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Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:15 pm ]
Post subject:  225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Okay so got a krazy idea as of late.
I am trying to swap in my Slant and A833 into a 79 RX7.
It will fit once I get a rear sump oil pan and pickup.
At least I think it will...lol
Thoughts and or reactions welcome..

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Author:  Wesola78 [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Kudos to ya for taking on this project!

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

So does that mean you think I'm sane or insane...lol

Author:  Dart270 [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

On this board, sane. Everywhere else, insane.

Lou

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Dart270 wrote:
On this board, sane. Everywhere else, insane.

Lou

Thanx Man not sure if it can be done withput a radical butcher job or not.
I dont see why not though..

Author:  slantzilla [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Most anything can be done if you have enough tools, time, and money. :mrgreen:

I have a buddy who has a Triumph TR-3 with a Slant/833/8-3/4 that he did while he was in high school back in the '60s. It took some outside the box thinking, but he got it done. :D

Author:  '67 Dart 270 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Just eyeballing from your pics, it certainly looks like it'll fit. Let us know how it's going, you're not crazy, just a case of slantsickness. BTW, it's pretty much incurable, so don't fight it.

brian

Author:  '67 Dart 270 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 10:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

I'd surmise there's a lot of engineering do to with your radiator setup, is there room for a pusher electric fan under that nose? That would help you greatly in room for a radiator. The SL6 is a long motor.

Author:  Wesola78 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 1:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

Slant 6 #6 wrote:
So does that mean you think I'm sane or insane...lol


You are just as sane as I am sir! 8)

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

slantzilla wrote:
Most anything can be done if you have enough tools, time, and money. :mrgreen:

I have a buddy who has a Triumph TR-3 with a Slant/833/8-3/4 that he did while he was in high school back in the '60s. It took some outside the box thinking, but he got it done. :D

Very true.
This swap has some hurdles but nothing too crazy. I think or hope...

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 3:38 pm ]
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'67 Dart 270 wrote:
I'd surmise there's a lot of engineering do to with your radiator setup, is there room for a pusher electric fan under that nose? That would help you greatly in room for a radiator. The SL6 is a long motor.

Oh some crafty work but nothing to crazy difficult...

Author:  Rob Simmons [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

A nice big cowl induction hood scoop will cover that up nicely. :wink:

Author:  coconuteater64 [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

I have seen a Detroit Diesel 6V53 in a Chevy pickup, a 427 Chevy in a Civic, and a 360 in a Plymouth Arrow. All you need is time, a big enough hammer, a welder, and a Sawzall.

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

coconuteater64 wrote:
I have seen a Detroit Diesel 6V53 in a Chevy pickup, a 427 Chevy in a Civic, and a 360 in a Plymouth Arrow. All you need is time, a big enough hammer, a welder, and a Sawzall.

Yes I reckon your right.
Things are coming together slowly.
I have a rear sump oil pan and pickup, just got to pull it off the van, clean and install.

Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 225 Slant in 1st Gen RX7

I reckon with a stock 225, A833 4spd and 3.90 gears and at 2300 lbs it should motor.
Warm this engine up and she should teach some 5 litre boys a lesson...lol

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