Not sure how much more I want to go shot wide, i'm currently running a .055 jet..
I know a lot of people have gone higher..
What are some thought on the shot size?
Going to run an LS1 RX7
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Not sure how much more I want to go shot wide, i'm currently running a .055 jet..
I know a lot of people have gone higher..
What are some thought on the shot size?
His car will weigh right around 2700, maybe less. Depends on if he kept the power steering and AC. Also, that depends on if it is a 3rd gen. What year is the car? And he didn't do anything to the motor while it was out? How much does your car weigh?
Doc already covered it, but I'm just confirming it: RX-7's get LIGHTER after an LS swap. The rotaries they had might be rated at 1.3 liters, but its actual volume is actually twice that, and it was HEAVY.
I don't think a lot of non-LSX people realize how light and compact those motors are.
Beat me to it... I was just going to post the LS1 is actually lighter.
My car has minimal weight reudtcion..spare tire/jack out, race wheels on the corners for this night, and that's about it. Sway bar removed, exhaust, little things that drop a few pounds here and there, but still an IRS car.
Not sure of exact weight, but you get the idea.
I'll make sure to have minimal gas in the tank
It's the 90's RX7, not up to date on them, but the last body style.
As for motor modifications, no idea what is done. I just know if it's as hefty as his mouth, maybe I do have something to worry about :shrug:
Yep, a fully dressed LS1 is under 400 lbs because it's all aluminum. The 13B rotary engine and twin turbo setup isn't as light as some might think.
Are you going to race him from a stop or a roll?
I didn't know the RX-7 got lighter with a swap, that's amazing that a 5.7 is lighter than a 1.3.. Good info.
I didn't know the RX-7 got lighter with a swap, that's amazing that a 5.7 is lighter than a 1.3.. Good info.
Always! I've seen this guy race and he is fast, for sure. He just did some work to help his launch (i.e suspension, slicks, ect).
:beer:
The entire LS1 weighs 347lbs with accessories. The rotary is a heavy unit.
Its not so much the rotary is heavy as it is everything that goes with it. You need the turbos, piping, intercooler, all that. The motor itself is heavy, but when you add those things in, it turns out pretty bad.
Sounds like he had the FD, so he should weigh in at 2700 like everybody else has said. The thing with the rx-7 is it doesnt need a ton of power because it is so light. I'm pretty sure with your nitrous you could take him, but I'd be worried about him spraying. LSx motors like the spray.
Sounds like he had the FD, so he should weigh in at 2700 like everybody else has said. The thing with the rx-7 is it doesnt need a ton of power because it is so light. I'm pretty sure with your nitrous you could take him, but I'd be worried about him spraying. LSx motors like the spray.
Well, we'll see how it goes. He sounds a bit on the cocky side, so it'd be nice to pull of a win on him, but if not, it's just a car, and it's just a race. I'l' go home to my family at the end of the night and it'll be done with. It's all good fun, just keep fingers crossed that I win.
Anyone think I should go with a larger n2o jet?
I hope you beat him, I don't like cocky people. Hope he is cocky enough to not think twice about what you can do to a factory blown car. I do miss my 7 small, lightweight, and fun to drive, but you could tell it was a cheap car.
On the gas you should be fine. I wouldn't up it unless you know everything you have on your car can handle it. No point in f'n something up over a race.
You going to video tape it?
On the gas you should be fine. I wouldn't up it unless you know everything you have on your car can handle it. No point in f'n something up over a race.
You going to video tape it?
Video tape is for sure.
As for the juice, i'll debate it between now and then, but not really sure.
The car performs well as is, and i'm starting to lean more to track duty with it, and I still have a lot of learning to do to get the car to run @ potential @ the track, so I might just leave it where it is, take small steps forward..but we'll see.
LSX guys stick together? :shrug:
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I'm an LSX guy...but I say tear his ass apart and rub it in his arrogant face!! :banana::rockon::burn::kaboom:
I despise cocky people. I don't care what he backs up, if he's that arrogant he should be beaten and his keys should be taken away. A tiny penis and a fast car is a combo for sh*t talking. :-D
If you hook I think you'd beat him like a baby seal. He's gonna talk power to weight ratio to you til he's blue in the face, but don't let him psyche you out. Stay focused and humble his ass.
Good luck! :beer: Post up the results cuz lord knows we're all going to be on the edge of our seats until it goes down. No pressure...:-D
I despise cocky people. I don't care what he backs up, if he's that arrogant he should be beaten and his keys should be taken away. A tiny penis and a fast car is a combo for sh*t talking. :-D
If you hook I think you'd beat him like a baby seal. He's gonna talk power to weight ratio to you til he's blue in the face, but don't let him psyche you out. Stay focused and humble his ass.
Good luck! :beer: Post up the results cuz lord knows we're all going to be on the edge of our seats until it goes down. No pressure...:-D
Just be safe. If you lose, its definetly no shame in that. Those 7's are no joke. They are still my favorite cars. I will someday own one with an LS7 twin turbo or single.
Can you investigate what kind of times he has been running lately?
I might feel better running him from a dig. The light weight and incredible aerodynamics of those cars will just work in his favor. If you can pull one of those 1.5x 60' you mentioned... you could do some damage on him.
Don't feel wrong by doing some major weight reductions just for this race.... this race is anything goes.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Can you investigate what kind of times he has been running lately?
I might feel better running him from a dig. The light weight and incredible aerodynamics of those cars will just work in his favor. If you can pull one of those 1.5x 60' you mentioned... you could do some damage on him.
Don't feel wrong by doing some major weight reductions just for this race.... this race is anything goes.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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