Engine swap??
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Engine swap??
I am looking to swap my 12a for a 13b turbo could some one throw around some numbers and give me a guess at what it will cost
i have 13 grand and still need to get it painted and the interior redone, new rims ect.
i have 13 grand and still need to get it painted and the interior redone, new rims ect.
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With you doing all the work:
5-7k for a stock swap
10-18k for a heavily modified setup
With that being said, this will get you started and on the road. A turbo rx7 is never done. It is a continuing saga.
Good luck.
5-7k for a stock swap
10-18k for a heavily modified setup
With that being said, this will get you started and on the road. A turbo rx7 is never done. It is a continuing saga.
Good luck.
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Let me put it this way. I have a couple of TII engines and trannys, both of which need rebuilt and most of the parts to install everything into my widebody. I do all of my own work and I'm still looking at spending a minimum of 4k more on parts and that's going with a turbo that's less than 1k and MegaSquirt for a standalone. I could easily spend 2500+ on a good bb turbo/exhaust header and another 1500+ on a top of the line standalone. A brand name intercooler system can run 1500-2500, then there's the rearend, safety equipment, tires/wheels/brake upgrades and installer's and tuner's time to add to that.
If you're willing to spend that kind of coin, make sure you find someone who has the experience, knowledge and has done this before. Don't forget to budget for the suspension/braking/handling mods needed to handle the new found power. I have over 2500 in suspension, brakes, tires/wheels and handling alone, to prepare the car for 350+ hp.
Just to give you an idea of prep work, check out the last link in my sig line and look for Dan S Young's widebody build. Dan's gone a bit crazier than I have.
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If you're willing to spend that kind of coin, make sure you find someone who has the experience, knowledge and has done this before. Don't forget to budget for the suspension/braking/handling mods needed to handle the new found power. I have over 2500 in suspension, brakes, tires/wheels and handling alone, to prepare the car for 350+ hp.
Just to give you an idea of prep work, check out the last link in my sig line and look for Dan S Young's widebody build. Dan's gone a bit crazier than I have.
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I am going to be honest my rx7 isnt my dream car
A evo 8 is and i have the money for one should i just say screw it and put my money into the evo
Opinions??
BUT
i still love the rx7 its a beast.
also what could i do to the rx7 to make it a reliable daily driver.
A evo 8 is and i have the money for one should i just say screw it and put my money into the evo
Opinions??
BUT
i still love the rx7 its a beast.
also what could i do to the rx7 to make it a reliable daily driver.
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If your dream car is an Evo VIII and you have the money than get it. It will outperform the stock first gen and most built ones out of the box and you will always regret not getting it if you don't. Just take your time and find a clean one.
On the other hand building a 1st gen is an experience in itself. Remarkably simple and just oh so fun to drive. I love mine so much, when one guy asked how much I wanted for it I told him $12K, just so he would stop asking. I would take that much for it, but I know no one would pay it, simply because they have no clue whats underneath.
1st gens are already reliable daily drivers. I beat the snot out of mine every day and I have very few problems. Just general tune-up and replacing worn stock parts will keep her running nicely. Always remember, a redline a day keeps the carbon away.
On the other hand building a 1st gen is an experience in itself. Remarkably simple and just oh so fun to drive. I love mine so much, when one guy asked how much I wanted for it I told him $12K, just so he would stop asking. I would take that much for it, but I know no one would pay it, simply because they have no clue whats underneath.
1st gens are already reliable daily drivers. I beat the snot out of mine every day and I have very few problems. Just general tune-up and replacing worn stock parts will keep her running nicely. Always remember, a redline a day keeps the carbon away.
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