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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Engine Swap?

well I was just wondering what would be a good replacement engine for a 13B from an 89 FC RX7. The engine is about to go and I was wondering if a piston engine would be a better way to go, but was still wondering what detailed information I could gather about enginesfit other than the oem one. I would much appreciate a list of the engine, thank you.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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it is impossible to put anything other than a rotary into an rx7.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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theres a forums for v8 rx7s all u need to do is search
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Unfortunately, Mazda integrated a system in the cars that requires you to deliver the shell to me dirt cheap after the motor goes. Sorry bro I'll be waiting though.
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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^^^hahaha. dude, there is plenty of info on this. not just in this forum, but others as weel. IN FACT, there are whole other websites devoted to this very topic. most people who put non-rotaries into there fc's use small block fords or chevys, perhaps most popularly the ls/lt series of GM motors. although i wouldnt personally do it, if you have to put a boring piston engine in your seven, atleast use an ls1.otherwise, just rebuild your 13b, or do a 13b-re swap, or if you are feeling really frisky (and have a fairly nice size wallet and a fair amount of mechanical knowledge/experience) do a 20b swap! ....if i had the money....i would...
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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yea thats a most common one ppl use an ls1.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SirCygnus
it is impossible to put anything other than a rotary into an rx7.
oh really? well i just wasted $13,000 in it just this summer. I better resell it quickly.

Selling an 1989 FC3S RX-7, no rust, no damage, 210k engine, need swap soon $1500 firm.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rotarydriver108
theres a forums for v8 rx7s all u need to do is search
i knew someone would say this.. sadly im only on the internet around or two a week cause im using the college campus computers. Blah, i just wanted a quick reference so I could read all at once instead of chasing false leads

why do you have to be so mean and judgemental??
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by need RX7
Unfortunately, Mazda integrated a system in the cars that requires you to deliver the shell to me dirt cheap after the motor goes. Sorry bro I'll be waiting though.
It wont fit in my mailbox..

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I need money for a new mailbox now
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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^^^hahaha. dude, there is plenty of info on this. not just in this forum, but others as weel. IN FACT, there are whole other websites devoted to this very topic. most people who put non-rotaries into there fc's use small block fords or chevys, perhaps most popularly the ls/lt series of GM motors. although i wouldnt personally do it, if you have to put a boring piston engine in your seven, atleast use an ls1.otherwise, just rebuild your 13b, or do a 13b-re swap, or if you are feeling really frisky (and have a fairly nice size wallet and a fair amount of mechanical knowledge/experience) do a 20b swap! ....if i had the money....i would...
I've tried!! all i find is dead leads and ****.. I dont mind the ****, but im on college campus computers and the people around me don't seem to approve of it.

Thanks for the info without the intensive **** retentiveness other people seem to give me

Im too mechanically retarded to deal with a rotary engine. I cant rebuild it or figure out how to use those rebuilding kits they sell. I just wanted a naturally aspirated engine for drifting.. but sure, lets try to use peer pressure to make me change my mind and stick with a wankelmeister.. **** no, my pants look stacked, but thats not my wallet. My wallets almost empty, its not my Daily Driver. Im going to trick my friend into paying for my mods and ****

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ecko
yea thats a most common one ppl use an ls1.
Bah! Do i sound like a sheep? ignore the first word..
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/rx7.html

https://www.rx7club.com/v-8-powered-rx-7s-299/v8-rx-7-f-q-492518/

http://www.v8rx7forum.com/

...just a couple to get you started...but to kinda go back to your original question, like i said before, most non-roary swaps are V8's but if you look hard enough you will find that for some reason, 4 and 6 cylinder (ESPECIALLY NISSAN MOTORS???!!) are becoming a little popular, but not nearly on the level as SMC (small block chevy) or even other rotary (13B-RE and 20B specifically) swaps.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by *TOUCH*
http://members.tripod.com/~grannys/rx7.html

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=492518

http://www.v8rx7forum.com/

...just a couple to get you started...but to kinda go back to your original question, like i said before, most non-roary swaps are V8's but if you look hard enough you will find that for some reason, 4 and 6 cylinder (ESPECIALLY NISSAN MOTORS???!!) are becoming a little popular, but not nearly on the level as SMC (small block chevy) or even other rotary (13B-RE and 20B specifically) swaps.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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v8rx7.com

hey i can't get this website to work..
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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are you using v8rx7.com or v8rx7forum.com ?
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Got it, thanks
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