Curious why the fc 20b mounts wont work in the fd? I have seen the 13brew drop dirrectly into a fc so why couldnt it work likewise with engine mounts? Only downside i could see is it sit higher than if you made custom subframe. Please give me more information on this. Im collecting information to putgether a web faq and start my own project. Also what is the issue with the oil pan?

 

Uh, FC versus FD has radiacally different engine mounting systems.


Uh, it's not a direct swap.
In fact, it's more of a pain in the *** to swap the 13B-REW FD3S engine into the FC3S versus either of the Cosmo motors, especially with the help of pre-made engine mounts adapters.


Um, this has been covered many times in a lot of the FD threads in this section.


-Ted

 

does anyone know of a post that has pic's and info on that kind of swap.
(13brew)

 

i had a thread on here ....not that detailed , but should help , do a search under my name in the 20b section ...it should pop up, and i used the 20b brackets ,and the fd mounts

 

just stack your 20B with 13B rear plate, problem solved, get a custom oil pan, and you're set

 

if you go with this procedure you will have to cut the uim , otherwise youre hood will not close (unless you have a gigantic hood scoop a la MAD MAX ) also there are a few tricks regarding this custom oil pan when clearing the steering rack , oh and bye the way , you will also have to match port the plates as the ones for 13b and 20b have different sizes

 

When it is all said and done, it is about twice as expensive & work than buying a subframe/spindle kit. But, if you want it done right..