Last Call: Forget the LS swap, we Tesla swap RX-7s now

Colby Buchanan

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It’s here ladies and gentlemen, the future of what to do with your Mazda when your rotary hits 100k miles. I’m not sure how to feel about it though. On one hand, it is kinda cool in the futuristic sense but on the other, there’s no more braaaaaap. At least with a cammed LS you still get that choppy idle that is synonymous with the Dorito engine.

I remember a guy at this office I valeted for had a 280z that was electrified and it was honestly pretty cool. Granted its a little bit of an older car than the RX-7 but it was still an interesting concept to see something with older body lines roll around quietly. Would you ever Tesla swap something pre-2000?

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Colby Buchanan

Colby Buchanan

My name is Colby Buchanan and I love all things car-related all the way from rusted 240sx’s to McLaren Senna’s and of course I have a soft spot for American Muscle. You can spot me in my bone stock ’06 350z named MackenZ.

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7 responses to “Last Call: Forget the LS swap, we Tesla swap RX-7s now”

  1. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Definitely a fan of Tesla swaps. The technology is simple, reliable, and provides everything you’re looking for as an enthusiast – except for the sound. So I think it fits in everything that might qualify as a daily driver; would love to see a Tesla-swapped 70s Rolls-Royce, a Century or a Mazda 929 wagon. in an RX7, when weight is of concern and you won’t use it with your family anyway, it’s more of a proof of concept to me. But I see the benefit of it – with practicality and power beating just about anything else, this is a +1.

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    1. Vairship Avatar
      Vairship

      With the number of sports sedans and sports cars now piping in artificial BRAAP BRAAP into the passenger compartment, it’s not really THAT different to do the same with an electrified one.

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  2. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Definitely a fan of Tesla swaps. The technology is simple, reliable, and provides everything you’re looking for as an enthusiast – except for the sound. So I think it fits in everything that might qualify as a daily driver; would love to see a Tesla-swapped 70s Rolls-Royce, a Century or a Mazda 929 wagon. in an RX7, when weight is of concern and you won’t use it with your family anyway, it’s more of a proof of concept to me. But I see the benefit of it – with practicality and power beating just about anything else, this is a +1.

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  3. William Byrd Avatar
    William Byrd

    I like it, although I’m a fan of RX-7 drivetrain swaps in general. I’m sure it’s heresy, but I think the rotary is inefficient and unreliable. Actually, those are facts.haha

    So yeah, this is pretty cool. An LS swap would be still cheaper, super fast, and a give it a nice noise to go with those beautiful FD looks.

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  4. William Byrd Avatar
    William Byrd

    I like it, although I’m a fan of RX-7 drivetrain swaps in general. I’m sure it’s heresy, but I think the rotary is inefficient and unreliable. Actually, those are facts.haha

    So yeah, this is pretty cool. An LS swap would be still cheaper, super fast, and a give it a nice noise to go with those beautiful FD looks.

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  5. Joshua Williams Avatar
    Joshua Williams

    Not sure if I’d do it with an RX-7 specifically, rotaries are too quixotically cool, and lightness is just too integral to the car’s character. There is, however, a part of my brain that wants to electrify a Saab 900, complete with custom period-style digital gauge cluster.

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  6. Wayward David Avatar
    Wayward David

    Seems like a logical swap for a Jaguar, especially an XJ sedan – really any Jag sedan. The silence would only enhance the overall experience.

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