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1.8 DOHC Swap Starts July 4th

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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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1.8 DOHC Swap Starts July 4th

This is what im going for.





I think that will look real good in my engine bay.

I dont think it will be too hard to swap in i have the no how and the skill to make everything but i may need some ideas.

Fuel is easy to make happen( thank you mazda for inline fuel pump)

Engine mounts are simple to make once i get the position figured out.

Exhaust will be easy but not fun.

Computer is easy but ill have to make a custom dash.

Tranny mount is agian easy but will take positioning

if there is anything im not thinking of but you guys are let me know.

I will be doing a step by step write up showing the home made parts and the stuff i will prolly have to buy.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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I cant seem to find this unless i back up my browser?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Waitaminute?!?

You're putting a b18c into an rx7?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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I hope not, is that a BP?

I think some things some people overlook is the angle of the driveshaft. Make sure the tail of the transmission is the same height as the stock one.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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It looks top-heavy. Good luck on the angle, as others have said.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by trace01m
Waitaminute?!?

You're putting a b18c into an rx7?


WOW i didnt know honda made a engine that has a BIG MAZDA LOGO on the valve cover......


Yes the angle is going to be fun but i can make a new crossmember.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Yeah, I just looked at it too fast, I noticed it now.

DOH! Yeah, sorry, I'm usually a Honda guy, so my mind jumped to that first...
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