Abandoned FC RX7 Engine Build & Install.

The engine that was in the abandoned FC had incredibly low oil pressure, I pulled it and found out the cam bearings were shot, so we're installing the leftover L33 5.3 Aluminum block setup out of my LS Miata! Should make about 100 more whp!
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[@bagelbandit6076]

20:16 That “lift lowering alarm” mod is spot on. 🔥👌🐓👇🐓👇🐓👇

[@Precision_MotorSports]

No long intros. No unnecessary blabbing. Just builds and content. Gotta love it.

[@crazymike401]

shout out to the true ripper BENS USED MIATA PARTS blue miata

[@z_zenkki]

These videos are like mental therapy for me. Soothing, yet educational.

[@snazzy698]

I watch a ton of youtubers, including Cleetus, OffTheRanch, LZ and others... But to this day, i'm proud to say, I look forward to Taylor's videos most. Nobody else gives such in depth info about their build and actually teaches and gives tips to their audience. I've watched Taylor for years and i just keep learning new cool stuff every time I watch a new episode.

[@BAADAPPLE]

It’s freaking cool seeing how far you’ve come brother. You look so much happier and you’re literally crushing everything you set out to do. Makes me get off my ass after work and go work on my Z when I watch your videos . Keep it up man you deserve everything you’ve gotten.

[@Rebar77_real]

We need to get this man on WHEELMAN™️!

[@wheeln24-79]

I'm sure he'll be on there.

[@tylerlinger9968]

Yes definitely

[@Matty.Hill_87]

It'll already be in the works

[@NoLyinEvry1sDyin]

WheelMAN !

[@ryanrestrepo5567]

Hey Taylor, I'm a current medical student and I must say that when I see a video of yours come up on my feed it is the best study break I can think of. The natural sounds of you working on your cars is truly therapeutic!

[@chunkyfor20]

So glad we get to hear the 30 BEEPs from your wrench, wouldn't have slept tonight without that.

[@MikeKraemer87]

I'm a simple man, when Taylor uploads, i watch the entire damn thing and then smash that like button.

[@jakobrocks2]

Always love your positive approach to the usual roadblocks you find working on cars! You wouldn't be where you are now without it

[@BasicDev]

Finally a job i can relate to. Needing parts, missing hardware, broken tools, and issues every step of the way

[@stephencarter1442]

My dad would use a large bottom tap on pilot bushing and 98 times out of a hundred it would come right out after I tried grease puller etc an screwed it up and the freeze plug would never be touched. I miss his life hacks RIP big Jim.

[@ssceverythingcummins2985]

A smart man , I was just gonna say tap the bushing put a bolt in and pull it out . But then again I've been wrenching for 20 years cheers

[@OwenBuckingham11]

The video where Taylor traded for the FC was actually the first vid I saw and I've loved every upload since. You have taught me so much and made me a better mechanic, thank you 🤘

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Watch his older videos , there's some awesome stuff in there

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Love Taylor Ray videos. He doesn't show too much of the same thing, doesn't speed up the footage too much and just the right amount of yadda yadda.. Excellent editing. 👍

[@sgtchiefbeef9725]

I learned the drill trick with the pilot bearing after fighting with mine for 3 days. I ended up calling my dad to try to get him to help and he told me that. Would of NEVER thought of drilling the bearing out.

[@mndlessdrwer]

It's still absolutely baffling to me how large the engine bay actually is on the FC. Like, it starts out with a tiny motor to begin with but they still gave you just SO MUCH ROOM. I will always love a stock FC. It's just got such simple and beautiful wedge body lines. Unfortunately, most people swap the front bumper or wide body it and the balance is spoiled because of that. You can still make it a beautiful car with aftermarket body kits, but it's a lot of work and expense to get back to the same level of sophisticated beauty that it started out as. A shame yours kinda needs a new front fender.

[@stashtrey1]

Bread method has worked well for me every time I've done it (all on BMW 6 cyl motors). Always blows my mind.

