Page 01: Introduction
Page 02: White RX7
Page 03: Green RX7
Page 04: Engine
Page 05: Let the fun begin!
Page 06: Engine bay work
Page 07: The V8 drop-in
Page 08: IT'S ALIVE!!!
Page 09: Clutch & Radiator
Page 10: Driveshaft & Exhaust
Page 11: RX Unleashed
Page 12: Dyno and Weigh-in
Page 13: Alternator, Fans, Gauges
Page 14: SUSPENSION!
Page 15: Seven Not Stock, 2006
Page 16: Paint & Quarter Mile
Page 17: Saying Goodbye
Page 18: Conclusion.

I did a lot of research for my driveshaft back at school, it's a crucial part to this swap and so many dimensions had to be perfect. I began by buying an aluminum driveshaft from a C4 Corvette; this driveshaft measured 27.5� between the centers of the yokes. The rear flange is very important because it is what converts Chevy power into Mazda movement; it is built for a standard 1310 U-joint with the Mazda differential bolt pattern. These can be purchased from Granny�s Speed Shop, or from Rockford Driveline #R2-2-3173 (N/A rearend). The tranny yoke is stock. I was a little bit nervous that it wouldn�t fit, which would throw my whole summer off, but it ended up being PERFECT!

I was quoted $800 for a custom bent exhaust at a local shop, I decided that was too much, so my dad and I took on the project ourselves. We put the car up on two saw horses at the shop with a forklift and started taking some measurements. I wanted to use 2.5� pipe, but compromised with 2.25� pipe for clearance and because I was told that duals of this size supports 500 hp. We started at the headers and worked our way back, we built in an X-pipe which equalizes the pressure in the tubes and used the stock exhaust hangers for the setup. Turned out pretty good for a bunch of newbies! The headers are actually built for the S10 V8 conversion, the Summit part number is HED-69640. They are quite cheap at $135, and you get what you pay for... the flages are very thin and the primaries are a little small, but they will fit and the do get the job done!

For mufflers, I chose Magnaflow. When I first got them installed, I thought the car was WAY too quiet... probably because I was running straight pipes up to that point. But soon the tone grew on me, now adays I absolutely love it. But just in case, I insalled some exhaust cutouts which are insalled before the diff because this was where they fit best. They are not electric so you have to get under the car and unbolt them... but they sure sound great when they are open!