hi all, I signed up as i've been lurking for some time and found the most useful information around on rx7s here..

i'm a newbie to the 7 and to swapping engines. where I live there are plenty of rx7 fd3s with 1jz and 2jz swaps..all done locally without any tech2/samberg/other swap kits. the swap kits are too expensive in local money (plus the additional cost of shipping) so most people just stick in a 1jz or 2jz.. don't ask me how..i have been trying to figure it out myself..

the whole steering rack issue is common here too..some people have lowered the engine for stock hood while others have changed the hoods.

below are some examples of some of the swaps here, I want to get others opinion on what they think and whether it is ok to swap without using a kit (using the mazda's original frame)

 

Are u planning to do this type of swap?
Where do u live?

 

thast sick im doing an ls swap now the 2jz was too expensive

 

I would love to do a 2JZ swap on an rx7

 

Once the 2JZ is in, you will not look back.

 

I wish I have the funds to the same swap

 

Lil by lil and u will b there 2 jz 7

 

thinking about doing this as well

 

nice

 

Yeah nice but why not stay tru?

 

RUDY!! RUDY!! RUDY!! RUDY!! do it man I think that's the coolest thing I have ever heard about.

 

Awesome! but sacrilegious! Haha j/k j/k if you do plan on the swap or find out more fixes keep the thread posted!

 

1.5 jz ftw

 

Welcome.

A build thread for this swap would be great.

 

2jzgte and don't look back...

 

dude 2j in almost everything is pretty awesome! i see these dudes in jersey that put them in bimmers!

 

Wouldn't mind this motor but rx7's have a distinct sound that is irreplaceable

 

haha my friend has a 2jz mk3 supra. that's pretty sweet dude!

 

Looks pretty Damn nice.

 

That makes me kinda sad, but I've owned supras in the past. Gotta love em too.

 

2jz...the greatest engine ever built.

 

2jz has great power but y not just get a Toyota supra if you want one?

You're kinda stabbing the supra and the rx7 in the back, but thats just my opinion.

Rx7s are engineered for rotary engines, putting a heavier more torquey engine changes the cars entire balance.

However if you can.handle the beast and have the funds go for it, Im sure it'll be fast.

 

i also want to put a 2j in a 88 fc. lots of work and money but i think it will be well worth it in the end.

 

thats the first thing that I thought of when I saw this thread. But it's always interesting to see other types of swaps people do. Personally, If I owned and FD I would leave the rotary. Either way if you do the swap enjoy it.

 

cant go wrong with the 2j!