LS1 FD swap? - Page 2

AZNPWR · 06-10-2007, 08:17 PM

What I'd like to know Brent, is now that you've done it, would you do it again?

Seeing that front missing makes me queezy

Awesome work though

Supersonic · 06-10-2007, 08:53 PM

Dude, that is incredible!! You must have a permagrin knowing it's finished.

Mad props to ya, that is one sick ride. Let us know when you open it up!

brent_strong · 06-10-2007, 09:46 PM

Yeah, I'd probably do it again. I haven't been able to reap any of the rewards of the swap yet, since I've driven it a total of about 3 miles, but knowing what I do now would make the next swap pretty easy...in comparison.

I'd like to have a better place to work on it though, along with a full tool set. What I've been using is downright pathetic.

And, no permagrin, it's not nearly finished yet. Still tons of work to do to get it ready. I just today got the cooling system mostly buttoned up...

Still has no interior, no wipers, PCM needs to be mounted, gauges need to be troubleshot, leaks found and fixed...a million things to do!

KevinRX7 · 06-11-2007, 12:39 PM

LOL so close, yet so far!

I'd love to have a shop to do stuff like this, my driveway just doesn't cut it

brent_strong · 06-11-2007, 12:43 PM

Sure it does! We didn't have much/any better. I'd have loved to be back in my dad's shop, but it's 2.5hrs away from here...

Supersonic · 06-11-2007, 11:45 PM

LOL nothing like the feel of gravel in your back to let you know you're working

Lennox · 06-12-2007, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent_strong

As for Rochester, I've really enjoyed it out here so far. I like it way more than Jamestown, but that may just be because of college vs high school. I should be out that way within the next month or two, maybe we could meet up.

I haven't been there for a while, so I shouldn't say much, my impressions weren't a good..but I wasn't partying in school though

Drop me a PM when you're coming up

L8APEX · 06-12-2007, 10:48 AM

very nice, it is always interesting to see the engine swaps. They can really fool someone who has no idea it has been done. our local tuner shop owner has a second gen with an LS1, and the Corvettes on the track are not happy about getting blown away.

do you have any pics of the finished product?

Johnny Drama · 06-12-2007, 12:09 PM

Damn that is sweet

brent_strong · 06-12-2007, 12:13 PM

Will do, Lennox. As for the partying...not so much. Outside of cool car stuff, I'm pretty boring - just hang out with friends mostly. At my school, the party scene is a joke anyway, so that's no fun.

No pictures of the finished product because it definitely isn't finished yet. I still have at least a week or two of working on it to get it into good shape.

That is a very cool FC though. Looks like they did a hell of a job on it!

L8APEX · 06-12-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brent_strong

That is a very cool FC though. Looks like they did a hell of a job on it!

yep, he sure did, it is his track/race car now. It is a blast to ride in, 400+ HP and very light. It scoots to say the least.

DaBomb · 06-12-2007, 12:56 PM

That is the perfect car...or the 3rd gen? 2nd gen? I'm so confused

Either one would look great in my driveway

Ash · 06-12-2007, 01:07 PM

Beautiful looking job on that one.. I'm envious of you guys

Mindcore · 06-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Another one to drool over

It's a good thing I'm at work right now or I'd be run out and start a project like this right now... hopefully it will fade by 5, my wallet couldn't take the hit

L8APEX · 06-12-2007, 02:17 PM

Charlie, the guy who built the red 2nd gen, has built a few of them. One was the Fc convertible, it was white, and looked really nice, very sleeper, from the outside, it did not look unusual at all, until it fired up. Same with the red one, when they fire up, heads turn, and people want to know what is under the hood. It is really kinda funny.

RageRX7 · 06-12-2007, 03:39 PM

Awesome, I love the old FC's that looks like a super clean job too

Harpoon · 06-12-2007, 07:02 PM

I love them both

nice job guys!

brent_strong · 06-12-2007, 11:30 PM

I like the look of FD a million times better than the FC, but I'd definitely prefer an FC for the track (costs...).

rick2 · 06-13-2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent_strong

I like the look of FD a million times better than the FC, but I'd definitely prefer an FC for the track (costs...).

ditto

thats why we got the FC for the track car... (well... also haven't been able to FIND an FD to buy...)

brent_strong · 06-13-2007, 09:05 AM

I'll let you know when I finish mine and we can work something out.

So, I got a bit more done last night. I'm not sure where I left off, but after hours and hours of work, the cooling system should be working fine.

Fixed my fan relay wiring (PCM provides ground, not the positive I was expecting).
Fixed the headlight pop-up (forgot a combined chassis ground up front). I still need to look into why they don't light up, but I assume that's just bulbs.
Changed out the diff oil.

The stuff that came out was likely the original fluid, judging by the incredible stink, the fact that the fill and drain were not overtorqued and also the amount of gunk that was on the magnetic drain plug. Not enough to be worried about the condition of the diff though. Torsen (Quaife-style) diffs just tend to put a lot of goopy stuff on the drain plug. I had maybe half as much goop on my S2000 diff plug when I changed the fluid at ~28k miles, so I'm taking this as a sign of relatively good health for the diff. For the record, I used Mobil 1 75w-90 oil. Nothin' fancy. If I planned on keeping the car that long, I'd change it out again around 20-30k miles from now.
Oh yeah, I also got a sticker. Pictures to come soon.

