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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 ]
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So does that mean you think I'm sane or insane...lol
Author:  Dart270 [ Sat Jun 23, 2018 10:59 pm ]
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On this board, sane. Everywhere else, insane.

Lou
Author:  Slant 6 #6 [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:36 am ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
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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
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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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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 ]
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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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