13BT and REW hybrid engine questions

djmtsu · 01-16-2010, 09:47 PM

So, I will make this a simple, you guys make it complicated.

Phase 1: FD roller
Phase 2: S5 13BT
Phase 3: ??

Discuss.

I would hate to have to buy another engine when I have one already. Also, I know the FD tranny's are 3rd/reverse damage prone. I would love to use an FC 5spd trans and clutch hydraulics, but then there is the PPF issue.

So, help me understand that there is no way to make this work, or explain how it will, and what parts are needed.

I am not against taking the engine apart.

***TitaniumTT*** · 01-16-2010, 10:58 PM

Have someone compentent rebuild the tranny and don't abuse it, should last a while. That solves the PPF issue. Otherwise you're stuck building some pretty intense bracing mounting for the rear. PPF was there for a reason.

That brings about mounting the 13BT in the FD though. That's not going to be easy, I don't think. Benefit is though that you have the engine pretty well located with the PPF, so there will be little to no fore/aft guess work and only a little side to side.

A 13B-RE can have the rear iron tapped and use the stock FD mounts, I don't believe the lands are on the rear plate for the BT engine. I dunno if it's worth it to go through all the hassle, might be better to sell the 13BT and buy a 13B-REW, should be close to a wash and save alot of headaches. It's what I would do, but I'm going the RE route.

Congrats again on the addition DJ........ trying to fill your rotary stable before the thought of college comes to mind

djmtsu · 01-17-2010, 09:52 AM

I haven't bought it yet, but it is a strong option. It is a friend of mine's, and comes with alot of goodies, just no engine or trans.

The plan would be to get a jspec and rebuild it. I would keep it mostly stock, except for reliability mods, and remove the rats nest. Still, I would have alot of questions since I am an FD noob.

Thanks for the help Brian!

01-16-2010, 09:47 PM	#1
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	13BT and REW hybrid engine questions So, I will make this a simple, you guys make it complicated. Phase 1: FD roller Phase 2: S5 13BT Phase 3: ?? Discuss. I would hate to have to buy another engine when I have one already. Also, I know the FD tranny's are 3rd/reverse damage prone. I would love to use an FC 5spd trans and clutch hydraulics, but then there is the PPF issue. So, help me understand that there is no way to make this work, or explain how it will, and what parts are needed. I am not against taking the engine apart. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

01-16-2010, 10:58 PM	#2
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Have someone compentent rebuild the tranny and don't abuse it, should last a while. That solves the PPF issue. Otherwise you're stuck building some pretty intense bracing mounting for the rear. PPF was there for a reason. That brings about mounting the 13BT in the FD though. That's not going to be easy, I don't think. Benefit is though that you have the engine pretty well located with the PPF, so there will be little to no fore/aft guess work and only a little side to side. A 13B-RE can have the rear iron tapped and use the stock FD mounts, I don't believe the lands are on the rear plate for the BT engine. I dunno if it's worth it to go through all the hassle, might be better to sell the 13BT and buy a 13B-REW, should be close to a wash and save alot of headaches. It's what I would do, but I'm going the RE route. Congrats again on the addition DJ........ trying to fill your rotary stable before the thought of college comes to mind __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

01-17-2010, 09:52 AM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I haven't bought it yet, but it is a strong option. It is a friend of mine's, and comes with alot of goodies, just no engine or trans. The plan would be to get a jspec and rebuild it. I would keep it mostly stock, except for reliability mods, and remove the rats nest. Still, I would have alot of questions since I am an FD noob. Thanks for the help Brian! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5