My original intention was to build a 20b FC, but I ran across a FD that was too cheap to pass up. So I am now stuck with 2 FDs. The 1993 black FD I picked up will be getting the 20B conversion. Below are some pics of the turbo setup.

I'll post more pics as the progress grows.

-I'll be using the Defined Autoworks conversion kit.
-Elliot from www.turblown.net will be doing the manifold, vmount for intercooler, radiator setup and other misc fabrication.
-Glenn (Mazpower) from www.IllicitPerformance.com helped me stud and build the 20b motor. Stud kit was from Mazdatrix. Glenn and I will be finishing it all up between January-February.

The 2nd gen is being scratched and sold.

The motor has been ported alot. No brige or half bridge. The turbo setup is a GT42R Vband setup 1.0a/r turbine 74mm compressor. I was looking for low turbo lag and a target of at least 500 HP. I will be doing methanol injection on the 20b as well.













The motor in the above pics are a mock up motor.

 

So what are you doing with the FC now Ty?

 

It's for sale. $1500 with no engine, no trans, no sway bars. Has a Ferrari red paint job, comes with 3 different hoods (TII, NA, and Mad Max hood).

You should see it for sale by Sunday.

 

Sick!

Good choice on the shops you chose to help your build.

 

Only the best.

 

looks like a great project!!
that turbo is a piece of art; love the v-band, and the heat shielding!

 

Updates???? Very interested.

Chris

 

You my friend..
Are My hero!

 

Not much progress. Looking at mid February to make it run. Manifold fabrication and motor install will continue in 2 weeks. I gotta yank the fd motor 1st.
Front cover is on the 20b.


here is the 4000 dolla fd I call Frankenstein.

 

damn man.. super nice

 

In for updates, I might end up going this route........

 

very nice. how did you manage to get that FD for 4000? an it looks fairly clean too. ill definitely follow your thread i wanna start to build a 20b and buy another FD to drop it in

 

omg..... very nice....

 

The fun begins on the 20th ripping out the REW and putting in the 20b.

 

hurry up and post some new pics!

 

Very nice set up

 

wow... the 20b is finally getting a home

 

nice project.

is that intake manifold polished or powder coated? looks nice.

 

Intake is polished. I'll updated pics this weekend of the swap beginning.

 

Took the fd motor out. Prepped the 20b to go in.

 

 

sick build. I cant believe you found an FD for that cheap.. GL.

 

Is the 13b going to be forsale?

 

the 13 b is vouched for already.

 

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