Swapping to FC drivetrain
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Swapping to FC drivetrain
I might be buying an FD rolling chassis and I was curious about a few things regarding swapping the FC turbo II tranny and rear end into a 93.
1. Would the FC tranny cross member be a direct bolt in on the FD chassis, and if not, can the FD cross member mount to the FC tranny?
2. Does the FC rear end match up with the FD?
3. Would the FC or FD driveshafts work, or would I need to have a custom shaft made?
4. Does the FD have an electronic speedometer, and if so, how would I adapt the FC tranny's mechanical signal?
5. Any other points of concern I'm not hitting here?
Thanks guys!
1. Would the FC tranny cross member be a direct bolt in on the FD chassis, and if not, can the FD cross member mount to the FC tranny?
2. Does the FC rear end match up with the FD?
3. Would the FC or FD driveshafts work, or would I need to have a custom shaft made?
4. Does the FD have an electronic speedometer, and if so, how would I adapt the FC tranny's mechanical signal?
5. Any other points of concern I'm not hitting here?
Thanks guys!
#3
Do it right, do it once
iTrader: (30)
The FC engine and trans will not even come close to bolting into a FD. It is not a good conversion.
In the realm of "is it possible"? Sure anything is possible, people put V8s in FDs so I'm sure you could get the FC motor and trans in there. The FD does not have a tranny mount. The FD diff bolts up completely different than the FC diff.
The FC has motor mounts in the center of the motor, the FD has motor mounts on the rear of the motor. They are different man, way different.
In the realm of "is it possible"? Sure anything is possible, people put V8s in FDs so I'm sure you could get the FC motor and trans in there. The FD does not have a tranny mount. The FD diff bolts up completely different than the FC diff.
The FC has motor mounts in the center of the motor, the FD has motor mounts on the rear of the motor. They are different man, way different.
#6
Super Snuggles
Originally posted by MrDirt
Bump, No one knows anything about swapping to FC parts?
Bump, No one knows anything about swapping to FC parts?
I thought it was pretty common considering the FC stuff is stronger.
#7
The Spirit of FLUFF!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: East Highland, CA
Posts: 1,350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why in the heck would you want to do something like that?! If your gonna get an FD chasis regardless of how much money you have you should only be putting engines that belong in it....in it. And also I don't think its a great idea to be buying an FD chasis, even if it has no motor and you were thinking of putting an FC motor in there, if you are running low on money which is what is pretty obvious if you want to do an FC swap cause its cheaper and you don't want to.......OK, I'm done flaming you can continue.
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by RX7SpiritR
And also I don't think its a great idea to be buying an FD chasis, even if it has no motor and you were thinking of putting an FC motor in there
And also I don't think its a great idea to be buying an FD chasis, even if it has no motor and you were thinking of putting an FC motor in there
#9
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by jimlab
The only parts from the FC that I've ever heard of anyone swapping into an FD are the '86-'87 manual steering rack, and the Turbo II differential unit, not the entire differential housing.
The only parts from the FC that I've ever heard of anyone swapping into an FD are the '86-'87 manual steering rack, and the Turbo II differential unit, not the entire differential housing.
#10
Do it right, do it once
iTrader: (30)
Originally posted by MrDirt
My statement holds true that I have never met a nice FD owner. When did I say I wanted to put an FC motor in the car? I actually planned on buying an RZ motor, but never did I say anything about a turbo II engine. So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
My statement holds true that I have never met a nice FD owner. When did I say I wanted to put an FC motor in the car? I actually planned on buying an RZ motor, but never did I say anything about a turbo II engine. So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've met a lot of them. I've only met one that wasn't an elitist ***** who was totally stuck up about his car. I generally don't get the time of day when I try to have a nice rotary discussion with most of these guys. I'm not saying you are all jerks because I know better than that... I just dont appreciate the extent of the criticism I've taken for this thread. It is totally uncalled for.
#12
Super Snuggles
Originally posted by MrDirt
It is totally uncalled for.
It is totally uncalled for.
I think most would rather you did an LS1 conversion on the car than put FC running gear into it. That's a step backward, not forward.
#13
The Spirit of FLUFF!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: East Highland, CA
Posts: 1,350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My mistake, I thou8ght you wanted to swap in the FC engine into it. That's why I kinda flamed you so much. If it makes you feel better I can say I'm sorry.
