Complete Newbie Here in Perth.
07-15-17, 10:18 AM
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Complete Newbie Here in Perth.
So, my dad picked up a FD3S somehow and he gave it to me as my birthday gift. I want to upgrade the engine to a 20B from 13B and I literally have no idea about what I need. Is there like a parts list or certain companies I should buy the parts from? Also, is there a place in Perth that can do the engine swap for me. I am not the bravest person when it comes to dyi stuff or metal/wood work things so yeah.
07-16-17, 02:19 AM
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do yourself a favor just build a nice 2 rotor car with the new turbos that are out now you can make really good nice power on a 2 rotor a 3 rotor swap is a very big job lots of money and a pain in the *** to do it right its wayyyyy more then you will ever believe
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07-16-17, 02:27 AM
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You really need to get to know the car you already have and do a lot of learning.
You should ALWAYS start with reliability modifications before power. There will be lots to keep you busy with that.
For future reference - swapping to a 20B is a huge undertaking and requires a skillful rotary builder and deep pockets to do it right.
You should ALWAYS start with reliability modifications before power. There will be lots to keep you busy with that.
For future reference - swapping to a 20B is a huge undertaking and requires a skillful rotary builder and deep pockets to do it right.
07-16-17, 07:56 AM
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I need an FD too..so ask your dad if you can have a Brother!..lol..and in turn I will help you fix your car!
This site is a RX7 DIY paradise..Just dying to give you info at the taking..
20B?..you must be rich!..say HI to $10 Grand for a good working(rebuilt) engine.
This site is a RX7 DIY paradise..Just dying to give you info at the taking..
20B?..you must be rich!..say HI to $10 Grand for a good working(rebuilt) engine.
07-21-17, 06:57 PM
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Under the national code of practice, a 20b in any fd3s is an illegal engine conversion. You wont be able to get the car engineered, you wont be allowed to drive it on the streets. There are no ifs or buts about it.
The only way you can have a 20b fd is to buy one before the new rules were implemented.
Go for it if you want a track car.
The only way you can have a 20b fd is to buy one before the new rules were implemented.
Go for it if you want a track car.