[@_.Mercury._]

Ls fc rx7 is a dream build of mine, live this “series”.

[@SDSBBQs]

*A Taylor Ray video? What a pleasant surprise for a Saturday afternoon!*

[@tylerkolt3993]

there is always a solution to the problem. something my dad tells and shows me every time we work on some thing. you are going to be an amazing fabricator

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I'm the kind of person to throw a fit and threaten to burn down my garage everytime I get stuck... Then I'll think of a simple solution a week later and sort it 🤣

[@Taylordrifts]

Used to be me as well. Now I’m just like okay. What’s the solution there has to be one.

[@jaequonkey6024]

Can’t wait to hear the l33 In her new home

[@ElkinsEric]

I always use a scotchbrite pad for gasket surfaces. Hell even on my Jeeps diffs. Check out LubeLocker gaskets for your diff if your constantly opening them up. Saves a lot of time and they DO NOT LEAK!

[@scottschneider4144]

Taylor has to be my favorite KZbinr

[@510fitzy2]

Just an idea. Find a large tap and the appropriate size bolt for those pilot bushes and make a basic puller, just for those moments Its a bronze alloy it will tap like butter. Its junk anyways. May as well make life easier. Love the content Taylor.

[@pushrodgarage8716]

Uploaded 43 seconds ago? I’ve never clicked a video so fast

[@bryanaguilar2626]

Idk what the hell it is but you just make some great car videos!! You’ve taught me so much

[@cheynelehnick7291]

I just had this pilot bearing issue myself! Multiple different styles of rented pullers, then failing at the grease trick finally put a Dremel to it and got it out in a couple of minutes

[@stashtrey1]

Picked up the Milwaukee M12 right--angle disc/die grinder and holy shit is it an awesome tool. How the hell have I gone without it this long?!? Absolutely recommend getting one if you work on cars/engines. Even for little stuff like cleaning up the heads of bolts on your motor....to cleaning gasket off via Roloc white bristle. After seeing Taylor use one for so long I had to finally go get one and add to my stable of Milwaukee impacts, ratchets, sawzall, multi tool and leaf blower.

[@Crispy1320]

I love how Rowdy your Miata sounds

[@chrishanna3422]

I've learned so much from watching this channel, very very very helpful.

[@Tuskanr]

That damn rooster was having a good time.

[@NICKGAR7]

Good bit of jibber jabber. Great chilled out shop with them there chickens squawkin’ in the background. Thanks

[@ethansmith7223]

There you go Taylor. Now you have the block for that turbo c-10 you have wanted to build

[@MrArcticPOWER]

Idk if I'm more exited about the new engine or the new windshield honestly

[@brandonpayne1207]

Being up here in Michigan, rusty bolts are everywhere. I think I've used nearly every trick in the book. Drill out, burn out, grind out, cut out... But there is always a way.🔩💣🔥

[@jergunsjunk]

Love the vids taylor, i finished my build with your help. Chur. Please put a hairdryer on the cast 5.3 for the fc when this combo has had enough.

[@This_username_is_already_used]

Lmao youtube subtitles when u backup the miata “music” “applause”

[@brandoniusbell1548]

Love the rooster in the background. Love the build...Love the channel. Keep up the great work man.

[@andrewtaylor9153]

Loving the content all the way from down here in Australia

[@claytonbaker5858]

Glad to see you grow my friend.. killing it...

[@Grooove_e]

I used to be that way with repairs where if I couldn't figure it out, I would give up. But then I bought an old bugeye WRX as my daily so now repairs have to get done one way or another cause I gotta get to work lol

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

Very nice progress. I'm very curious about the sound too! Regards, Nico.

[@GSMMW]

Thank you Taylor.

[@Jesuswalkss]

Cant wait till this thing is driving again on the track, paint the fc or wrap it soon please 🙏 car is gonna look so good once its one color

[@andrewkelly3702]

Yes the best part of the day is here!

