Well.. the way I look at it.. Is that I'm so invested into the project, that I wont be eable to get the money out. And I'm more interested in having an REW swap other then the infinatly more common 13bt swap.

 

ok that def understandable. here some reading for you
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/SWAP/FD3S/rew.html
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...light=rew+swap
just to get an idea.
you might have already read them, im just trying to keep you informed.
is it just a stock rew?

 

um rsx's go that fast and then some... i have a few friends with them and there pretty quick considering there na

 

You stole the words right out of my keyboard. That's exactly what I was going to say. Even if you did get a good deal out of the swap, I would definetly stop what your doing and sell the project in hopes of a turbo 2 swap, you might still have a chance to break even or even come out ahead. Much cheaper and cost for cost you'll end up with more power, on the turbo2 motor. I think you are definetly going on the wrong track, if you can't afford an aftermarket ecu for your fd motor, your in a world of trouble as these motors can get expensive for upkeep. Especially with what your doing I mean your talking about an advanced level of mechanicing, you even said yourself that you guys don't really know what your doing. Your going to end up with a broken wallet and possibly a blown motor if you guys don't nail it right on the head. Besides as it has been mentioned here these a by far more common swap so others here can help you. Keep it simple and smart, buy a t2 motor.

 

There is a reason its a more common swap. Sometimes walking on the undisturbed path isn't always the right choice.

 

I know poeple who have owned them as well. Never have they been able to reach 130mph with plenty of bolt-ons.

 

^BATTLE ROYALE!

and if you haven't watched accepted than you need to

 

hmmm, i road in one going over 130mph, i also have a 91 integra ls, even it goes over 130.

accepted is a good movie lol

 

Meh. I think I'm gonna keep on keepin on. I mean hell. I've gotten this far. the motor was mounted a few days ago. Its there. Now I need to get the clutch/flywheel stuff figured out and put in my tII tranny.

After that, its all wiring, vacuum and plumbing.

In the end. I think I'm keeping the motor in case of the off chance that I decide to buy an FD this summer. Besides.. I couldnt break even if I tried.

About the not having money bit - Just had a kid, and its winter - I dont get money until the summer.

 

Haha, not quite... Tuning will also play a large factor. An EMS would be a 100% good decision--I don't even know how the stock FD ECU would factor into the equation. Not only that, what are you proposing to do with the stock twins? Seq./non-seq.?

There are only clouds in the future with this swap and your acknowledged limited experience... Either way, I wish you luck since it appears you've made up your mind!

 

Obviously, I'm not doing this on my own. To do the vac lines, I've got someone local who is also a member of this forum who's owned 4 FD's and has the stock twins on his motor. So, I guess I'll have him help me with the tuning and what-not.

On the other forum, I'm buying a Mega-Squirt board and whatnot. this summer I plan on buying a Power FC. But I'd like to drive the car once or twice before I go ahead and spend another 2g's on it.

 

rx-7's take a special breed of owners. someone with samurai like patience and a big wallet

 

just dont make the same mistake i made...... finally finish your frustrating swap where everything goes wrong then drive your car for a week and wreck it. true story.

 

I got the whole clutch/pressure/flywheel for a s5 t2 sitting at home. I believe the clutch is fried but the pressure plate and fly should still be fine if your on a budget they would deff be cheap.

 

and you can get a 75% life clutch from rotary ressurection for waaaaay cheap if they have any right now