Grassroots Motorsports

Updates

• almost ready... July 18

  …to remove the engine. Since the car has been sitting for five years, it seemed …

• inching my way... Nov. 12

  The engine is very nearly out. The only thing holding it in now is the …

• Nothing much to add April 11

  As usual, everything has a higher priority than the RX-7. The engine has been out …

Comments

smog7:

even if it doesn't run, an fd rx7 in the garage is always a good thing . that thing is automotive porn
Nov 12, 2009 1:55 a.m.

PeteWW:

Milestone reached! The engine and transmission are out! My hands-on mechanic skills have weakened from lack of exercise. It took me far longer to pull the engine (when I was able to work on it) than it should have. I made a number of dumb mistakes - nothing damaging, just things that cost time and made everything more difficult than it needed to be. Separating the engine and transmission is an example. I had forgotten how to unclip the clutch and had to separate the engine/trans by unbolting the clutch. The good news is that the engine turned freely and had no feel of rust. With holidays and whatnot through New Year's, I'm not sure when I'll be able strip the engine down to the “block.” Everything needs to come off, be inspected and cleaned. I've been reading about wastegate porting and mechanical boost controllers.
Nov 16, 2009 8:31 p.m.

dj:

I'm jealous…this one has a sunroof?
Nov 5, 2010 2:34 a.m.