First Gen RX7 no-prep drag car build. Tearing it all apart

[@theoldmansgarage]

As light as this car will be, the 67’s will be just fine. An aluminum 5.3 or 6.2 LS would be your best option due to the fact you’re familiar with them and already have extra parts

[@young11984]

Cant believe what im seeing here, Old man is recommending an LS. Hell has frozen over guys😂😂

[@geniferteal4178]

​​@young11984 He will also suggest a carburetor. Watch out for that.

[@bitsa3132]

What about running no inter cooler. And the car on methanol. Less stuff save weight. Would that work ??

[@DMH707]

What a sight to see. The old man suggesting an LS😂🤘🏼

[@cjhott]

Try to replicate BeerMoney's powerplant and he's going to have a very fast ride

[@husky701rider9]

LETS GOOOOOO. absolutely better content than the Stuper Bowl here.

[@akpolack]

Race cars > sportsball

[@fastsilverado]

GO CHIEFS!!!

[@rodneyammons5980]

@@fastsilveradolet’s go got a 1000 on it

[@Taylordrifts]

I forgot it was the Super Bowl today 🤦‍♂️😂

[@Adrellias]

​@@Taylordriftsso did the rest of us 😂

[@Pro_ject240]

The only Taylor we need on Sundays

[@upstatesinglespeed7177]

Swiftly stated

[@brandondimmitt8467]

Amen

[@brandondimmitt8467]

@@upstatesinglespeed7177😂😂😂 👌

[@adamreynolds1851]

Kevin would be a good source. To check over the chassis, before you get to deep ,with your plans ,make sure the cage is good for whatever racing your planning on

[@rhyssutherland8937]

Even Tye from cleeters crew. Awesome chassis and suspension guy.

[@deegandenham8785]

This guy could build a birdhouse and I’d be entertained I like the shop upgrades 😂

[@Onewheelordeal]

Yea but we all know it would be a sick custom birdhouse

[@theoldmansgarage]

Dude, excellent job editing and voice overs!!!

[@chelohmh]

gotta love the olds man

[@Taylordrifts]

Thank you! The more I do voiceovers the more I appreciate your storytelling ability. It's so much harder than it seems.

[@Gui.marino]

This is why I LOVE your channel, you don't cut out the real life struggles! It takes a lot of ingenuity to work alone and you show it all

[@theoldmansgarage]

Aluminum 6.2 is what I’d use personally.

[@craigfinnegan8337]

Old man are u sure? I’m pretty sure it would have a small block! And nitrous are u getting so old your forgetting your roots!? Lol

[@freedomfox8183]

Shut up ... I'm going to get ahold of the old man and tell him someone's using his phone... Got to be Tommy or Billy playing a prank😂... Just kidding man... I agree he should stick with an LS platform as he knows it and has spare parts I'm sure for them

[@slysithejuicegy]

Isn't block strength a limiting factor?

[@monroefive-o40]

@@freedomfox8183😂😂

[@ninaallen7849]

I'm thinking coyote more power capabilities and more rpm still light

[@jeffp.1587]

I am super excited about how much fabric you gonna be doing on this! I really enjoy the in-depth videos about the fabrication and mechanical side! It also sounds like it’s going to be a 5.0 . Can’t wait for the next video!

[@John-kl3ue]

Looking forward to this build..I’m not a drift car man .But just love the channel mate ..from outback Western..Australia I used to drag race as well .back around 2000 ..had an injection Cleveland in mine …the little car will fly being that light ..any way this old bloke loves the channel

[@ayesjunandy5435]

The moment we've all been awaiting

[@allenlord3679]

Can't wait to see yours and Hayden's line up. Would be awesome seeing Both No prep Rx-7's line up.

[@Ontheregz]

Taylor will probably win once he figures out what setup to use and how to dial it in. Taylor’s builds are anything but budget so a junkyard 5.3 won’t be in the mix lol.

[@kurtseyffert6649]

have you not seen hayden run then he whips the floor of better builds@@Ontheregz

[@NottiOne]

Get a good leaf blower to dry ur cars after

[@wakeboarder721]

Taylor the table would have been a good job for your new forklift

[@matelocaa]

10:50 I was thinking you would just throw the table on the lift hahaha

[@longsautoshop9104]

Right or use the forklift he has sitting in the back ground

[@Taylordrifts]

@@longsautoshop9104 I would have but it's got 12 bare wheels stacked on it and a bunch piled around it. Would have taken me 30 minutes to get it out. lol

[@tylerpoling8151]

I think he was meaning one of your main cat lifts ​@@Taylordrifts

[@Taylordrifts]

@@tylerpoling8151 the main poster did. Lol the other guy said use the forklift. Which I thought about. But it was burried. Lol

[@tylerpoling8151]

​@Taylordrifts lol my bad I forgot about your forklift

[@Ontheregz]

Yes! This is going to be an amazing build series. Super excited to watch you fab and build the turbo kit. It’s always entertaining watching you do all the wiring and plumbing too, you build super clean harnesses and are ocd when routing your lines, harnesses etc. The twin turbski v8 is going to be killer in that tiny lightweight chassis, all the torque you will ever need down low for them 60ft’s and all the power you will ever need up top for them trap speeds.