I don't disagree with any GOOD rotory swap, I love the 20B swap. Even the 13B-RE is good, but of course this is only my opinion. I never said you had to listen to me so why should anyone care about what I say if they don't like it?
Originally posted by MrDirt
My statement holds true that I have never met a nice FD owner. When did I say I wanted to put an FC motor in the car? I actually planned on buying an RZ motor, but never did I say anything about a turbo II engine. So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
My statement holds true that I have never met a nice FD owner. When did I say I wanted to put an FC motor in the car? I actually planned on buying an RZ motor, but never did I say anything about a turbo II engine. So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
Originally posted by MrDirt
So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
So you also disagree with people that swap 20B-REW's in FD's? What about 13B-RE's? Sure they make less horsepower stock, but they're capable of more than the REW.
#14
2 babies - no back seats
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: N. Wilm., Delaware?
Posts: 981
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by MrDirt
I've met a lot of them. I've only met one that wasn't an elitist ***** who was totally stuck up about his car. I generally don't get the time of day when I try to have a nice rotary discussion with most of these guys. I'm not saying you are all jerks because I know better than that... I just dont appreciate the extent of the criticism I've taken for this thread. It is totally uncalled for.
I've met a lot of them. I've only met one that wasn't an elitist ***** who was totally stuck up about his car. I generally don't get the time of day when I try to have a nice rotary discussion with most of these guys. I'm not saying you are all jerks because I know better than that... I just dont appreciate the extent of the criticism I've taken for this thread. It is totally uncalled for.
It's not just the turbo and the sexy bod which make the FD a '7'. These are the same people who bash the new '8'. Unfortunately many of the bashers are also posters - there are a lot of other friendly folks in 'ghost' mode reading these forums who need to chime in once in awhile
Flame suit on
Last edited by rotary-tt; 11-20-03 at 03:45 PM.
#15
Rob
iTrader: (2)
Don't listen to the flamers. I understod your question from the get-go. If I were you I would just stick with the FD tranny (as it is pretty bullet proof) and go with the T2 clutch pack LSD since it is a bolt in replacement. Do a search for Vosko threads, he is pretty knowledgable about rear ends.
-Rob
-Rob
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by jimlab
Maybe FD owners don't like the idea of someone turning an FD into an FC just because they're trying to save a buck...
I think most would rather you did an LS1 conversion on the car than put FC running gear into it. That's a step backward, not forward.
Maybe FD owners don't like the idea of someone turning an FD into an FC just because they're trying to save a buck...
I think most would rather you did an LS1 conversion on the car than put FC running gear into it. That's a step backward, not forward.
Originally posted by RX7SpiritR
I don't disagree with any GOOD rotory swap, I love the 20B swap. Even the 13B-RE is good, but of course this is only my opinion. I never said you had to listen to me so why should anyone care about what I say if they don't like it?
I don't disagree with any GOOD rotory swap, I love the 20B swap. Even the 13B-RE is good, but of course this is only my opinion. I never said you had to listen to me so why should anyone care about what I say if they don't like it?
Originally posted by rotary-tt
You need to meet a few who are real RX-7 freaks, one's who've owned both an SA and FC for many years in addition to an FD (like myself) I had an FC for 10 yrs and I thought it was a great sports car.
You need to meet a few who are real RX-7 freaks, one's who've owned both an SA and FC for many years in addition to an FD (like myself) I had an FC for 10 yrs and I thought it was a great sports car.
Originally posted by wanklin
Don't listen to the flamers. I understod your question from the get-go. If I were you I would just stick with the FD tranny (as it is pretty bullet proof) and go with the T2 clutch pack LSD since it is a bolt in replacement. Do a search for Vosko threads, he is pretty knowledgable about rear ends.
-Rob
Don't listen to the flamers. I understod your question from the get-go. If I were you I would just stick with the FD tranny (as it is pretty bullet proof) and go with the T2 clutch pack LSD since it is a bolt in replacement. Do a search for Vosko threads, he is pretty knowledgable about rear ends.
-Rob
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
gabescanlon
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
2
09-15-15 06:57 AM
jakeishness
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
11
09-11-15 11:33 AM