hi im new to this (just joined)... need some help please
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hi im new to this (just joined)... need some help please
i just joined and cant wait till i get my FC on the road... i did a few searches but i still want to ask you guys to make sure... so here it goes... i got a running 91 FC body... the car is fine... i wanna do a FD motor and tranny swap into a FC... i already got the FD motor and everything... from the searches ive done... i see that its not a direct bolt on... so what do i have to get and do to make this swap a success? i see theres a site that has a motor mount from "motivefab.com" has anyone used it? are there better ones out there? much help is appreciated
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honestly i had thought about this idea myself. but after searching i found that i didnt have the cash or time to complete a project like this. start looking at around 8 grand to get it all finished and running (from what i've read). its much easier to throw a T2 engine with rear end and everything else, and not only easier, but much more cost effective. not trying to discourage you if you're just going for something unique because i still think it'd be cool to complete a project like this. but as far as efficiency i'm glad i just bought a T2
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i just joined and cant wait till i get my FC on the road... i did a few searches but i still want to ask you guys to make sure... so here it goes... i got a running 91 FC body... the car is fine... i wanna do a FD motor and tranny swap into a FC... i already got the FD motor and everything... from the searches ive done... i see that its not a direct bolt on... so what do i have to get and do to make this swap a success? i see theres a site that has a motor mount from "motivefab.com" has anyone used it? are there better ones out there? much help is appreciated
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honestly i had thought about this idea myself. but after searching i found that i didnt have the cash or time to complete a project like this. start looking at around 8 grand to get it all finished and running (from what i've read). its much easier to throw a T2 engine with rear end and everything else, and not only easier, but much more cost effective. not trying to discourage you if you're just going for something unique because i still think it'd be cool to complete a project like this. but as far as efficiency i'm glad i just bought a T2
There is a direct link to this in the FAQ's, look there for all you need to know and let us know how the progress goes, if you've already got the engine then there is half of the expenditures right there! It's difficult to do, and expensive though so I hope you've got the know how and the resources. Welcome to the forum, continue to search away cuz everything has been answered before!
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you might need to sale the motor my friend having problems whit that motor . you will need a standalone!!!! that would be the best and alot more. i think the cosmo motor would be easier
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i refuse!!! lol... i know this project could be done... just need some tips and tricks to it
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banzai racing sells the motor mounts you need for the swap. You can use the turbo II tranny driveshaft and differential for the drivetrain. You need to take the twin turbos out and swap to a larger signle turbo. Your gonna need injectors, and a standalone.
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If you ahve an fd motor and tranny than your set with hp. but considerign the fd is 700 lbs lighter than the fc, i would sell your fc or find someone to trade you for an fd body, even if you ahve to do some work. you'll be more satisfied with your 7 and it'll probly cost alot less than to do the swap.
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If you ahve an fd motor and tranny than your set with hp. but considerign the fd is 700 lbs lighter than the fc, i would sell your fc or find someone to trade you for an fd body, even if you ahve to do some work. you'll be more satisfied with your 7 and it'll probly cost alot less than to do the swap.
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Technicalities. lol Single is much easier I'd imagine. And I think the swap is a wast of time/money for the rewards. I'm doing just the core swap right now, and it's proving to be more of a hassle than I want to deal with/ want to pay for right now...and still not done. ****, either start saving (even more so if you want to do the full swap, i.e. twins, etc.), or just sell the thing. Oh, the FD engine will bolt up to the FC tranny. Just need the FD flywheel and the FC clutch (I think that's the right order, I'm tired )
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Honestly, since you already have a 13b-rew and tranny. I would sell both. You should be able to get 2k-3k on that setup depending whats included.. 3k+ if you have the harness, and its a full long block with low mileage.
With the money from the sell, you can pull your current engine, have it rebuilt, street ported, upgrade turbo, upgrade fuel system,IC, and stand alone.
So with 1-2k$ out of pocket, you should have a reliable 300-400rwhp engine setup.
Thats just something I would do.. the 13b-rew engine isn't anything special. If your going to go through all that trouble, just do a 13b-re setup. It will have alot more hp potential then the FD engine.
Other then that, good luck.
With the money from the sell, you can pull your current engine, have it rebuilt, street ported, upgrade turbo, upgrade fuel system,IC, and stand alone.
So with 1-2k$ out of pocket, you should have a reliable 300-400rwhp engine setup.
Thats just something I would do.. the 13b-rew engine isn't anything special. If your going to go through all that trouble, just do a 13b-re setup. It will have alot more hp potential then the FD engine.
Other then that, good luck.
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If you ahve an fd motor and tranny than your set with hp. but considerign the fd is 700 lbs lighter than the fc, i would sell your fc or find someone to trade you for an fd body, even if you ahve to do some work. you'll be more satisfied with your 7 and it'll probly cost alot less than to do the swap.
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ive finally got the FD motor out the clip... now i just gottah figure how im gonna put the sucker in the FC... i did a few searches... and i cant really find anything about putting a FD tranny into a FC... unless i missed it somewhere
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The fc trans should work with the fd motor.
And I think its worth the time/money...the most I've seen on a 13t is 605 on e85, same fuel, rew, and s475, someone I know named Roan made 746whp and 805whp on e98.
So from that knowledge, a 700whp fc would be pretty nice ;-)
And I think its worth the time/money...the most I've seen on a 13t is 605 on e85, same fuel, rew, and s475, someone I know named Roan made 746whp and 805whp on e98.
So from that knowledge, a 700whp fc would be pretty nice ;-)
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