastern Canada. It will be competing in the TRAC (The Road-Racers of Atlantic Canada) series in GT2 class. Our club is Atlantic MotorSport Club www.armsinc.ca

 

[Jenn]

Oh man, that's beautiful! I haven't seen you post in a while, welcome back

if I had a sweet car like that I wouldn't bother posting on here, I'd be out driving on da track

Not when there's still snow on the track! haha

 

[Kansei]

Not when there's still snow on the track! haha

doh forgot you were in/near halifax. It is supposed to hit 16 here today! of course tomorrow morning it'll be back down at or near 0 with some wintry mix.

just make this winter stop!! (doughpoke

 

[chuyler1]

Looks like a fun project. Good luck!

 

[LRHK]

Yukon eh? The avalanche didn't pan out... ?

Cars looking good (thumb)

We can, but we bought a 99 Yukon for the tow vehicle this year. Ranger is for sale! It was the 4.0L 4x4 though..so not too too bad.

 

[Black_Protege_5]

just make this winter stop!! (doughpoke

Haha and I want this heat to stop and for winter to come back.

Damn I need to start looking for some barns and see if I find anything in them. Now if I only knew where to start looking

 

[Jenn]

Yukon eh? The avalanche didn't pan out... ?

Cars looking good (thumb)

Nope, no Avalanche. And we got the Yukon at auction so it was cheap, and we were able to keep the RX8 as the summer fun car.


And Kansei, it's starting to warm up here +8 yesterday, and I didn't have to wear a winter coat this morning...hopefully we've seen the end of winter. Most of the snow is gone now though.

Test and Tune day is on May 14. I can smell the race fuel and rubber now!

 

[Jenn]

Haha and I want this heat to stop and for winter to come back.

Damn I need to start looking for some barns and see if I find anything in them. Now if I only knew where to start looking

We happened to race with a guy whose father knew of a guy who used to race 10 years ago, and we found him in the phone book and asked if he had the car that had just sort of disappear. No one knew where the car had gone and we found it.

 

[LRHK]

w00p... congrats! Keeping the RX8 is awesome.. i'm sure your partner was happy!

Nope, no Avalanche. And we got the Yukon at auction so it was cheap, and we were able to keep the RX8 as the summer fun car.


And Kansei, it's starting to warm up here +8 yesterday, and I didn't have to wear a winter coat this morning...hopefully we've seen the end of winter. Most of the snow is gone now though.

Test and Tune day is on May 14. I can smell the race fuel and rubber now!

 

[Jenn]

w00p... congrats! Keeping the RX8 is awesome.. i'm sure your partner was happy!

He is. so now the fleet consists of my Mazdaspeed Protege, his RX8, the Yukon, and the RX7 race car.

 

[Jenn]

So the seat arrived last night (well, actually Tuesday, but UPS held it hostage while they had to straighten out a mistake they made charging us $85 brokerage when they shouldn't have). It's very nice and comfy. Corbeau FX1. Also, we got 2 sets of wheels, one set of Volks, and one set of Enkeis. Now the search is on for a third set of alloys and a set of crappy rims to transport it on.

And the exhaust (HKS Dual Exhaust) arrived as well. Tonight I finish the body work, and tomorrow likely it goes to paint. I'll keep you posted!

 

[chuyler1]

Can't wait to see pics of the new paint!!!