[@tylerblevins5151]

I never comment on KZbin videos. But this is the second time thus thoughts run across my head. You may think about strapping the car to the lift arms as light as that car is it would be super easy to get to weight biased to the rear. Great videos man I've been watching for ever thanks for always giving great content!

[@gotthumbs2235]

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[@Taylordrifts]

I appreciate you! It’s rare I’ve found a brand that I want to work with long term like this because I’m so passionate about the product/service but it’s really is life changing. Quick. Good food. Taste delicious. Idk how they do it. Meals I think ehhh. This won’t be my favorite. End up being delicious. And it’s convenient time wise. I’m glad you like it too!

[@thomasvittetoe1930]

Who else loves his builds , I was hooked on the Vett build

[@asylumental]

What a unit. Can't wait to see you at sick week next year.

[@janpellegrom9649]

Would love to see it on a drag and drive when you are done! Keep up the great work 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ebbarc]

A better suggestion for your aluminum clamp soft Jaws would it be to remove an eighth from the mounting surface area allowing for the 4-inch and also giving a step so that the aluminum will have to push against the original Vise Jaws adding stability

[@Icessassin]

Taylor you bought a drill press! Use it hahahaha, talking all about square and using a hand drill when the mag-drill press is sitting there like

[@Minitrucks_and_motorcycles]

Nothing better than a lazy Sunday afternoon and a t-ray video!

[@Sgeo1999]

13:03 u can recess the casters in the leg use a router. Just make sure wheels can turn.

[@randystull1502]

Cant wait to see what you end up with, especially with the knowledge that you talk with the Hoskinsons.....Billy and family are the real deal from here in Ohio.....great people.

[@24kNick]

It’s gonna be in the side of the wall there’s a reason 99% of these rx7s don’t do no prep

[@T.Watts89]

​@@24kNickUnderated comment!! And everyone you do see is fucking WILD!!! HANG THE FUCK ON!

[@horsefly1020]

I'm guessing the short wheelbase is not great when on the edge of traction. ​@@24kNick

[@24kNick]

@@horsefly1020 you are correct , these cars are already a handful to drive with prep and big tires , If the car starts getting out of shape it will be almost impossible to save it , and it’s even worse with no prep . Cant forget that the chassis was meant for a rotary and will probably have a harder time handling the torque . You would need double frame rails for the torque , and those are virtually impossible to put in the car unless you are very small , and even if you are small the frame rail is gonna press against your thigh , it’s uncomfortable and it’s dangerous. There’s only ONE rx7 that I know of that has done a lot of no prep before and it’s “Bola de Humo “ , that car actually ran on the OG street outlaws show . You might know the car from the 1320video “ the turbo is bigger than the motor “ .

[@Hammerhead5353]

There is quite a few of these cars that no prep that do well anything with enough power is a handful on a no prep surface

[@MyDraw]

Awesome to watch this build happen, one thing for the future Taylor I'd recommend to save time and for future stuff. is a standalone pressure washer mounted by or in the garage with a reel setup, makes life easier and with how many cars we go through it makes it a breeze.

[@pieterv6984]

Thank you Taylor, we appreciate you too! Your content brings smiles.

[@MrSuzukiyamaha]

Those rollers are awesome. A bit old for this stuff now, but those would have been great back in the day. I enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@taylorlyons5694]

Haven’t been as excited about a project as I am for this one! Can’t wait for another full build series from one of the best!

[@johnhenryburkemper4049]

Super excited for this project. We all know taylor is gonna go overkill and build an insane racecar 😂

[@cpturrini]

Josway in the truck VS the drag build should happen!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottcrabtree8923]

Going with the old small block and a blow thru set up I bet. That will be Awesome !! Can't wait to see what you choose

[@MichaelAverycarhauler1969]

The tin work in this car looks super nice! Talk about serviceability access. Also very excited for this project, though I was hoping for a fire breathing Dorito machine, lol 😂

[@austin3627]

Really excited for this project, ive missed the super in depth build like the Vet was and this will definitely scratch that itch. For the engine bay space, could you go to a mustang 2 front end so you can cut out the shock towers? That would free up a ton of space.

