Viper Differential Install Into '93 RX-7 - Page 3

Orlando_87GN · 03-25-2007, 10:28 AM

Here are some pictures from Daytona this weekend. Cruised up the interstate doing about 75mph at 2000rpm. What a change!

gnx7 · 03-29-2007, 06:33 PM

we want updates and a 9 second timeslip dammit!

V-6 Vegatex · 03-31-2007, 08:15 PM

Y'all are making me wonder if I'm doing the right thing swapping from 2.92's to 3.42's in my Vega. Am I going to be sorry I'm running gears that low in the Vega?

Thanks,
Dave

Orlando_87GN · 03-31-2007, 11:12 PM

If your car is light and you are running short tires to begin with I'd use the gears you have.

V-6 Vegatex · 04-01-2007, 07:22 AM

23.7 tire diameter (205-55R15's) and around 2700#.

Dave

gnx7 · 04-01-2007, 12:59 PM

Good luck putting down the power with 205's

I would think more tire than that would be needed to control tire spin.

Mike- when are you planning on taking it to the track to test?

V-6 Vegatex · 04-01-2007, 02:07 PM

That's the biggest thing that will fit on a 15" rim behind a Vega without tubs.

Orlando_87GN · 04-04-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Mike- when are you planning on taking it to the track to test?

Hmm.. Weather looks good tonight....

Nashty · 04-05-2007, 09:55 PM

Looks great Mike, very nice work. Was the old diff noisy?

Nordy racer · 04-06-2007, 11:56 AM

nice job on the install man.. thats a killer ride

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gnx7 · 04-06-2007, 03:43 PM

Are you racing this weekend Mike? Would love to hear how the car responds.

Grumpy · 04-07-2007, 05:52 PM

Mike is sellin me the car

those damm later models are catching my eye

Orlando_87GN · 04-12-2007, 09:56 AM

Few more pics from when it was on the rack.

tttype · 04-14-2007, 10:23 AM

If your thinking about an 8.8 rear instead of a Viper this pic of an 8.8 with a Explorer cover is interesting.
Could use the same welded in mounting plate Mike used, but with the bushings mounted into the plate.
This would save the welding on the Viper cover.

Dont know the width of the 8.8 , so the T2 & 3rd gen axle setup may not work.
The all Mazda parts axle, is a very clever idea, so may be ok with spacers etc.

Just planting a seed for future swaps.

Orlando_87GN · 04-17-2007, 12:57 AM

Hey, which picture were you trying to attach?

03-25-2007, 10:28 AM	#31 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	Here are some pictures from Daytona this weekend. Cruised up the interstate doing about 75mph at 2000rpm. What a change! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

03-31-2007, 08:15 PM	#33 (permalink)
V-6 Vegatex Turbo Buick Vega Nut! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 271	Y'all are making me wonder if I'm doing the right thing swapping from 2.92's to 3.42's in my Vega. Am I going to be sorry I'm running gears that low in the Vega? Thanks, Dave __________________ Dave English "V-6 Vegatex" Project: '77 Vega HB '84-'85 Hot Air Turbo/SFI Conversion Weatherford, TX denglish@ipapilot.org

03-31-2007, 11:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	If your car is light and you are running short tires to begin with I'd use the gears you have. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

04-01-2007, 07:22 AM	#35 (permalink)
V-6 Vegatex Turbo Buick Vega Nut! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 271	23.7 tire diameter (205-55R15's) and around 2700#. Dave __________________ Dave English "V-6 Vegatex" Project: '77 Vega HB '84-'85 Hot Air Turbo/SFI Conversion Weatherford, TX denglish@ipapilot.org

04-01-2007, 02:07 PM	#37 (permalink)
V-6 Vegatex Turbo Buick Vega Nut! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 271	That's the biggest thing that will fit on a 15" rim behind a Vega without tubs. __________________ Dave English "V-6 Vegatex" Project: '77 Vega HB '84-'85 Hot Air Turbo/SFI Conversion Weatherford, TX denglish@ipapilot.org

03-29-2007, 06:33 PM	#32 (permalink)
gnx7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 936	we want updates and a 9 second timeslip dammit!

04-01-2007, 12:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
gnx7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 936	Good luck putting down the power with 205's I would think more tire than that would be needed to control tire spin. Mike- when are you planning on taking it to the track to test?

04-05-2007, 09:55 PM	#39 (permalink)
Nashty Metro6ual Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 360	Looks great Mike, very nice work. Was the old diff noisy?

04-06-2007, 11:56 AM	#40 (permalink)
Nordy racer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny Cali Baby Posts: 956	nice job on the install man.. thats a killer ride .. __________________ ET TIME 9.65 at 139.7mph 6/30/07 Fontana Raceway CA NEW MOTOR::: Anderson Built 109 block- GN1R Champon Heads, Hyd Roller Cam, Forged Stroker Crank (eagle), H Beam Rods, 40 Over Pistons, GTQ76 turbo, V1 front mount, FAST system, 83lb injectors, ATI 9in convertor, 400 trans with brake, 373 gears

04-06-2007, 03:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
gnx7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 936	Are you racing this weekend Mike? Would love to hear how the car responds.

04-07-2007, 05:52 PM	#42 (permalink)
Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 12,073	Mike is sellin me the car those damm later models are catching my eye __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

04-12-2007, 09:56 AM	#43 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	Few more pics from when it was on the rack. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

04-14-2007, 10:23 AM	#44 (permalink)
tttype Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 49	8.8 rear If your thinking about an 8.8 rear instead of a Viper this pic of an 8.8 with a Explorer cover is interesting. Could use the same welded in mounting plate Mike used, but with the bushings mounted into the plate. This would save the welding on the Viper cover. Dont know the width of the 8.8 , so the T2 & 3rd gen axle setup may not work. The all Mazda parts axle, is a very clever idea, so may be ok with spacers etc. Just planting a seed for future swaps.

04-17-2007, 12:57 AM	#45 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	Hey, which picture were you trying to attach? __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

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