It's most likely not going to be a turbo rotary engine, so I would have to replace the gauge.

 

Well, if your gauge is broken, yes. The gauge will still work from NA to turbo. I have a turbo drivetrain in my convertible, and mine works like a champ.

Sorry... off topic, I know.

 

I hate to even say it on here, because I know I'll get flamed and made fun of because everyone and their mother are purists, and I am too, but I'm probably going to put an SR20DET in the car, because I can't afford the maintenance on the rotary engine. I love the car and the engine to death, but I can't afford it. I'm a bit of a purist myself, but I gotta do what I gotta do.

 

If money is of a concern, good luck with a cross-make engine swap

 

Yea sure, thanks.

 

My rotarys never cost anymore to maintain than any of my other engines?

 

Do you have to buy premix for your other engines?

 

My stock s5 I never bought premix. But if you're worried about $5 premix then maybe you should buy a bus pass.
Good luck with your build anyways

 

Premix does not cost $5, and if that was my only reason I would be a complete moron. Everyone and their mother thinks they know what is best for everyone else.

 

Do whatever by all means, just don't see your logic.
Let me know if you need any help or what not

 

I thought of swapping in another engine, but I couldn't see swapping in a v8, I would prefer a 6 or 4. A guy I know did a nissan I6 swap I found out after mentioning my intentions and he brought up a lot of costs.. So I decided to stay :P
I will, however, be watching this build intently because I'd like to see it happen!
Another reason I stayed with the rotary is because I like being different and explaining my car to people. I'm just "special" lol

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And just so we all know, this non-rotary engine swap isn't definite. This isn't like it's happening tomorrow. I still have a lot of researching, planning, and saving to do. I very well might change my mind.

 

no new updates. Saving up my money because I need to buy a clutch. Haven't bought anything new or done anything new. Working out my idle issue. Will update as necessary.

 

Not sure if I want the S4 aero's or the S5. I don't know how I'm going to decide. After finally seeing a pair of S5's in person, I became unsure of putting those on my car.

 

Got my clutch:



Not sure when I'm popping this puppy in, but at least I have it. It's reassuring.

 

Put my new clutch in on Wednesday. Everything is a-ok, but my trans pissed trans fluid all over me so I had to order all new seals. I'm hoping they'll be here Monday, because she's sitting until I get them. Here are some pics from Wednesday after it was put in:

 

Engine just blew. Probably going to have to sell the car. I guess thats the end of my build thread.

 

How much for the shell

 

I have no idea dude. It literally just happened like 3 hours ago lol.

 

I thought you were going to put an SR20DET in it?

 

I don't have the money, and, I decided I wouldn't like a non-rotary RX7. Guess that's the purist in me, huh?

 

Jeeze that was quick. Too bad. Time to get another 7!

 

one day....one day. Probably in 4 or 5 years, after I graduate

 

If you really are interested, I'm asking $1500 for the shell. Pictures and a thread will be up soon.

 

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