i finally got my project car. that's right 1973 rx-3 wagon with a 3-rotor. i'm gonna use microtech LT12s for my standalone and i am gonna go single turbo-eventually.

how do i post pics?

 

Theres a button to add attachments underneath Additional Options when you post or reply. Post Pics!

 

It should fit pretty well. Are you going to use a front cover motor mount?

 

the motor i found is a whole eunos front clip, so i intend on using the existing sub-frame with its motor mounts. i'm gonna get a welder in town to mount the existing cosmo subframe, and new rear-end (probably just a ford 9-inch unless someone has a better suggestion). for now it'll be an automatic (since that's what's one the front-clip), but we'll see what i can do about that.

 

when i click on the insert image button, a new window pops up saying

Script Prompt:
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what do i type to put an image in?

 

Ah since its doing that, you need to host the pics somewhere then insert the http:// from the pic where its hosted. I use photobucket to host my pics.

 

thanks for the help with the pics. . .
still gonna need help with the project. any advice that anyone has on anything would be greatly appreciated. this is my first 3-rotor, so i'm new to it. i've had other roataries, but all 13BTs. any advice on engine management systems, turbo upgrades (fuel rails, injectors) anything at all... thanks

 

The reason I asked about the front cover stuff is because the engine can fit in the car using the stock early style front cover. It keeps the front of the engine at the stock location so the extra length (and weight) of the 20B (160mm) can go rearward which sort of helps the weight bias a little.

I did something similar to what I described above, in my 20B project.

 

Yes, stick with the stock turbos at first. < Which also takes care of the injector and fuel rail issue.

Use an EMS with local support. Australia is a long way to go for help.

This sounds like a great project.

 

I'd have to disagree with using the stock twins on this type of a project due to a general lack of space on the 3's engine bay (steering components etc). I do however agree that a locally supported ECU can go a long way (pun intended). RETed will crap in our cornflakes for saying this. (I'm not anti-Haltech by the way, I'm just anti-spending money when I can see a cheaper alternative that will work for me)

By the way, have you ultimately decided where and how the engine will fit in the bay? You know, like how far forward or rearward it will be compare to the 13B? Remember, you've got 160mm of extra length to absorb.

 

i haven't decided where the engine will go, it's got the 12a in it now, and i'm gonna use the cosmo's subframe. it'll most likely go in wherever it needs to so that the hubs are still on center in the front wheel well so that i don't have to cut, unless that's going to require a lot of cutting on the inside of the car. basically, i'm really not sure exactly how i'm gonna do it. if anyone has anyexperience throwing 20bs in rx3s, i'd appreciate the input greatly.

 

i'm looking for the front facia from an rx3 sp. if anyone knows where to find one, i'd really appreciate it

thanks

 

meant to include this above

 

after flipping my truck snowboarding and other financial setbacks, i have finally got my front clip ordered. $4K shipped for the whole cosmo front clip. not too bad. anyway, the wagon is at the shop waiting and the clip is on the way. just thought i'd keep anyone who might have been interested posted. i'll take some more pics as soon as the clip gets here and as the project progresses. ANY advice is welcome. as i've already said, i'm leaving the motor and tranny stock at first, and probably running a ford 9-inch unless someone has a better (and affordable) suggestion. thanks

 

Are you talking about leaving the 3's tranny stock? It's a good old ribcase. It will work for a while if you don't abuse it.

 

no, sorry for the miscommunication. . .i meant i'm leaving the cosmo's engine and tranny stock. . .gonna use the 20Bs automatic for now. anyone know what hp and torque it's rated up to?

 

I'm sure it could handle 400 with no problem.

 

I've thought about the idea of the 20B in my RX2. I figured that the engine would fit in the bay fine but I always wondered how big of a single could go in there considering the lack of space. Any ideas?

 

i remember this thread, i'm pretty sure he went single turbo. . .don't feel like pursuing it to find out the specs. feel free

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=20b

 

messed up pics. . .see next post

 

so i went down to the shop today and took some new pics to keep this thread updated.


drivers view of the front clip as sent. all the harnesses are in tact and everything was included, even the shifter and steering wheel








the wagon's cockpit, soon to be dismantled to make room for the new motor and tranny


sunroof view of the shop where it's all happening
www.rotaryrx.com






gonna be a tight fit, but it'll work

 

There is one here in NZ with a 20b, i will see if I can find the pics..

 

that would be great. if you could find any info on the car, or direct me to it, it's be greatly appreciated. i have a pretty good idea of how i want to do things, but it would be great to see what someone else has done for comparison. thanks again

 

where is that RotaryRx located?

 

that is the coolest station wagon i have ever seen. what do they go for?? i bet they are rare.