looking to do a 20B swap, opinons needed

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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NJ looking to do a 20B swap, opinons needed

Hey everyone

im revisiting the subject ( sorry ) but i just cant walk away from it lol my heart is set on a 20b so i think im really gunna do it but before i do i want to ask a few last minute questions before i make my final desicison,

1) how much of a difference would i see? over all driving and handling performance
and turbo spool up time?
2) can my 5-speed trans bolts up to a 20B?

3) would my apexi powerFC be compatable with the 20B?

4) what kind of hardware would i need? ( suspension? motor mounts? comp? etc...)

5) and finally do you guys think really its worth it, for a motorhead kinda guy like myself do you think i would enjoy it more over a ported built 13b?

ALSO
this may be dumb but, could i take ( 2 ) 13b engines and put 3 rotor housings together? if so how would the intake be set up and how would the crankshaft from the motor to the trans bolt up?


thanks every one also, please feel free to give me some feedback, ESPECIALLY from the guys who have done it


thanks again
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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not for nothing buddy but im asking people for opinons, if you dont have one stop being a dick and keep ur non-helpful comments to your self ok, i started this thread and im looking around at the same time. im asking people for their experiance, not how to search


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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Not that I care to waste my time responding but:

You typed:

1) how much of a difference would i see? over all driving and handling performance
and turbo spool up time?
2) can my 5-speed trans bolts up to a 20B?

3) would my apexi powerFC be compatable with the 20B?

4) what kind of hardware would i need? ( suspension? motor mounts? comp? etc...)

5) and finally do you guys think really its worth it, for a motorhead kinda guy like myself do you think i would enjoy it more over a ported built 13b?
ALSO
this may be dumb but, could i take ( 2 ) 13b engines and put 3 rotor housings together? if so how would the intake be set up and how would the crankshaft from the motor to the trans bolt up?


More than 80% of your questions are factual questions which can be answered in the 20B FAQ

Only the question in red will yield an opinion based reply...

So go SEARCH/READ as these questions have been asked a million times already..
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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1) A huge difference
2) Yes
3)No
4) You would need new everything. If you do not have at least $25K laying around getting dusty, this conversion is out of your budget
5)Depends on the value you put on having torque

The dumb question) No, it is not as easy as stacking another rotor and housing on the front of the engine.....

20B breakdown and rebuild pics, so you can see just some of the differences http://www.banzai-racing.com/20B_engine_breakdown.htm
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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If you don't have time and tool, my FD20B still for sale at realy good price.
Ready to go, just put gas, pm me.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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you will find all the answers in the 20B FAQ. you will need over 25k for sure and
you will def enjoy the 20b over any kind of ported 13b.

good luck and have fun
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TmoneyRX7tt
Hey everyone

im revisiting the subject ( sorry ) but i just cant walk away from it lol my heart is set on a 20b so i think im really gunna do it but before i do i want to ask a few last minute questions before i make my final desicison,

1) how much of a difference would i see? over all driving and handling performance
and turbo spool up time?
2) can my 5-speed trans bolts up to a 20B?

3) would my apexi powerFC be compatable with the 20B?

4) what kind of hardware would i need? ( suspension? motor mounts? comp? etc...)

5) and finally do you guys think really its worth it, for a motorhead kinda guy like myself do you think i would enjoy it more over a ported built 13b?



ALSO
this may be dumb but, could i take ( 2 ) 13b engines and put 3 rotor housings together? if so how would the intake be set up and how would the crankshaft from the motor to the trans bolt up?


thanks every one also, please feel free to give me some feedback, ESPECIALLY from the guys who have done it


thanks again
i did it back in 06 it's a lot of difference. i blew up the motor twice and its costly once you blow it up. and damage internal parts. i spent well over 20,000. with the first motor and doin the set up. the second motor i pinned it got a chromolly shaft etc,etc. and also blew. know i'm doing something else that soon it be out if god permits it. if its just for beating on it a lot and drag racing making money stick with the two rotor is less costly. i'm just waiting to blow up the motor on my wifes car and i'm doin a 3rotor again, just to have my other project and another 3rotor.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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EL padrino!
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