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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Will a rotary fit?

Is there any other cars the the 13b na will fit into with minimum or no fab work. i crashed my car into a tree yesterday so my chassie is f'd but the engine only had 3k on it so i wanna swap.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Sure sounds good... I would. good luck
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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just buy an fc shell...
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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i know i can just buy a fc shell but my question still stands what other car or truck will the engine fit into
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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I think it will fit into a Pinto... The 79 was a good year
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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fb, corolla, mazda truck. lot's of things. You switch front covers with an fb, and boom easy to make an adapter if the car is already rwd. Just bolt it to the chassis frame.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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what do u mean front covers?
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Ya know i think you should put it in a harley...
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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J/W, how did you crash?
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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I believe the 13b from a 2nd gen RX7 is a direct drop in for an FC3S...



Seriously though, you would probably just want to get an shell and swap it over. Simple and no fab work required.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Cheapie DIY car:
http://www.mindspring.com/~robmk2/

Also, Kennedy Engineering sells a transmission adapter that attaches a 13B to a VW transaxle. There are lots of cool kit cars around with low resale pricing.
http://www.thunderranch.com/
https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-other-rotary-63/rotary-powered-vw-bug-157286/
http://www.sterlingsportscars.com/
http://www.avenger-valkyrie.org/general.htm
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Front cover = the front cover from a 85 rx7 with the 13b. It's literally the "front" of the cover.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by theedn
Is there any other cars the the 13b na will fit into with minimum or no fab work. i crashed my car into a tree yesterday so my chassie is f'd but the engine only had 3k on it so i wanna swap.
You can't take an engine from a car, then place it in a totally different car, with minimum or no fab work. It is not going to happen.

Especially since the rotary mounts in the opposite way of most piston engines.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Was making a left on a gravel road and somone cut me off and when I went to avoid car broke loose and I had no control.

If I do put the engine in a different car how will smog go?
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by theedn
If I do put the engine in a different car how will smog go?
The smog rules are governed by the new chassis you'd be putting it in. The new engine must have at least as many emissions controls are the original engine. But if goes into a '75 or earlier, it would not need smog testing at all. At least until the Governor passes legislation to do away with the smog exemption. But that's CA for you. So if it's in a '76 to current chassis, the car has to be taken to a state referee to be approved. They will smog test it and scrutinize every little detail. You'll get a sticker that explains your engine swap to future smog testers.

Or you can just put the engine back in another FC and call it a day.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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I"m pretty sure you can legally swap a newer motor into any chassis that was made befor the motor was. As long as you keep all the emissions stuff, and the motor isnt altered. And you will have to take it to a referee if you wanna get it registered.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Thanks for all the info I'm currently looking at fbs so the front cover needs to be changed due to clearence issues?

Can anyone link me to a 13b fb swap. And I know search button but I just moved and only surf web on my iPhone so it's kinda hard
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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i want to do a tII swapped 70s porsche 911... considering porsche engine parts are dam expensive for sourcing out parts.. id build a budget 930 killer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUEcTQF4vtY
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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79 MAZDA GLC,fits really nice.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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If you have to ask that question the simple answer is no... unless you have deep pockets... then anything is possible.


Just get an FC, there are so many rollers for sale.
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