kpsc

I have about five grand to spend for an engine. Any suggestions on a good foundation to start with.

MtnRacer

Cosmo 2 rotor block.

Steve

1SxyRXy

save another 5grand up and go 3 rotor

kpsc

the 20b has been on my mind. my only concern is the effect the added weight has on the suspension.
i guess i should do some more research on it.

luiml73

iTrader: (1)

20B project is going to cost alot of money, and If you ever wan't to sell the car you probably won't get what it's worth.

Cosmo engine $ 2300
Turbo T-o4 $ 500
Wastegate $ 300
Manifold $ 300
Microtech/Haltech $ 1000

These numbers are off the top of my head, but I think they're close enough.

1SxyRXy

and probley a rebuild on the 20B

SpeedFreak03

vote for 20B

Josepi

13B-RE

dubrc

20B all they way, but look at reted's writeup at http://fc3spro.com/ --you're looking at about 15 grand. He does list many other swaps too, it's a great site. On the other hand, i saw a FD in Florida on ebay for about 800$--it's a writeoff but has a fresh rebuild. and twin turbo.

kpsc

Money is not really a concern right now. I have sold many cars with alot more money in them than they are worth but thats just the way it is.
I dont plan on getting rid of this car for quite a while.
I will be selling my motorcycle for about 12 grand.
So its between either a two or three rotor Cosmo.
Havent decided just yet...

Ni5mo180SX

13B-RE, but id personally take the BT.

CrackHeadMel

iTrader: (2)

Id spend the money on an S5 Turbo block with proper parts to be built

then use left over $ towards standalone, fuel system stuff, exhaust and a hybrid of if enogh is left with a completly new turbo

DigitalSynthesis

I've spent close to $10k doing a normal 13BT swap into my 'vert, but that includes brand new suspension, a lot of body work and new parts from Mazda to replace broken ones, a full front clip, and a variety of very good quality reliability measures such as a lot of gauges, an SAFC-II (maybe will go Haltech later), and upgraded fuel pump, etc... plus the tools to do it (probably $1500 in tools alone).

I don't skimp when I buy parts, I buy good ones, usually new from Mazda or aftermarket upgrades where it makes sense. So I haven't gone the cheap route, by any means, but I want to get this car to a very good level of reliability and performance, where it will last me a very good, long, time and be hella fun in the process.

Trav

What motor to buy?
Mine.

I have a 13b RE for sale, send your money my way.