fc3snicko04

Ihave a 1988 convertible rx7 but i cant decide what engine swap to do should i either do the turbo to or the twin Turbo just asking for opinions thanks

bacek

you should search the faqs

Icemark

There is not a twin turbo rotary engine made, that is a bolt in and does not require major work to install and get running in a FC.

Please read the FAQ for FC sticky thread found at the top of this, the 2nd gen RX-7 Technical section before posting

fc3snicko04

If i decide to do the twin turbo im buying the front clip on a fd twin

Icemark

Still won't fit and will cost around $10000-$15000 to make work right/run.

http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/SWAP/swap.html

fc3snicko04

Why would it not fit

Apathy

you should get a cosmo engine, 13b-re. Bolts in pretty easy and my swap is only costing me about $3K for everything (motor, tranny, mounts and bracket, t2 tranny and flywheel and clutch, and a t2=>na driveshaft.) Add another $1k for standalone.

Icemark

http://www.fc3spro.com/TECH/SWAP/swap.html

The 13BRE or 13BTurbo are much better choices

Icemark

You forgot the front mount intercooler, and assorted plumbing

Innovation

iTrader: (1)

Where did you get that from?

fc3snicko04

So you think the turbo 2 will be better

peachykeenwight

I'll have you know, unless you're very mechanically inclined and have the tools you need, you're going to be in this for a lot of mula.

If you do it right, that is.

Good luck, best wishes. heh.

Icemark

I think that a 13BT is a much better choice than a 13BREW, yes. It is all bolt in parts for a 88 vert. Nothing to fabricate at all.

If you are going to do all the work and you have such a budget that you are even considering a 13BREW, then the 20B would even be a better choice (IMO) than trying to fit a 13BREW in.

Lets just look at the work...

13BT Bolt in parts, under $5000 cost (some people have even done it under $1000 doing all the work themselves and selling the old non turbo parts)

Or a 13BRE which is near bolt in and around $6000 (but requires some fabrication)

Or a 13BREW from a FD that is nowhere near bolt in, and considerable fabrication and typically is around $10K before the car is even running.

Now granted if you do the work yourself, you can shave $1000 or two off of those costs.

fc3snicko04

Ok the fd cost 2900 and i already have someone to put it in if i get it and i can easly make some motor mounts if the fd does not work what is so hard about doing that

Icemark

and what are you controlling the engine with??? The stock FD wiring harness and ECU don't fit into a FC the same way...

and what are you using for a Turbo??? The stock twins??? People change those on a FD as one of the first modifications

Dude if you are set on it go for it. Its your project... if you ever get it running. And you got enough money to buy three or four FCs

I wouldn't and I have been working on FC's since 86 when they came out. I don't think Ted would consider doing one either unless the budget was unlimited.

You didn't read that link did you???

Digi7ech

iTrader: (1)

The only point to a 13B-RE or REW swap is to be different.

A TII 13BT block can easily push 300+HP.

Why go through the head ache of a HUGE awkward swap when you can make more power with an engine designed to sit in the car for half the price.

BNR Stage 2-4 upgrade, some injectors,FMIC,Haltech or Rtek and your golden....

fc3snicko04

so the turbo 2 is the better choice is the better choice

Roen

iTrader: (2)

I think you need to do a lot more research before even considering a swap....engines won't just fit in, you need lots of supporting hardware. If you don't know what the following terms mean: 13B-VDI, 13BT, 13B-RE, 13B-REW, 20B-REW, then do a lot more reading before thinking about doing the swap.

fc3snicko04

Im not stupid but the 13b turbo 2 will be alot easier than putting a 13b REW right

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

With the money wasted on modifying your car to run a 13bREW, you could equip yourself with a cosmo 3 rotor....

tjeter

Dude, just swap a 13Bt in, less of a headache, you'll save cash you could put towards the engine mods, don't consider putting a FD motor in your car it's a waste for the 10's of thousands you could possibly spend you could put towards you 13BT and have a monster..

KeloidJonesJr.

iTrader: (8)

Stay single. No REW.

fc3snicko04

ok but where can i find a 13b-t on the internet please tell

Turbo II

iTrader: (1)

Maybe in the for sale section on this forum? You should also be looking for the rest of the drivetrain while you're at it.

fc3snicko04

why do you say that i just need the engine for right now thats all i can afford at this time because im putting it in myself ill get the rest when im ready to do all my upgrades