NSXguy

I'm there!!!!

In!

I'm eyeing that rocker cover as well

i'm in!

The setup when I did mine. If you need, I have an extra thermostat housing with the take off to the header tank.

messaged.

ahh. I hadn’t read the entire thread. Thanks for sharing; I added some meat to my post. The cat is definitely more visceral and when everything is right (and weather is decent) I find it very hard to pick any other car over it. I recently got the carbs dialed in and really can’t wait for the first track day to try it out. The other two being very modified 2L turbo awd rally beasts offer a much different driving experience and fun. As I spend more time on the track, I will be able to offer more objective feedback since they all will be 100% on the road this year.

I’d considered owning a seven for 10yrs but always passed up on opportunities in the past until this lil xflow cat was offered. So far, It has been a great experience and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sorting it out and learning about a new platform. below are two of its mates: I don’t have any crazy philosophy about cars I’ve owned. Quite simply, I’m a longtime gearhead and enjoy a good mechanical challenge… the more obscure the better! So my latest thing is WRC cars and these two Grp A legends fit the bill. It has equally been fun tearing and rebuilding them (as I did the caterham). Recently, I got a small taste of track days so now I’m focused on preparing my Cat for as much of that as time permits this season and hoping to take the Cosworth and maybe the lancia as well. I think I’ll enjoy that quite well being able to wrench and then go racing… all fun.

Great idea Charlie. Definitely something i'm down to do as well (wrenching assistance within reasonable distance). Thanks for sharing Charlie. This one is right in my neck of the woods so i'll look into it.

Happy new year fellas! It was great to finally meet many other 7 owners locally and especially at the NJMP event last year; hoping we can coordinate to do even more of that in 2023. A few of us have already been bouncing some ideas offline for meet ups and such, so i thought to start a thread so we can all contribute to get the ball rolling as spring will be here before we know it. I figure if anyone is going to a track day/DE/autox and wants to share an invite for other sevens (assuming event allows such), then please post up and others can coordinate to participate as necessary. -Dez

Depending on how the car is built will depend if you can take both out in one assembly or now. My Cat has an 80s style chassis (see attached photo during my car's rebuild) and had little room in front of the block. Also the floor pan from the bulkhead forward on mine is fully plated unlike newer kits which i believe have an opening in the gearbox tunnel. How i did it on an early 80s Cat, Live axle, xflow, type2 box: -First, I removed the waterpump (and pulley), crank pulle and alternator to create enough space to pull the block forward enough to separate it from the gearbox(obviously all necessary ancillary bits disconnected). -Next, i lifted the block up with some wiggling (mounts have to come off or leave them bolted to chassis). I decided to take them off completed once supported by the hoist so i have max room to wiggle/maneuver -Once engine's off, Now you can remove the gearbox either as one assembly with driveshaft connected (in my case necessary as the DS input shaft also serves to seal the oil from escaping the gearbox on a Type 2). If it's a similar config on a T9 you may have to do the same if there isnt a separate gearbox drain plug to allow you to separate the shaft from the box without making a mess. -Installation is the reverse. **If your Westfield is built without the upper straight chassis crossmember as in the attached photo (it may have a V configuration there) and the gear box tunnel is open, you SHOULD be able to take the engine and box out in one assembly easier. Hope that helps. Cheers, Des.

As great as the Cat is... truth is the NSX is "un red headable" ... i think @UglyFast can testify to that

mine is under the scuttle, close to the kill switch.

I'll DM You. I'm in CT as well. Can help sort this out.

I have the same helmet. We all have to get together next season. Lots of cats in the Tristate/New England these days and a few more i know on the way.

Get it better than good enough and go have some fun, Scott. They'll never be "perfect" and thats part of the fun of it!. I came to that realization during my own refresh. Cheers, Des.

I really love this wheel design and may consider them for my 13" setup.

PM’ed

80% certain the main hoop on the FIA bars is taller. It also leans forward over the driver's helmet while the standard ones go straight up the rear shock towers- At least that was my observation from the last 7s meetup although admittedly i didn't measure each so maybe someone can confirm with actual measurements. i have a standard bar on my 81 S3 and will be upgrading to the FIA or having one built before next season...mainly to gain adequate clearance over my helmet.

i got my vr1 from the local Napa.

Looks like an awesome time! -Des

I'm out of town this week but there's a strong chance i can make it to LRP on the 15th to do some laps on the small track. I will post here closer to that date. -Des

i'm out of town that weekend. but i'll be back at LRP on the 15th most likely. Looking forward to finally meeting you at some point.

Wish I could’ve stayed longer! I did make it back in time😂😂.

Is anyone going to LRP this weekend? I’ll be heading up in my Cat to hang out with the folks at GMT and other loti that will be racing. -Des.