$6000 to burn what do you do?
12-27-09, 02:38 PM
#1
$6000 to burn what do you do?
I am going to pour some money into my 86 turbo engine/ trans/ diff swap
I have a koyo rad, greddy fmic, 500 primaries and 720 secondaries, rtek 1.7, act clutch, rb aluminum flywheel, stock s5 turbo, walbro 255 and a streetport.
Tokico blues, rb springs, and rb anti-sway bars.
Unfortunately my engine is blown.
Now I want to do something else engine wise.
Im looking for low 13s high 12s and I want to daily drive it.
What would you guys do?
I have a koyo rad, greddy fmic, 500 primaries and 720 secondaries, rtek 1.7, act clutch, rb aluminum flywheel, stock s5 turbo, walbro 255 and a streetport.
Tokico blues, rb springs, and rb anti-sway bars.
Unfortunately my engine is blown.
Now I want to do something else engine wise.
Im looking for low 13s high 12s and I want to daily drive it.
What would you guys do?
12-27-09, 03:31 PM
#4
As far as Rx7s go I already have 2, one with a 20b that's nearly done (but not quite a daily driver) and the one I am asking about.
12-27-09, 04:34 PM
#6
With that said, that is exactly what I intend.
I just want to review my options before I financially commit myself.
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12-27-09, 08:50 PM
#12
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12-28-09, 12:05 AM
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12-28-09, 09:32 AM
#17
Sure, it can be done but you'd better hope all the stars align just right and nothing is wrong with your replacement engine/tranny combo.
The incidentals will nickel and dime you to death, so be prepared for lots of seemingly trivial expenses that can blindside you if you're not careful.
Physically installing the motor and transmission is straightforward (I assume you'll be using a kit)- especially in the second gen bay (much less relocating necessary compared to the more cramped third gen), it's the electrical that seems to trip up most folks.
The necessary wiring changes are fairly well documented but the expense to do it properly can come as a surprise.
Assuming you have all the major components and do the work yourself, wiring supplies alone will probably reach (and may exceed) $500.
Doubling your power will also quickly expose any chassis weaknesses you may have.
Figure on completely renovating the rear end (bushings, etc.) if not upgrading to a stouter diff unit altogether.
People seem OK with Turbo limited slip units up to about 450-500HP but a lot depends on how the car is driven.
Finally, there is the radical alteration in the way the car feels.
Clearly, the extra HP makes a big difference- and the extra torque, even more- but really, I thought the biggest change was the transmission.
Honestly, after dealing with a slick Japanese transmission, the T-56 six-speed- probably the most populars unit to use- feels like Soviet farm equipment.
Basically, it's crap, IMO.
Our transmission was a brand new, never before installed unit too, not a rebuild/used part, so I'm assuming that's as good as it gets for a T-56.
Could be wrong...
After driving our swapped third gen, the transmission alone has caused me to rethink my plans for a swap.
You might want to look into a Nissan/Toyota swap- not as well documented or supported- but very doable and you get a far better transmission with the package.
12-28-09, 10:03 AM
#18
6000 is not really enough for a complete swap, cuz like clokker said, you will be facing a lot of "here and there" thats going to cost you a lot more.
Like I got this kinda pos FC couple months ago (hey if you're reading this, it is kinda pos lol), so far its almost 1/2 year and I already spent over 4K in parts. just to get it back to the "I feel safer to drive it" status. Seats still broken, gonna buy a new set of stock seat one day, ahh, need to repaint the whole shell. ahhhhh ....
Like I got this kinda pos FC couple months ago (hey if you're reading this, it is kinda pos lol), so far its almost 1/2 year and I already spent over 4K in parts. just to get it back to the "I feel safer to drive it" status. Seats still broken, gonna buy a new set of stock seat one day, ahh, need to repaint the whole shell. ahhhhh ....