[@paullmight42]

the miata is so wonderfully grumbly...

[@johnm5625]

Keep up the great content

[@Zoolah2X]

Are you buisy ?

[@johnm5625]

Michael Nash huh

[@LS__812]

@@johnm5625I think that's the first time I've seen that asked in KZbin comment section..

[@johnm5625]

4GsRacing same

[@tannershanksftw]

@@Zoolah2X how're you pal?

[@blixxy1320]

I love how he chooses ads that most of us would actually be interested in

[@timothystrunk7323]

0:03 the exhaust blows the ground it looks really cool

[@user-gp6sw]

Should do a dollar shave club promo with Ben. Get him cleaned up and get paid lol

[@GrindhousePerformance]

Now that's what I'm talking about 👍 detailed as always, great vid

[@Rezzinage]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! learing so much on different platforms, i have a impreza 2.5rs coupe.

[@ZeD69420]

put a 80 gallon fuel tank with pump in the bed of your truck like RicerMiata did so he has E85 for his cars with him. He can also still use his goose neck trailer which is similar to yours.

[@PAUL-1961.]

i would have used the grease method ,it works great,you would be amazed

[@aubreygoolsby]

Drink if yer playing the Jibber Jabbering drinking game.

[@rooster_saucer]

dang, i was excited to hear it fire up. awesome job.

[@dinxsy8069]

You should consider building/buying a gantry crane Taylor, much less of a ballache using a engine hoist, gives you much more headroom and angle to finagle the engine in.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Phew 456 subscribers.......You are freaking entertaining Love the the building and then the car on track.. No bullshit

[@samjennings4594]

Run e85 for the added protection. It can be a headache to find sometimes but if you have it you have it.

[@frankgeimer5952]

Impossible is just a frame of mind. It is mind over matter, if you don't mind, it just don't matter....Git 'er done!

[@dee9117]

Man this is awesome you do good work and work your butt off and then drive the wheels off of it lol thats whats up definitely love the channel man

[@GODLlKE]

Jesus. You said you had the 5.2 for over two years. Been watching for so long I didn’t realize it been that long sense you installed that guy

[@brucecarey915]

Awesome as always! Thanks!

[@soflo_justin934]

Put some grease on the crank and then when u heat it up and try to push it on real quick it can help and it would help it would also help when u need to take it off

[@jaygood87]

Please don't ever change what and how you do it on the you tube videos!👌 the only thing I could moan about is that it's not daily videos.. I would like to see you build a 2jz in something?

[@prosbo]

Need to get that rear bash bar powder coated asap, with all that rain you've had it's getting a decent surface rust going on.

[@porcupineisfluffy2566]

I love the FC, it’s probably my favourite car u own

[@MURATSEYİTHALİLOĞLU]

How do you make powerful engines? Can you help me please? What parts are required?What parts I need to buy and which parts I need to replace to make a powerful engine, I would be glad if you help.

[@lvl0adventurer910]

You should totally talk to Cleetus and Kevin to see if you can work with Kevin to help get the Miata and RX smooth and perfect tuning... Just don't let cleeter do it XD

[@willr69420]

Chickens! Always enjoy the sound of chickens in the background!

[@Zideruic]

*Awesome and insightful stuff about life* "ANYWAY JUST JIBBER JABBERIN"-Taylor Ray constantly

[@pedropartida1913]

Great video as always. What's going on with Ben's Blue Lightning? His car is looming great! Would like to see you before installing engines that you powerwash engine bay and clean it up on all your builds or swaps. Even if it's rattle canned, same for the engine. Fresh paint always makes it pop that much more. Stay healthy!

[@BBCharger5spd]

Stuck brass bearing... could tap it for a large bolt and use the bolt head as a pry-point

[@lunchbox517]

Youre videos are always great man getting it done lol

[@derekhansen6652]

Man I had the same problem when I put my balancer on, I heated it up and it stuck halfway on... Had to get a long bolt and some washers to get it on all the way😂

[@skidwerks1527]

There are only freeze plugs on the forged/dry sump cranks!

