MPH CUSTOMS Kazama LS3 V8 RX7

**mph_saab** · 26-08-2009 11:24

As I'm sure most of you know by now my first RX7 had a little accident just before the start of the session which meant I couldn't get a licence to compete this year

I only started drifting in August so I welcomed the seat time and have had alot of fun finding the right set up for the car

Unfortunitly my engine recently let go when I was drifting in France and I thought it was about time I stripped the car down and done the job properly.

Since the accident the car has never felt right so I've decided to purchase a new shell from Ross @ Dragon Performance so here comes the birth of Ralph II......

After alot of head scratching and research I finally decided on what engine set-up I wanted to go for. I really wanted to stick with rotary but the prices and parts availability was just getting ridiculous. So with alot of advice and the amazing workmanship of Craig Taylor @ Calsport I've decided to drop an LS V8 in there with a nice T56 gearbox.

I'll let the rest of the toys speak for themselves or how about you see what you can find as the build develops

Just to give you a little teaser sponsors on board so far are:

www.Calsport.co.uk
www.Tein.co.uk & www.reworx.com
www.Atomicrex.co.uk
www.rarerims.co.uk
www.nicksonmotorsport.co.uk
www.pmuracing.co.uk
www.uses.co.uk
www.pagsheetmetal.co.uk
www.xquisiteautomotive.co.uk

New style solid bruv suspension lol

Some cheeky padi tried to steal my car but didn't realise it had no engine so didn't get very far

***BIG thank you to the better half - Mrs Choo for all the photo's

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**mph_saab** · 26-08-2009 11:25

Its currently at Nickson Motorsport having the cage done - will update once its back

**lesparkman** · 26-08-2009 13:35

nice car lookin forward to the end result!1

**mph_saab** · 04-09-2009 09:15

Update

Cage and seem welding is done - Amazing work from Nick @ Nickson Motorsport. The welding and the effort thats gone in to bend all the bars as tight as possible is un-real.

Also just had the engine bay painted ready for all the fabrication for the engine

**r32_Dave** · 04-09-2009 09:46

lovin the fluro paint job, looks tough. you should of dry iced the sound deadner instead, would of been a hell of a mess

**V12** · 04-09-2009 10:26

The paint is complete nuts! Great!

**royal** · 04-09-2009 10:29

Nice one, looking good Matt. For some reason I can't get hold of Matt the painter, not sure why. That engine bay colour is disgusting

**rhdjapan** · 11-09-2009 02:58

nice looking project, best of luck with the upcoming season!

**xborninthefightx** · 11-09-2009 07:53

Cooooool, how did I miss this. Have you got the engine and box yet.

**mph_saab** · 11-09-2009 08:12

Originally Posted by xborninthefightx

Cooooool, how did I miss this. Have you got the engine and box yet.

Yep got the engine and box

Engine is all stripped down waiting for the cams, throttle body and some other goodies

**BDC wana be** · 11-09-2009 09:28

omg your gettin your liscense at llandow arent you if you wasnt you are now lol nice build matt

**Phoenix** · 11-09-2009 09:59

great build so far.

If you dont mind me asking, where did you get your LS1 and T56 and how much did you pay for it? If you don't want to make it common knowledge, feel free to PM as I am looking for an LS engine and T56 for my project car and can't find anything under £4k unless I look outside the UK

**FlikstRR** · 11-09-2009 12:16

HOLY CHRIST THAT PAINT MELTS MY EYES..

i love it!!!! ahahahaha.. i want that color on mine next yr with my black base..

savage build already. Love the work from nickson as always.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO tempted to completely strip mine down in the off season. remove and repair all the rust, seam weld it, paint it properly.. makes such a difference.

**mph_saab** · 12-09-2009 08:18

Originally Posted by Phoenix

great build so far.

If you dont mind me asking, where did you get your LS1 and T56 and how much did you pay for it? If you don't want to make it common knowledge, feel free to PM as I am looking for an LS engine and T56 for my project car and can't find anything under £4k unless I look outside the UK

My engine came from Cleveland Pick a Part in the states, they are really helpfull. Worked out just short of 5k with the box. Hope that helps

eBay Store - Cleveland Pick-A-Part: Dodge Viper Car, Corvette, Firebird Camaro

Who's fitting it for you and whats it going in?

**Phoenix** · 12-09-2009 09:39

I'll be fitting it all myself and its going in a Capri that is running with S13 Suspension front and rear

cheers for the links

**dannyboyS14a** · 12-09-2009 15:10

Subtle colours Matt, i like your thinking.

Love it dude!

**shabz** · 12-09-2009 15:46

amazing! much love for the LSX FD...i'll be keeping an eye on this

which LS engine did you go for?

**mph_saab** · 14-09-2009 07:28

Originally Posted by shabz

amazing! much love for the LSX FD...i'll be keeping an eye on this

which LS engine did you go for?

LS3 with extra's

**mph_saab** · 14-09-2009 07:49

Update

Rubbed all the under side of the car down and resprayed it with under seal.

Fitted the new pedal box, steering column with snap-off and ATL fuel tank from Atomic Rex

and just a little teaser a picture of the engine being stripped down

**foto_choppa** · 14-09-2009 09:57

i'm not sure i agree with a v8 rx7 lol but the cage looks fantastic and i have no doubt it'll be a stunner of a car when its finished

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