V8 LS1 into 1st generation Mazda RX7

This required a custom crossmember and heavily modified oil pan (not shown in video). All wiring completed, custom headers (notice the lack of "space" between the head and the steering box on driver side) currently in the works. In-tank fuel pump setup was built for this car as well. Check back for progress updates

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• ls1 swap
• v8 swap
• rx7
• mazda
• engine swap

[jb3800ss]

Looks like you made your own custom motor mounts. What transmission are you gonna use? How is the rest of the fitment going? Another video update would be nice.

[james92se]

@jb3800ss

Yeah, we modified the stock crossmember. It's a T56. Fitment is good aside from a complete hassle of a driver side header (steering box is in the way). Just waiting to get the gas tank hot-tanked and finish building the dual exhaust. Exhaust is all finished past the custom x-pipe just need to build maybe three more feet of piping. I'll be sure to post a video when it's up and running.

[79cvtec]

Post the new video of it at the track

[5150guywi]

hey im doing a 5.3 swap and the oil pan is my issue..please help me out here. what oil pan did u start with? and what had to be done? also did u buy anything from grannys speed shop? i.e engine/tranny brackets or did you make all that

thanks

-mitch