Ideas for swaps other than a V8.

Turbo vw · 07-15-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

That is a pretty wide block to put in there. I think it has been done though.

I wish I had money, I would put either an E36 M3, or an E39 M5 BMW engine in one.

Torquey and flat power.

yea a buddy of mine was going to buy my 88 and do it but he never did lol

85rx-7gsl-se · 07-15-2008, 07:51 PM

I think Z31 VG30DET have been done, but I am not sure if the actually TTs will fit without shock tower mods?

Whizbang · 07-16-2008, 08:34 AM

i have a few ideas, some have been mentioned, but at the same time, i already have engines and chassis floating around.

1. 2.3T. i have one engine at my shop, and another at my friends yard. I have been back and forth on using this thing, or just selling it seeing i got the whole thing for real cheap.

2. The reason i am not thinking about using the 2.3 is because i want to use the FE3. Sure, most people say it wasn't available here and only in FWD overseas. BUT it was the engine, in RWD format, in the 99-04 Kia Sportages that we find our 4.778 gears from.

why, well here is a comparison of Fe3 rods to Sr20 rods.

3. cummins? lol

djmtsu · 07-16-2008, 08:56 AM

FE3 is the daddy swap for the 2g 626's (like mine!!)

I would like to put a stout F2T in one, but the DIS is a PITA to use a standalone with (Megasquirt), and F-CON is impossible to locate here in the states as well. If you convert to the distributor from an NA, you run into clearance issues with the firewall.

FerociousP · 07-25-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

you run into clearance issues with the firewall.

hammer??

warwickben · 07-25-2008, 11:01 PM

whats the deal with fe3/f3t never heard of these

djmtsu · 07-26-2008, 09:00 AM

The FE3 is the JDM 2.0L DOHC 4 cylinder Mazda put in the 626's. It is a very stout engine, and can take alot of power. Mazda later used the design in the Miata's, and Kia 'stole' it for the Sportages. There is no FE3T (turbo), only the F2T.

warwickben · 08-12-2008, 11:40 AM

this is a odd post for me not sure if this is the right place, but has any one out side of pro rally guys made a rx7 awd? also any one heard of some one putting a 12a/13b in to a awd car.

SouthSideSlider · 09-13-2008, 02:34 PM

anyone thought of making a CA20DET powered FC? you can get a CA20E fro stanza's and S12 200SX's and do a head swap fr a CA18DET head.

misthael · 09-13-2008, 03:30 PM

I'd like to see an Escort RS Cosworth drive train shoved into a pre '86 rotary car.

My ex-roommate was working on putting a VH45 from an Infinity Q45 in his 2nd gen.

djmtsu · 09-13-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by warwickben

this is a odd post for me not sure if this is the right place, but has any one out side of pro rally guys made a rx7 awd? also any one heard of some one putting a 12a/13b in to a awd car.

There have been theories of how to do an AWD, the Pikes Peak rotaries were one off customs.

I would venture to say it would be easier to put a rotary into a B-Series 4wd or a first gen MPV All Wheel Drive.

Think about all the spindles/hubs, etc you have to adapt to fit into an FC or FB. Then think about where you would find room for a transfer case.

warwickben · 09-14-2008, 04:58 PM

heck to make one awd i think it mite as well be easier to cut off the whole front end of a rx7 and a awd car. and just make a custom tubular front end.

djmtsu · 09-14-2008, 07:01 PM

That is what they did for the Pikes Peak RX-7's. Tubular frame from the firewall forward tied into the roll cage (from what pictures show). The FC was also rocking a 3 rotor.

djmtsu · 09-14-2008, 07:10 PM

What I could find.

And the FB

warwickben · 09-17-2008, 03:52 AM

id so love to do this my self but with my luck it wouldn't go straight lol.

07-16-2008, 08:34 AM	#63
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i have a few ideas, some have been mentioned, but at the same time, i already have engines and chassis floating around. 1. 2.3T. i have one engine at my shop, and another at my friends yard. I have been back and forth on using this thing, or just selling it seeing i got the whole thing for real cheap. 2. The reason i am not thinking about using the 2.3 is because i want to use the FE3. Sure, most people say it wasn't available here and only in FWD overseas. BUT it was the engine, in RWD format, in the 99-04 Kia Sportages that we find our 4.778 gears from. why, well here is a comparison of Fe3 rods to Sr20 rods. 3. cummins? lol __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-16-2008, 08:56 AM	#64
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	FE3 is the daddy swap for the 2g 626's (like mine!!) I would like to put a stout F2T in one, but the DIS is a PITA to use a standalone with (Megasquirt), and F-CON is impossible to locate here in the states as well. If you convert to the distributor from an NA, you run into clearance issues with the firewall. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-26-2008, 09:00 AM	#67
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	The FE3 is the JDM 2.0L DOHC 4 cylinder Mazda put in the 626's. It is a very stout engine, and can take alot of power. Mazda later used the design in the Miata's, and Kia 'stole' it for the Sportages. There is no FE3T (turbo), only the F2T. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Last edited by djmtsu; 07-26-2008 at 09:04 AM..

09-13-2008, 02:34 PM	#69
SouthSideSlider Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Goose Creek/Summerville iTrader: (0) Posts: 60 Rep Power: 17	anyone thought of making a CA20DET powered FC? you can get a CA20E fro stanza's and S12 200SX's and do a head swap fr a CA18DET head. __________________ 2000 Acura Integra GS: daily driver 1990 Mazda RX-7 GTU: parts car. 1986 Mazda RX-7 base: under the knife.(no sunroof!!!) 1989 Volvo 745 turbo: B230ET,19T turbo,850 Turbo injectors,HKS Manual Boost Controler,Port/Polish,Oversized valves,titanium valve springs,M-Cam,G80 locker,modded AW71 transmission.

09-14-2008, 04:58 PM	#72
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	heck to make one awd i think it mite as well be easier to cut off the whole front end of a rx7 and a awd car. and just make a custom tubular front end. __________________

07-25-2008, 11:01 PM	#66
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	whats the deal with fe3/f3t never heard of these

08-12-2008, 11:40 AM	#68
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	this is a odd post for me not sure if this is the right place, but has any one out side of pro rally guys made a rx7 awd? also any one heard of some one putting a 12a/13b in to a awd car.

09-13-2008, 03:30 PM	#70
misthael The Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Owasso, OK iTrader: (0) Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	I'd like to see an Escort RS Cosworth drive train shoved into a pre '86 rotary car. My ex-roommate was working on putting a VH45 from an Infinity Q45 in his 2nd gen.

09-14-2008, 07:01 PM	#73
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	That is what they did for the Pikes Peak RX-7's. Tubular frame from the firewall forward tied into the roll cage (from what pictures show). The FC was also rocking a 3 rotor. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

09-14-2008, 07:10 PM	#74
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	What I could find. And the FB __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

09-17-2008, 03:52 AM	#75
warwickben sa rat rod Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tewksbury ma iTrader: (4) Posts: 408 Rep Power: 17	id so love to do this my self but with my luck it wouldn't go straight lol. __________________