[@rayjedi]

As a VW guy how about a VR6 for the engine and a compound turbo system? Its something new for the channel, you have multiple displacement options (2.8l-3.6l) , its about as short as an 4cyl. Also very puerto rican, as in the south part we have a history with racing VWs and just the love for them as well!

[@justinmoody3492]

The src boys peer pressuring people into that no prep life.. i love it

[@briangoudreau5793]

Have you seen the vice that Finnegan got it’s a magnet base he uses it for the same thing

[@mcintyretyler89]

Someone really took their time with all that paneling looks sic.

[@gripdefiant]

Perhaps there is a small plasma table in the works once the loft is setup? Seems like a solid addition to your toolset. Save you some time making those round edges on the belt sander 😉

[@robertkeller7868]

Brother, I love watching the shop projects.

[@tech_by_mark]

Welcome, Hi from RSA Ive been watching the channel from the mx5 V8 BUILD and old shop. VETTE was a sick build Awesome series to watch For the rx7 build. Part1 Pretty insane to see all the bits come off It's crazy to see you work at night. Pulling the car into the shop Couldn't even think of doing something like that here were I'm from.

[@hardknox1917]

That big block SMX is gonna be sweet in that Taylor

[@Matt_Huffman]

Excited to see this build come to life. I really appreciate the hard work that you put into these videos.

[@tannergreytak6743]

This is gonna be the best build of 2024! Cant wait to see what you do with it

[@PedroLopez-ot5yy]

I’ve been waiting for years for him to get into drag racing/no prep with his mind seat and building expertise going be a wrecking Ball

[@TruckingWithClint]

That stuff looks like old fire suppression stuft

[@Moosekeys]

If you need 4" opening drill 2 holes at the bottom outside of those plates and 2 more up near the top and thread them so you can bolt another plate to the outside of the current jaws and itll give you more opening and with 4 bolt spots it wont bend.

[@95turbostang21]

That rx-7 is beautiful and well built. Congratulations

[@Adrellias]

Can't wait to see this build take shape 🤘 so excited. Stick the ac on dehumidifier to help dry it out.

[@tylerq5672]

I’m so excited for this. Drag and drive and no prep! Let’s go!

[@ocfp519]

No prep is life, thats mostly what im envolved in (building cars, warching or racing myself) so much fun and way better then your normal drag racing, basically legal street racing

[@DMH707]

I wouldn’t run mirror turbo setup. Because then you need to have 2 spares where if you run regular you can keep one spare

[@Sildejobs]

I just bought one of those vices because i seen how you use it. Haven't made the aluminum part yet, glad I see you're upgrading the material! I'll do the same. Great tool

[@dargorbr3]

You can use one large turbo without a waste gate and use a electronic waste gate on the intercooler inlet to limit the boost entering the engine. That way, the turbo is always spooled up and pedaling it is not a problem

[@dragonflyjoyride]

Taylor, I know you like doing work yourself but for some stuff you should try SendCutSend like the aluminum pieces you made for the soft jaws. They can cut and add the holes for the screws. I can’t wait to see what direction you go with the car.✌🏼

[@PedroBorgesNH]

Question 1: why didn't you use the portable bench drill to make the holes on the new plates? I imagine would be easier to make the holes straight. Question 2: why not weld 3 braces (one on each end and one in the middle) of the thinner plate in a way that the vise would support it? would be strong and allow larger pipes. Other than that, great to see the drag build moving forward, hope to see it soon on bradenton going against ol' cleet.

[@curtisshaffer295]

Light and short wheel base should be a beast

[@esomerrick]

For the dash tool you made, you could also weld the small piece to a nut so that you could use a ratcheting wrench on it. Or just use a 1/4 bit in a 1/4 wrench but that was a pretty big slot, so not sure if that would be enough.

[@foxVII]

Wow what a beauty that chassis is all cleaned up. Cant wait to see what you put in it.

[@honxsolo]

Love the carbon tubs. Would you mind telling me what pressure washer you used? I like how small it is.

[@adamrisner660]

Love your rx7, I did a ported 85 rx7 with a 650 holly that ripped pretty good. Killer car man can't wait to see it done.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Cut a rabbet into the aluminum. Add shoulders for the vise jaws. Can give you that extra opening without losing thickness. Just need a mill, or just simple jig on grinder.

[@franker1111]

Never new this channel till I seen it on old man's garage. Not bad

[@johnmcleod7347]

Need to work out a class you want to run in first before as turbo sizes might be class related

[@tomlanore4283]

Mill an 1/16" off the two 3/8" plates where the plates overlap the clamp jaws on the vice. You would still maintain the rigidity of the 3/8" plates.

[@NottiOne]

You need a Joun tool for those pins, they are great thing to have, use them at work all the time

[@rallysport4207]

Taylor idk what kind of sprinkler heads you have but u can make an adapter that u attach a hose to and have water right there at the shop. Also loving the rx7 content can’t wait to see the build!