[@Swiftwinter]

ALL OF US: Full respect doing what we can with what we have.. Mr Papadakis: *face palm*

[@MrTIMETODIE1]

Brilliant video

[@WTFibangdrums]

I’d love to see this car go from side heater to end up going down the rabbit hole making it nice.

[@JacobCampbell135]

Bring this car to midpond and party with us!

[@christophersmith3899]

Looking good and keep it up bud

[@trailerparkgarage6574]

I’m really wanting to see a open header startup test, as I’m sure many others are

[@anomamos9095]

How to remove a spigot bearing. Get a drift wood or brass or other soft metal that is a tight fit into the bearing, fill in behind the bearing with grease or soap then drive the drift into the hole forcing the bearing out. Another method is to get a bit of wood or bar that just fits then cross drill into the bearing and insert screws to anchor in the bar then attach a slide hammer.

[@Taylordrifts]

Did you not see the part explaining that there’s a freeze plug there on an ls that you can push out?

[@anomamos9095]

@@Taylordrifts Read more of my comment.

[@Thorbrook]

awesome video. love ur channel

[@Frootloopzzideaz]

Just want to say thank you for working in millimeters and not inches. So easy to say 31 mm instead of 1 3/723 inches

[@Carnerd101]

You do good work.

[@24hr6]

Would love to see this body buttoned up and have it as a secondary smaller drift event vehicle 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DirtyMason133]

Watching you put the “new” engine in that dirty bay gave me anxiety lol! Good work though!

[@sarmce]

🤣

[@israelcardona5170]

Part of the game of calling it the abandon FC is not cleaning at all and letting it sit. Didn't you know that? Maybe he'll make a video of him cleaning it titled "clearing 30 years of dirt and road grime off the abandoned FC" just like he did with his neglected to be washed trailer 😂

[@DirtyMason133]

Israel Cardona it still gives me anxiety regardless lol

[@israelcardona5170]

@@DirtyMason133 😂

[@TheHoosierDrifter]

My cats despise the torque wrench beeping 😾

[@nissanrider1155]

A hack saw blade and some tape for a handle can make quick work of the pilot bushing in a pinch.

[@Taylordrifts]

That was my plan but I didn’t have any small saw blades. Maybe a jig saw would have worked.

[@loganriechers8764]

@@Taylordrifts You had a carbide burr so you could have modded a blade to fit.

[@joeestes8114]

Dam that hurts watching him squat like that putting that clutch on the flywheel! Yes Iam old and I did that stuff when I was younger!

[@nicholasnunez5100]

Love the content you put out it gets me motivated to get my builds as clean as yours! Anyways what headers are you running?! I need some headers in my z32..

[@JeffSlover]

Hopefully this isn't a problem, but if memory serves, when you put in the dry sump in the LS, you put in a new billet dumbbell thing, and I thought you said it changes the way that the oil flows. Does that need to come out of this engine now that it is on a wet sump system?

[@behradsays]

I believe that's an upgrade he said you should do to ANY LS, regardless.

[@JeffSlover]

Good, I was thinking he said that the dumbbell that he put in was longer to redirect the oil flow.

[@Bumblebee4788]

Look a Taylor now! Remember when he looked the FC and was seriously thinking to pass on getting the car.....

[@joshuawatford8006]

That's how I had to get my bushing out of my old S10 lol.

[@lordrc9610]

14:25 the difference between a parts hanger or backyard mechanic and a mechanic right there. ive learned too, sometimes you have to think outside the box a lil.

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Isn’t there some sort of thing for the dry sump in the back of the block where the dumbbell is?

[@shanedavis2578]

he just upgraded the dumbell itself. no reason to change it again

[@danimal865]

Should have put an ice cube in the pilot bushing, then used the slide hammer tool.