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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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Question Two RX-7 Swap????

Okay... Today i saw two 2nd gen. RX-7 lying around the corner of a repair shop. So i walked up and asked the guy if it was for sale. And he said that BOTH of them were for $400. But the problem is one of them needs a new transmission (auto) and the other needs a new motor (manual, shot motor). So... my question is, is it possible to swap the motor from the automatic one (no sunroof/moonroof) into the other one (shot motor, manual, w/ sunroof/moonroof). I dont know what both models are. But thats all i know. So what do you guys think? is it possible to swap the motors? if so how much would it cost if i were to take it to a reputable car shop or how hard would it be for me and a couple of my friends to put in? thanks in advance
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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or can you guys point me out to a how to guide that would help me complete the swap? thanks a whole lot!
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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manual + good motor = best combination.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Exactly HOW much would a good running motor go for? thinking of getting one and just dump it in the manual one. ...what do you guys think?
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Dude Ill take both!
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Old May 1, 2004 | 08:31 PM
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the only difference is youd have to swap the flywheel and front counterweight. not a big deal.

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