rotorboat13

Guess I'll start my build thread being that I'm about halfway through it.

I've got a 1987 TII that I'm in the process of completely rebuilding. Sadly I blew the TII, have yet to take that apart to see exactly what the damage is, but now I've got a 13B-RE swap with.
This is only going to be a weekend driver by the way.

The engine is all done.
Complete rebuild with...

Rotary Aviation 2mm super seals
Solid corner seals
Rotary Aviaton overhaul kit
Large streetport and polished
Banzai racing fuel rails
1600 RC fuel injectors (primary and secondary)
Block-off plates for OMP, ACV, ISC and rear turbo oil return line
Ported exhaust sleeves
Ported UIM and LIM
90mm TB with custom elbow

As of now I have a godspeed 40mm wastegate and an HKS SSQV BOV, but those will both be change out with 2 Tial BOV's and either a 44mm or 60mm Tial wastegate, not sure yet.

That's it as far as the engine block goes.

Everything else...
Microtech LT10C ECU
Magnafuel fuel pump, filter, fuel pressure regulator and FPR guage
Fuel tank sump
streetlite flywheel
ACT 577 ft/lb clutch kit
All AEM gauges-wideband, tru-boost, oil pressure and water temp
Godspeed radiator
Koni adjustable shocks
5-lug conversion
S5 tail lights
Short throw shifter

I also have an AEM AI system that I bought but am now debating whether I need/want to use it.

I'll put pic's up later, and more as the build goes on.
Questions, comments, pointers, recommendations, pointers, etc. are all welcome.

jimmy13

if it's a t2 why would you have to do a 5 lug swap?

rotorboat13

Sorry, I mixed that list up with stuff that is already done and stuff i need to get. I'll go back and edit it to make sense. As for your question, haha, i don't know why I thought that. My bad. I was just over thinking everything I have done to the car I guess.

rotorboat13

...Edit to mod list...

Everything else...
Microtech LT10C ECU
ACT Streetlite flywheel and 577 lb/ft torque clutch kit
All AEM gauges- Tru-boost gauge/controller, wideband, oil pressure, water temp
Godspeed radiator
Koni adjustable shocks
S5 tail lights
Short throw shifter

I also have an AEM AI system that I bought, but am now debating whether or not I want/need to use it.

Next to buy is the fuel system...
Magnafuel pump and filter
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
Fuel tank sump

jimmy13

lol it happens, it just had me boggled

rotorboat13

Pics of my car with the TII in it that I blew, how the body looks when I bought the car, and my Cosmo 13B-RE.

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Pics of disassembling my 13B-RE, the carbon caked rotors, the process of cleaning my water pump housing (notice the shiny clean spot and the not so clean grime), and the Rotary Aviation overhaul kit I used.

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Pics of my streetport, ported exhaust sleeves, cleaned rotors, engine being put together, engine with polished housings and painted irons, engine put together.

rotorboat13

Pic of my engine assembled with my fuel rails (those ID2000's aren't mine, I'll be using RC 1600's), ported UIM and LIM, 90mm. Rotary Works TB and intake elbow. My 3 fuel rails w/o injectors. My lightweight flywheel, poly transmission mounts, and Comp clutch kit that I was going to use but then realized I need a bigger better one. The one I'll be using is the one stated in my first post, which I have, just not a picture of it. My 13B-RE motor mounts, intake manifold gaskets, and parts I will no longer be using such as the 3" down pipe (I will have a full 4" exhaust), 3" v-bands and flanges, and the brand new t3t4 turbo. My SS oil cooler lines, and turbo oil feed and return lines. My Microtech LT-10c ECU.

rotorboat13

Pic of my AEM gauges and brake pads. My AEM aux. injection kit that I'm not sure if I'm going to be using. My hood being paint stripped. My car painted primer black.

jdmwankle

nice build, this is what i want to do for mine once i finish school.
What were you using to strip the hood paint?
Also what mounts are those?

rotorboat13

Master pro refinishing-Metal strip automotive paint stripper.
I bought it from O'rileys.

The motor mounts are from Banzai-racing.com, and the trans. mounts are from himni-racing.com. If you need the links let me know.

dwb87

iTrader: (22)

Quality build/ parts here... The 13B-RE is the way to go. If you don't mind me asking... Where did you get the engine from??

con-3-fc3s

Where did you get the motor from?.. She looks pretty clean!...

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

what template?

rotorboat13

I got the motor from jspecauto.com, here's the direct link to the rx7 motors.
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I don't know what the templet was or if there was even one used. My mechanic did it.

diabolical1

iTrader: (3)

i suppose it's none of my business, but it is relevant (and i'm curious), but did you confirm that your mechanic ported a rotary before?

rotorboat13

Ya, he has an '85 RX7, with a 13B-RE in it, of his own that he built and races, making 806 whp and runs low 8's in the 1/4 mile. He's also built other high power rotaries for customers and friends.

pontiackid

iTrader: (3)

Damn I wish you were a bit closer!

What did they charge freight to ship the motor to you? I'm in KC so it shouldn't be to much different.

rotorboat13

I honestly cannot remember how much the shipping was. I'm about an hour SE of KC and I think it was around $100 or something. My mechanic is actually in Overland Park. You ever go to fast Fridays at KC trends in OP?

pontiackid

iTrader: (3)

Nah, fridays (and everyday) is work, work, work. First man in last man out.

linuxadickt

iTrader: (1)

Lookin' good!

rotorboat13

Almost forgot all about my build thread. The build is now complete. Some parts have changed from my initial postings as to support other mods. Here is the full completed mod list.
Now to start saving up for a new suspension setup.

—Done to Cosmo 13B-RE—
RA 2mm apex super seals
Solid corner seals
RA overhaul kit
Large streetport and polish
Pinned
Fuel rails from Banzai
ID 2000 fuel injectors (x4)
NGK racing spark plugs
-8AN SS braided fuel hose under car
-6AN nylon braided fuel hose in the engine bay
Glow Shift Oil filter sandwich plate
Ported exhaust sleeves
Ported UIM and LIM
Rotary werks 90mm TB
Comp turbo 7174 .96AR billet wheel 4" inlet and 3" exhaust
Dual sheave main pulley
Poly motor mounts
Banzai Racing engine brackets

—Done to car—
Microtech LT10C ECU
AEM Boost gauge/controller
AEM Wideband gauge
AEM Oil pressure gauge
AEM Water temp gauge
Aeromotive billet FPR
Magnafuel protuner 750 fuel pump
Magnafuel fuel filter 25 micron
Magnafuel fuel filter 10 micron
Competition Engineering fuel tank sump
Tial Q BOV
Godspeed 40mm. wastegate
Poly trans mounts
Diff. pinion snubber
ACT streetlite flywheel
ACT 577 ft/lb torque clutch kit
SS Oil cooler line
3" turbo back exhaust with "Apexi N1 style" muffler
Stop tech brake pads
Greddy front mount intercooler
3" charge piping
Godspeed radiator
12" Jegs cooling fan
Koni adjustable shocks
XSpower turbo manifold
Performance front diff. mount
S5 tail lights
Short throw shifter

rotorboat13

Here's the first start up. Hasn't been tuned yet in this video, but the ECU map was pulled from another FC with a very similar build.

AngryPerson

Make sure when the engine is installed that is sits level and true. The best thing to do is pull a measurement from the framerail to the front e-shaft bolt with the stoc engine and the stock mounts. Using this measurement compare it with the banzai mounted engine. I bought mounts many years ago and the engine didn't fit where it should and it caused all types of problems with driveshaft angle etc etc. They were so bad that it ended up killing passenger side motor mounts every single year.