[@aidenmoss1325]

Rollerblade caster are what ya want, roll beautifully but are still nice and small

[@geniferteal4178]

Word of caution from Steve Morris . Build a transmission tunnel.

[@BubbysFabShop]

FTI transmission which is near you powerglide or th400 . I run they're th400 in my wagon and i do no prep and done 2 sick week events without any issues. Loving this build already

[@13BryceNichols]

No lie. I'm VERY surprised from the amount of first gen builds going on.

[@thunderbirdizations]

9:15 Worst case scenario disassemble your vice and trim 1/4” off the end of the vice(not the aluminum plate) with the bandsaw, clean it up with the sander if alignment is an issue afterwards

[@bendooley550]

Build/buy a drill squaring block. Easy to grab and use to keep your hand steady.

[@horsefly1020]

I like the old imports. ive got a old 89 Mitsubishi starion just sitting, one of these years i might build ot into something.

[@dennisrumba7545]

R2 would have made that bench/caster project a breeze! Cheers, love your videos!

[@mcintyretyler89]

Damn that things mint. Blank canvas, wise choices. Rewards will come brother

[@MrRee-kn4xd]

I'm stoked to watch this build, glad to see you getting into it. Whoever built those panels did a pretty decent job, you have a solid foundation to build off of.

[@natedupuy8951]

He’ll Yee I’m excited to see where this car goes and that truck!!!!!!

[@chriswagner3352]

I think you can cut most of the sheetmetal out abover the front frame rail between the strut tower and the firewall with compromising structral integrity to put the turbo in that general area. I would leave the top part to keep the integrity. There is already a 4"-6" hole cut out on the pasengers side. Just continue that cut from the firewall along the frame rail, to the strut tower, to the upper strut bar back to the firewall. There might also be enough room to run the down pipe under the cowl and back into the engine assuming you are doing a turbo methanol engine. You would also lose a little bit of front weight doing it that way. Also shortens the length of down pipe needed saving more weight.

[@MisfitSince85]

That light of a car for some no prep street stuff a 4G63/Glide combo would be a cold piece.

[@Scout_Shitbox]

He’s going v8 he said

[@MisfitSince85]

@@Scout_Shitbox I can comprehend that, thank you.

[@ninaallen7849]

Doesn't make since with no prep you need quick response with no lag and easy maintenance. A coyote would be ideal lots of rpm like 4 cylinder but still the power and response of v8

[@LTCustomz]

You need to build this for drag and drive. I'd love to see you get into that

[@toddkane3152]

Love all the previous random stuff, possibly more than the vette build. Was looking forward to this for skill gains ❤

[@avafunkulo]

Get so hyped everytime I see you've uploaded. Much love from Australia

[@edwardsheets926]

These are my favorite videos you do .. I found u when u was doing the vet exhaust.. I enjoy the fab stuff alot

[@taw5218]

Them SRC boys rubbed off on ya! Hoping for another colab soon.

[@midwestdave33]

Highly recommend a LT 5.3 l for a power plant.

[@Analogtodigital]

Planning on adding an upper frame rail and making a sealed trans tunnel?

[@timmiller6454]

Taylor ray 2024 Christmas tree drag winner I'm calling it

[@craigmolson1407]

This build is going to be sick, your build quality matched with 1st gen rx7 drag car

[@NickTaylorRickPowers]

Run the turbos down low and at the front for less headache approach

[@andrewtegarden6314]

Just cannot wait for your first drag race if you do that like you drift number 1 👍🏼

[@PennerFab]

Man the fit and finish of this car is actually so much better than i expected! Kudos to whoever built it 👌

[@9thGenerationCajun]

I had a 83 RX7 in my teens. I'd love to have another one 🔥

[@Kozzren]

This and the loft build ive been waiting for, lets freaking gooo!

[@joshakadigga]

Its gonna be a Coyote TT settup and i like it!

[@dooformuladlx]

Doubtful, Coyotes are huge and he said he was running out of room with the measurements for a TT LS

[@LeviGarrett_]

Judging by him saying it’s not gonna be an ls, and size constraints my money is on sbf or sbc

[@ludda42]

Coyote would be cool but they are big

[@young11984]

@@LeviGarrett_or an LT

[@horsefly1020]

​@@dooformuladlxsame width as a BBC so yea it's pretty big.

[@NottiOne]

These cars are wheelie happy, make sure you get ur corner weights before making a permanent engine location. Sometimes they have to be way more forward than u think.

[@tomhind625]

Def sat in a body shop, all too familiar with body filler dust

[@dlewisinak]

I would love to see a Steve Morris SML in this!

[@yvesf5355]

Very Cool build can't wait for the next Part ,thanks