bobssuprsecrtsn

Hey guys I'm new to this site and I have a gutted out fc inside and out. First thing I wanna know is... I don't know where to start its a project car and we're thinking bout getting the motor first.. Do I really have to worry bout the clutch and flywheel first? I got a turbo tranny. And do I have to worry bout installing clutch n flywheel and wireing by ourselfs or bring it to a shop >_< go easy on me I'm only 16

Evil Aviator

Welcome to the club!

First of all, you should post the majority of your questions in the 2nd Generation Specific (1986-92) forum if you are just rebuilding the car, or in the Race Car Tech forum if you are building a race car. The 20B Forum is for idiots who waste insane amounts of time and money on 3-rotor engines. Since you did not describe yourself as independently wealthy and/or an accomplished mechanic, I assume you will stick to the 2-rotor engines.

The first step in your project is to decide the purpose of the car. For example, will you use it for street driving, autocrossing, drag racing, road racing, show, etc? You will also need to decide whether to install a turbo (13BT) or non-turbo (13B) engine. Your turbo transmission will work with either engine.

The next step is to decide on a budget. Part of the budget is figuring out what you can do yourself (or with the help of friends and family), and what you will need to have performed by a professional. Just remember that the budget is not based on how much money you have, but rather on how much you are willing to spend. Hopefully you have more than you are willing to spend on the car.

After you figure out those items, then you can start ordering parts and piecing things together. The order in which you assemble the components or sub-components will depend on which route you choose. However, the clutch and flywheel attach to the engine, so it may be a bit difficult to install them if you don't have the engine first. You may want to have a shop install the engine, clutch, and flywheel. You should be able to install the wiring yourself if you have good electrical skills and lots of patience. You may want to invest in a loose-leaf service manual and wiring diagram manual.

Be sure to read the Sticky threads at the top of the 2nd Generation Specific (1986-92) forum. They have some very good FAQ, as well as links to free manuals and performance building websites.

black93RX7

1) Do some research to find out how much money your looking at spending


2) Realize that it will be AT LEAST 20-30k to do the job right


3) If you are serious about doing this project and you have little mechanical knowledge, which is what it sounds like, you need to spend time educating yourself before you start to spend any money.

The search function can be your best friend.

The motor is only a small part of the entire project and it will cost you approx. $3500-$4000
before a rebuild.
Plus: Clutch, radiator, intercooler, fuel $ystem, ECU, oil cooler(s), subframe, and about a 1000 other things.

Before you go any further, figure out your budget. You have alot of planning ahead of you.
Good luck

Evil Aviator

I think he just posted in the wrong forum. Or at least I hope so, lol.

bobssuprsecrtsn

alright... thanks guys! >_<

felix_is_alive

the aviator strikes again!!

bobssuprsecrtsn

thats why im saving up on the money.. haha what should be the first thing to buy tho.. >_<

Evil Aviator

You still haven't stated your purpose or budget. You can take a while and think about it, discuss it with your family and/or mechanic, and even refine your decision later, but nobody can help guide you if they don't know where you are going.

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

welcome to the board.

yeah, give us some idea of what you want the end product to be. no sense building someone else's car that you won't be happy with.

bobssuprsecrtsn

well its gunna be a daily driven car... and i wouldnt need to worry about the custome mounts and brackets etc. (i work with a welder) and i jus want tlike 600 whp ahah thanks alot guys!

Sobr609

iTrader: (2)

600-hp for a daily driver..thats crazy..it's possible with a good rotary mechanic and "ALOT OF MONEY", it aint as easy and cheap with rotaries, as is for domestics.
well your still 16 right? unless your rich start with a 13bt in your fc and go from their, and that will be pretty expensive too..you'll see..later

Turbo 3

iTrader: (3)

Are you choosing 600 HP based upon personal experience having ridden/driven in a car producing that much power or are you coming up with a number that sounds really cool...? Being 16 my advice is to not go above 300 HP or you will be dead, injured, or harm somebody else within short order. Nothing against you personnally but you have no experience driving, let alone driving a light vehicle with power that is much harder to control on dry pavement, let alone adverse or poor weather conditions. Thus = high insurance rates for young drivers.

Unless you have a resource of money, labor, etc, stick with the KISS approach (keep it simple stupid). Don't try and re-engineer the car, put in something that works, requires little if any modification, and first and foremost; make sure you enjoy the car.