Esser

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wideglideleon liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Gauge cluster installed into the car and wired up, everything is working well with the aftermarket gauges, turn signals and warning lights functioning. https://i.imgur.com/NMbyPB6.jpg...
Liked On: 12-21-2017, 10:21 AM
Posted On: 12-21-2017, 07:53 AM
Jayhovah liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Gauge cluster installed into the car and wired up, everything is working well with the aftermarket gauges, turn signals and warning lights functioning. https://i.imgur.com/NMbyPB6.jpg...
Liked On: 12-21-2017, 09:41 AM
Posted On: 12-21-2017, 07:53 AM
sx moneypit liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Gauge cluster installed into the car and wired up, everything is working well with the aftermarket gauges, turn signals and warning lights functioning. https://i.imgur.com/NMbyPB6.jpg...
Liked On: 12-21-2017, 08:00 AM
Posted On: 12-21-2017, 07:53 AM
Jayhovah liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Thanks for the compliments, trying to take the time to get everything right the first time. I hit the expansion tank with a couple coats of wrinkle black, turned out pretty nice. ...
Liked On: 12-20-2017, 11:16 AM
Posted On: 12-20-2017, 10:01 AM
scratchdvinyl liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

I ended up doing a full conversion to speedhut gauges, and thought I would share my process. The stock FD gauges are capable of reading the LS signals but extra conversion boxes are needed, and new...
Liked On: 12-19-2017, 02:20 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2017, 12:58 PM
wideglideleon liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

I ended up doing a full conversion to speedhut gauges, and thought I would share my process. The stock FD gauges are capable of reading the LS signals but extra conversion boxes are needed, and new...
Liked On: 12-18-2017, 08:39 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2017, 12:58 PM
Jayhovah liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Cleaned off the fender liners and got them put back in: https://i.imgur.com/frViNoU.jpg Headers going in! They fit with room to spare. They are ceramic coated and look great....
Liked On: 12-18-2017, 09:29 AM
Posted On: 12-18-2017, 07:32 AM
DLSTR liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Thanks for the compliments! I was able to get some more wiring done, and installed my starter. I probably over did the heat wrapping, but better to be safe than sorry I figured. I wrapped all...
Liked On: 12-16-2017, 06:39 AM
Posted On: 12-15-2017, 02:24 PM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Made my own wire terminals for battery relocation. https://i.imgur.com/CdNVK2p.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rucpOSX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tAJd2R3.jpg Started wiring in the engine. I went with...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:06 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:59 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Something that I put on my last LS engine was an ATI dampener, it saves some weight and has a 10% under-drive on it. Will be a great piece to obtain that "quick rev" action i'm going for. ...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:49 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

So unboxing the crate LS3, such a nice looking motor! I thought about buying a used for the longest time, and some deals fell through on some engine/trans combos. I eventually settled about ordered a...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:48 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

I figured I would go ahead and freshen up the suspension components in front and undercoat the wheel well areas before the car goes off for bay paint. I removed the front a-arm/brake assemblies and...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:48 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

I removed the pedal assemblies and tore them down to rebuild them. It's obvious they used mild steel on these, and a light coat of rust had formed on the surfaces. I ended up soaking everything in...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:47 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

With everything removed from the engine bay, I was able to give it a good cleaning and started removing some of the unnecessary brackets and holes. https://i.imgur.com/BNbrbuD.jpg ...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:47 AM
Memphis370Z liked post by Esser On thread : Esser's LS3 Powered FD3S RX-7 R1

Here is a good size comparison next to a C5 corvette, for those curious. It is indeed much smaller in length and width! https://i.imgur.com/t1FQ6ur.jpg My first plan of attack was to strip out...
Liked On: 12-13-2017, 06:04 PM
Posted On: 12-13-2017, 10:46 AM

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