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Old 07-18-15, 01:20 PM
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20b on fd

Does the 20b fit on Fd subframe.
Old 07-18-15, 03:55 PM
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Of course
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Of course
ok. Thanks.
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The trick to make it fit is to chill the 20b block in a large commercial fridge to shrink the motor , then wrap it in dry ice, and then quickly install into said project fd. Once thawed, it will expand and a tight fit and clean install results. Don't forget to add oil to the recipe!
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This thread is LOL!
Old 07-22-15, 12:31 PM
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I inflated my FD, much easier than than freezing the engine block. Once inflated you have about 5 seconds before the air escapes and traps the engine in an unwanted position.
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Originally Posted by Troclo
I inflated my FD, much easier than than freezing the engine block. Once inflated you have about 5 seconds before the air escapes and traps the engine in an unwanted position.
since i dont have a large freezer or an air compressor, i let mine sit in the FL sun for about four hours.....expands the metal and allows for easy engine install
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i couldn't afford a freezer, a heater or the sun. i just went to the DMV and City Hall and had my 13B's name officially changed to 20B. as a matter of fact, i had my FB's name changed to FD. so, yeah, now i have a 20B FD. i'm awesome.
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seriously though, the simple answer is it's not going to just bolt right in. there are a few ways to go about it, some are better than others. the point is ... research.

look at these:

https://www.rx7club.com/20b-forum-95...-links-370451/

https://www.rx7club.com/20b-forum-95...rsion-1067848/

https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread...oject-1076877/
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The word swap is what gets us. After doing one, its not an engine "swap" more like a replace-half-the-car. LOL
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Originally Posted by Monsterbox
The word swap is what gets us. After doing one, its not an engine "swap" more like a replace-half-the-car. LOL

You aint never lied! Actually just diving in and ACTUALLY doing some work is how I was able to move my engine back. Hell I'm actually getting ready to install my 6 speed t56 with the fd manuel tranny bellhousing. After playing with some parts laying around, I'm confident I can pull it off without having to buy new parts to convert to a push style clutch that's required when using the auto bellhousing.

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Old 07-25-15, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Monsterbox
The word swap is what gets us. After doing one, its not an engine "swap" more like a replace-half-the-car. LOL
aint that the truth on paper it looked ok then out of nowhere its like holy **** that escalated quickly lol
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Originally Posted by LoU "hOw Ya Do"
holy **** that escalated quickly lol
ive had that thought more than once on my project
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