370Z... modern day FD RX-7?

[edeeZee]

Originally Posted by Diversion

Without getting into a reliability debate, we know the clear winner here. It's even hard to say mod for mod which one would be faster considering again, the reliability of how long a FD RX7 would last.. lastly, I'd almost RATHER swap in a LS1 and get functioning AC (if possible yet?) and turn the RX7 into a reliable, faster than a 370Z machine tbh..

Edit: And how many well kept, clean RX7s do you see anymore? I can guarantee you'd break more necks in the RX7 than you would in a new 370Z.. And us 370z owners break A LOT of necks..

I read into the LS-7's on Hinson's website, and uhh...I'd rather do the 2JZ swap. With the LS1, you need to cut the front of the FD's chasis, I won't compromise the structural rigidity of a car-->you automatically ruin the handling, weight distribution and SAFETY of the car when you do that. A 2JZ swap runs close to $20K, a LS1 swap is a little cheaper, I think $15,000 for a basic. If I'm gonna spend $10,000 for a blown-motor FD and another $20K on top, that = $30K...and uh, I'd rather have a brand new car with a factory warranty over some precarious "project car."

I live in S. Cali, where most people are superficial and 'what you drive is who you are.' I only seen 3 370Z's thus far on the road here in Los Angeles, and it's been out for like 6 months already. I doubt the 370 will become ubiquitous because of the current economic conditions. I sure hope they don't at least. I see more curent model Mustangs and even the new 'bumble bee Camaro' than 370's.