Hi i have 1985 rx7 GLS 1st gen that just puffs smoke some days and runs fine others. I'm at my end with the rotary engine! So can anyone give me a suggestion 4 or 6 cyl engine (non-rotary) that can be swapped in with not to many drastic changes? I deal with American muscle and just can't figure out these rotaries, I like the look of the cars but hate the engines.

 

if your familure with american muscle go v8.... seems like a simple swap... as per 4 cyl the sr seems to be gaining popularity.

johnny

 

this topic has been covered in every way, shape, and form search around and don't forget to stop by www.v8rx7forum.com

 

whats the sr? would the ford 2.3t fit in a first gen

 

he's referring to the SR20 from the Nissan Silvia and yes the 2.3t would fit in a first gen...my buddy had one in the 10's with that swap
http://www.eville140.com/rx7.html

 

everyone and their dog has an sr20 these days.
but theres also a reason for that.

if i was doing pistons again, i'd go with the ls1 v8. light and powerful.

 

i had a turbo coupe swapped 91 notch mustang... ported camed and bigger turbo with custom manifolds... never made it to the track but ate a lot of c5's witht hat little boy.


johnny

 

im not looking for a huge engine th throw in right now i just want something small and relatively cheap , i already have a blown 8 this car is for my son i want something quick that i can add to but at a good price, any suggestions?

 

Skyler here is a web site that you need if you are looking for how to swap roto for v8 http://www.grannysspeedshop.com/ very good info for both chevy or ford I have 1st gen that I am dropping in an efi 5.0 . with tran . I two found it was more inexpensive to swap the rotory rebuild or replace people in Washington State are very greedy with thier rotorys. good luck and have fun. also good source to find engine is http://car-part.com/ and follow what your looking for.

 

look a perfect engine would be a grand national 3.8 efi turbo intercooled v6 it would move that little box like nothing .....but the only problem is finding one good luck.

 

i would just like to find a 4 cyl turbo that i could put in with out too much trouble .
good mpg but power when i need to pass someone

 

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are you a mute?

how about the 1st gen mx6 gt motor??? its called "F2T" lots of TQ good on mpg and reliable. the 1st gen probe has then same motor but also gt model