how difficult a task would it be to put a Cosmo 13B-REW (the same as the FD 13B-REW essentially, right?) into my FC?

i know the engine mounts are slightly different, but that couldn't be too hard to alter now could it?

It is just that i haven't heard of anyone doing it, so i assume that there is something that makes it not worth the effort (besides the cost & availability of the engine itself)

Any advice, or pointers to website detailing this engine transplant much appreciated.

If i buy the engine, it is complete with the stock twin turbo set-up. Should i anticipate any problems there?

i have just found a package that is quite a good deal, and am seriously considering it.....

Thanks 4 any replies,
Perry Gehenna

 

im putting one in. You need the k2rd cosmo mounts. Ill be running mine with an FD harness, FD twins and a PowerFC. Ill keep you posted how it goes.

 

The Cosmo 2 rotor (13B-RE) and the 3rd gen's 13B-REW do have their minimal differences... I can tell you that the intake manifold/runners/ports are larger on the cosmo. But you cannot use the ecu/wiring harness with it because it can only be used on the cosmo auto tranny. The 13B-REW can be used with the stock wiring harness with minimal changes for running in the FC. I am putting mine together with Haltech so I couldn't give you exact wiring directions for the stock harness...

The engine mounts on the Cosmo engine are similar to the FC motors in that they are on the middle housing. K2RD sells a kit that allows you to use your stock mounting points in your car and on the motor, and it fits in just like a turbo2 motor. Although... the FD motor has the mounts on the rear housing. In which you would need to physically modify the housings and mounts to get the motor into the car, you cannot just buy some mounts and bolt it in.