I'm looking at buying a high miles '84 RX7. I have a rebuilt Chevy 350 putting out b/t 250-300hp and was thinking about replacing the 13B. Can anyone who has done this give me a few tips? What parts would need to be replaced, clearance issues? etc.

 

check out grannysspeedshop.com

get your suit on

 

go to this section for more help on ruining your rx-7 https://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/

and i got a tip for ya...but ill be nice and keep it to myself

 

poor guy..... doen't even know the pile of **** he stepped into.... a shame we're not more helpful with this sort of thing.... i'm impressed someone decided to lend a hand... kudos!

 

v8rx7.com

torquecentral.com <-- read the forums

you'll find much better help regarding your motor. for all other FB stuff, look here!
careful what you say about "alternatives", some folks don't take too kindly to that kind of talk

HTH!

 

Yeah...I don't know what's up with these internet communities, but there's a whole lot of hate for V8 (or any piston motor) swaps here, and at torquecentral, there's quite a bit of hate for rotary advocates. I think it's ridiculously petty and unnecessary.

Back on topic, I steered clear of the 350 swap because I believe there are some pretty major clearance issues with the air cleaner and the hood as well as with the distributor and the firewall. It's definitely been done though, often with cowl hoods or TII-style scoops and maybe some cutting and welding. The 350 kit from granny's speed shop is also exorbitantly expensive (everything from there is).

 

WRONG FORUM WRONG CAR!!!!
The Rx-7 is ment to have a rotary, and thats that.
I dont care how fast it makes the car, it is no longer an rx-7

Thats like giving Sylvester Stalone a vagina!!!!

 

Great analogy!!

 

More like giving Stallone a large *****.

 

I'm sure ole Rocky has had a vagina or twelve already.

 

Not everyone here shares the V-8 possibilities, however I studied on this for about 2 years. No, I haven't done it and backed out of it because of funds, but, there are no clearence issues with a 350. So long as you don't go with a high rise intake. Also if you stay with something around a 283 you do NOT have to use mount supports as with the 350. Also with a 283, as with the 350 an adapter plate is available to keep the 7 tranny, and drive train.