It has begun! Startings of my N/A -> T2 swap
11-02-03, 08:47 PM
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It has begun! Startings of my N/A -> T2 swap
Just started taking apart the T2 the other day for parts. I wasnt sure if I wanted to keep the T2 and fix it, or take the turbo driveline to put in my N/A. Well a friend of mine said he wanted the an Rx-7 body for a IT spec race car project, so now I wont feel bad "wasting" a good RX-7 
Here is a quick pic of it after starting to tear apart the interior for usable parts. Still need to take out dash, gauge cluster, etc...
So I decided to start from the rear, taking the exhaust off, then starting on the rear subframe. Here is the whole T2 subframe dropped ,and ready to bolt up into my N/A
Front suspension...gone
Under-hood, will start to tackle the engine removal this week
A quick pic of my N/A with its subframe dropped down, ready to accept the T2 one.
And the car that makes this all possible..my daily driver 5-speed '95 Escort, in all its 88HP glory. Actually a great car, 35MPG, and super-reliable
I will post more pics as the project progresses, as well as any problems I come across during the swap. Hoping it all goes smoothly, boost is fun
Here is a quick pic of it after starting to tear apart the interior for usable parts. Still need to take out dash, gauge cluster, etc...So I decided to start from the rear, taking the exhaust off, then starting on the rear subframe. Here is the whole T2 subframe dropped ,and ready to bolt up into my N/A
Front suspension...gone
Under-hood, will start to tackle the engine removal this week
A quick pic of my N/A with its subframe dropped down, ready to accept the T2 one.
And the car that makes this all possible..my daily driver 5-speed '95 Escort, in all its 88HP glory.
Actually a great car, 35MPG, and super-reliableI will post more pics as the project progresses, as well as any problems I come across during the swap. Hoping it all goes smoothly, boost is fun
11-02-03, 09:47 PM
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Yea..that N/A was fun as hell..dont get me wrong. Nothing wrong with the predicability and smoothness of the N/A engine. But when you experiece the turbo spooling up , and the rush of power coming on, its just a whole different experience.
11-02-03, 09:52 PM
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Ya i bet, Ill probably be holding on to my car for a few years until I get out of college, then Ill probably sell my baby, and get something with postive manifold pressure.
What kind of mods are you planning for her? And what are you doing with your parts from your na?
What kind of mods are you planning for her? And what are you doing with your parts from your na?
11-02-03, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by BDoty311
Ya i bet, Ill probably be holding on to my car for a few years until I get out of college, then Ill probably sell my baby, and get something with postive manifold pressure.
What kind of mods are you planning for her? And what are you doing with your parts from your na?
Ya i bet, Ill probably be holding on to my car for a few years until I get out of college, then Ill probably sell my baby, and get something with postive manifold pressure.
What kind of mods are you planning for her? And what are you doing with your parts from your na?
As for mods, the 13BT is getting rebuilt and streetported (it runs now, but has 140k and is low on compression). I have a S5 turbo and manifold that is going to get sent out to BNR probably for a TO4 compressor housing. Full exhaust and fuel, shooting for ~275 RWHP. That should be plenty to hold me over for a while...
All the N/A parts will be sold (Engine, tranny, header, etc..) to help fund the rebuild and stuff.
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11-02-03, 10:31 PM
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This was bound to happen when I heard you picked up a TII. Be prepared to accept the Invitation of having headaches and a good time when the mess ties Into perfection.
Have you considered giving all those parts a good sandblasting and repainting? I did and that little extra effort only complimented my conversion.
Have you considered giving all those parts a good sandblasting and repainting? I did and that little extra effort only complimented my conversion.
11-02-03, 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by silverrotor
This was bound to happen when I heard you picked up a TII. Be prepared to accept the Invitation of having headaches and a good time when the mess ties Into perfection.
Have you considered giving all those parts a good sandblasting and repainting? I did and that little extra effort only complimented my conversion.
This was bound to happen when I heard you picked up a TII. Be prepared to accept the Invitation of having headaches and a good time when the mess ties Into perfection.
Have you considered giving all those parts a good sandblasting and repainting? I did and that little extra effort only complimented my conversion.
I want to be able to eat off the engine.. ( I can now..but Ill probably get sick )
11-02-03, 11:38 PM
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Awesome stuff, I guess I've done half of what you're doing. I did a TII drivetrain swap over the summer. I'm planning on adding a turbo to my NA instead of doing a full swap though.
11-05-03, 02:36 PM
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Are you doing the FULL swap? Meaning interior harness and gauge cluster as well?
I'm keeping the interioir harness and just modding the plugs for the idiot cluster and the temp gauge. I am searching for an aftermarket boost gauge right now. Looks like I'm gonna go with a side pillar mounted Autometer 2 1/16th one.
I'm keeping the interioir harness and just modding the plugs for the idiot cluster and the temp gauge. I am searching for an aftermarket boost gauge right now. Looks like I'm gonna go with a side pillar mounted Autometer 2 1/16th one.
11-05-03, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by Digi7ech
Are you doing the FULL swap? Meaning interior harness and gauge cluster as well?
I'm keeping the interioir harness and just modding the plugs for the idiot cluster and the temp gauge. I am searching for an aftermarket boost gauge right now. Looks like I'm gonna go with a side pillar mounted Autometer 2 1/16th one.
Are you doing the FULL swap? Meaning interior harness and gauge cluster as well?
I'm keeping the interioir harness and just modding the plugs for the idiot cluster and the temp gauge. I am searching for an aftermarket boost gauge right now. Looks like I'm gonna go with a side pillar mounted Autometer 2 1/16th one.
11-05-03, 03:43 PM
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I did the swap, and wouldn't even think of going back to NA.
IMO the cluster is a big waste of time, as the factory boost gauge doesn't read right after you do simploe exhust mods.
IMO the cluster is a big waste of time, as the factory boost gauge doesn't read right after you do simploe exhust mods.
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