Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Esser · 01-29-2018, 10:28 AM

It's getting close!

I started re-installing all of the factory panels and bumper, it took some time to get the body lines correct again. I decided early on that I would delete the factory hood latch, and went with an aero catch setup. The install is a bit of a pain, but I was able to do a clean setup.

Started by drilling a 1.5 inch hole and working off of that.

I chose the mounting location behind the headlight, it looks cleaner in this location IMO

Finished result:

Time to start the engine! I primed the oil system using a drill pump, and held it at 40 psi for a few minutes and made sure oil got into the valve covers.

My little drill pump jig works will, I put a clear section in to see the oil going through to make sure you're pumping. I will have to upload a video, but the engine fired right up on the first attempt! It's almost ready for the first drive, just have to do a quick alignment in the garage.

God-Speed · 01-29-2018, 11:21 AM

Make sure to post video of start up and first drive.

01-29-2018, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Esser Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 83 Drives: 2004 350Z Rep Power: 20	It's getting close! I started re-installing all of the factory panels and bumper, it took some time to get the body lines correct again. I decided early on that I would delete the factory hood latch, and went with an aero catch setup. The install is a bit of a pain, but I was able to do a clean setup. Started by drilling a 1.5 inch hole and working off of that. I chose the mounting location behind the headlight, it looks cleaner in this location IMO Finished result: Time to start the engine! I primed the oil system using a drill pump, and held it at 40 psi for a few minutes and made sure oil got into the valve covers. My little drill pump jig works will, I put a clear section in to see the oil going through to make sure you're pumping. I will have to upload a video, but the engine fired right up on the first attempt! It's almost ready for the first drive, just have to do a quick alignment in the garage. God-Speed, scratchdvinyl, axmea? and 2 others like this. __________________

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01-29-2018, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,367 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684378	Make sure to post video of start up and first drive.