Okay, I've been working on my car for a few weeks, no the engine still doesn't work but that's not the problem...

ever start a car project with NO clue as to what you want to do?

I found out I'm getting some stuff for Christmas for it. one thing in particular is a set of 16" rims.

My current idea is a 13BT swap. but am I going the right direction on this? Is there a way to mount a FMIC efficiently?

I'm wanting a car to do drifting in, and no, I'm not some anime junkie and I wanted a RWD to drift in long before I heard of anything fast or furious I've had a few cars that I put some cheddar into the suspsension and wheels and rode like it was on rails, fun to drive but lacked in the power department. I got into drifting when a guy I knew (he's moved away) had a sick mkII supra that was completely set up for it. But I want a rotary drifter... am I making any sense?

 

I hate to say it because I like the rex original lines but you could always go with a body kit. cpracing.com has a pretty cool one. I have a friend who has the kit with the wing and new fibreglass mirrors and a hood scoop. He has 16" tires with yokohama racing slicks pretty sweet. He went with the 13bt. He also hooked some type of tripper so when you open the hood the bay glows red. He also has the under lighting effects. I must say the car looks sweet. The great thing is he had it before fast and furious even came out. If your looking for a drifter car here's a few ideas.

 

That's actually a cool idea, I think I even have the switch laying around here to do such... the body kit did strike me as an idea, but I really like the stock lines. what I'm more worried about is the engine, am I making the right choice in a 13BT I definately want boost.

 

how much money are you planning on spending? if you want to save some cash and make things simpler you could do a blow through carb turbo setup with a 13B instead of fuel injection.

 

anybody wanna teach me how to tune a carb? ever since I was 13 I've been working on FI engines. Everything from Escort GT's and Civics to 305's

How much power would a blow-through setup put out?

 

I'm up for simpler... and saving money is definately a good thing, dont get me wrong, but I'm walking into unknown territory when it comes to carbs.

 

OK, I know a lot of people, who are very experienced with carbs love them...they know how to tweak them with a few turns of this screw or that ****...but there is no way to argue that a carb is simpler than FI.

Personally, I hate carbs...they are nothing more than over-glorified rube goldburg machines - a swiss cheese block of aluminum with a million little screws, springs, detent ***** and what not...all just begging to be wrong.

Yes, I know I am talking about OEM carbs, and most of the "everybody should install a carb Holy Warriors" are talking RB, Weber, Holley, or other aftermarket.

They do give you a degree of control, mechanically. With FI, you have to do the tweaks in the computer.

So, if you think you will constantly be making tiny adjustments, and you want to do it on the cheap (i.e. with a screwdriver) then you should go with a carb.

Otherwise, go with the newer technology. FI is much simpler, especially if it is already what you have.