06-10-2007, 08:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	Dude, that is incredible!! You must have a permagrin knowing it's finished. Mad props to ya, that is one sick ride. Let us know when you open it up! Last edited by Supersonic : 06-10-2007 at 08:59 PM.

06-12-2007, 10:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	very nice, it is always interesting to see the engine swaps. They can really fool someone who has no idea it has been done. our local tuner shop owner has a second gen with an LS1, and the Corvettes on the track are not happy about getting blown away. do you have any pics of the finished product? __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

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06-12-2007, 02:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Another one to drool over It's a good thing I'm at work right now or I'd be run out and start a project like this right now... hopefully it will fade by 5, my wallet couldn't take the hit __________________ core Mazda Forums .

06-12-2007, 02:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
L8APEX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Roswell, Georgia Posts: 374	Charlie, the guy who built the red 2nd gen, has built a few of them. One was the Fc convertible, it was white, and looked really nice, very sleeper, from the outside, it did not look unusual at all, until it fired up. Same with the red one, when they fire up, heads turn, and people want to know what is under the hood. It is really kinda funny. __________________ 2004 Titanium Gray Touring 6MT 18x8 Rota Torque - TEIN Flex Coilovers - RacingBrake Slotted Rotors F&R - Mazdatrix Stainless Lines - RacingBeat Sways F&R, REVi Intake and RAM Air Duct - A/C and Oil Cooler Screens - MAZDASPEED Front Strut Brace, Shift Knob - MAZMART Water Pump - Team Moon Custom Catback Exhaust

06-10-2007, 08:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
AZNPWR Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 52	What I'd like to know Brent, is now that you've done it, would you do it again? Seeing that front missing makes me queezy Awesome work though

06-10-2007, 09:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Yeah, I'd probably do it again. I haven't been able to reap any of the rewards of the swap yet, since I've driven it a total of about 3 miles, but knowing what I do now would make the next swap pretty easy...in comparison. I'd like to have a better place to work on it though, along with a full tool set. What I've been using is downright pathetic. And, no permagrin, it's not nearly finished yet. Still tons of work to do to get it ready. I just today got the cooling system mostly buttoned up... Still has no interior, no wipers, PCM needs to be mounted, gauges need to be troubleshot, leaks found and fixed...a million things to do!

06-11-2007, 12:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
KevinRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 132	LOL so close, yet so far! I'd love to have a shop to do stuff like this, my driveway just doesn't cut it

06-11-2007, 12:43 PM	#25 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Sure it does! We didn't have much/any better. I'd have loved to be back in my dad's shop, but it's 2.5hrs away from here...

06-11-2007, 11:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Supersonic Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 345	LOL nothing like the feel of gravel in your back to let you know you're working

06-12-2007, 12:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Will do, Lennox. As for the partying...not so much. Outside of cool car stuff, I'm pretty boring - just hang out with friends mostly. At my school, the party scene is a joke anyway, so that's no fun. No pictures of the finished product because it definitely isn't finished yet. I still have at least a week or two of working on it to get it into good shape. That is a very cool FC though. Looks like they did a hell of a job on it!

06-12-2007, 12:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
DaBomb Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 88	That is the perfect car...or the 3rd gen? 2nd gen? I'm so confused Either one would look great in my driveway

06-12-2007, 01:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ash Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 28	Beautiful looking job on that one.. I'm envious of you guys

06-12-2007, 03:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	Awesome, I love the old FC's that looks like a super clean job too

06-12-2007, 07:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
Harpoon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 59	I love them both nice job guys!

06-12-2007, 11:30 PM	#38 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	I like the look of FD a million times better than the FC, but I'd definitely prefer an FC for the track (costs...).

06-13-2007, 09:05 AM	#40 (permalink)
brent_strong Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	I'll let you know when I finish mine and we can work something out. So, I got a bit more done last night. I'm not sure where I left off, but after hours and hours of work, the cooling system should be working fine. Fixed my fan relay wiring (PCM provides ground, not the positive I was expecting). Fixed the headlight pop-up (forgot a combined chassis ground up front). I still need to look into why they don't light up, but I assume that's just bulbs. Changed out the diff oil. The stuff that came out was likely the original fluid, judging by the incredible stink, the fact that the fill and drain were not overtorqued and also the amount of gunk that was on the magnetic drain plug. Not enough to be worried about the condition of the diff though. Torsen (Quaife-style) diffs just tend to put a lot of goopy stuff on the drain plug. I had maybe half as much goop on my S2000 diff plug when I changed the fluid at ~28k miles, so I'm taking this as a sign of relatively good health for the diff. For the record, I used Mobil 1 75w-90 oil. Nothin' fancy. If I planned on keeping the car that long, I'd change it out again around 20-30k miles from now. Oh yeah, I also got a sticker. Pictures to come soon.