I am nearly finished with the painstaking process of removing the flaking gunmetal paint from the housings and front cover

, I'd say they're about 90% clean right now. I also have pretty much all the other engine parts I need on the way right now (flywheel, LIM, BAC, etc). Then it's on to re-sealing the oil pan and installing Banzai Racing oil pan brace, then she'll be just about ready to drop in.
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-1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status.
-1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.