The Official Houston Mechanic Thread
05-08-05, 01:41 AM
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I have a friend that needs an engine swap done to his Series 5 vert. He has a series 5 JDM Turbo2 front clip but needs someone to perform this swap. Does anyone have a mechanic that they would go to? A list would be nice.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
05-08-05, 10:44 AM
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There isn't really any "shop" in town that can touch that job. (There are some theives, that might tell you otherwise)
You might want to talk to some club members like Logan or Fred who have done such swaps.
You might want to talk to some club members like Logan or Fred who have done such swaps.
05-09-05, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DrKilljoy
There isn't really any "shop" in town that can touch that job. (There are some theives, that might tell you otherwise)
You might want to talk to some club members like Logan or Fred who have done such swaps.
You might want to talk to some club members like Logan or Fred who have done such swaps.
05-09-05, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarygod
Is he wanting to completely put a T-II engine/turbo into a convertible? If so, the physical swap isn't that hard. The wiring harness just takes a little modification. What is he going to do about the transmission? Is it a T-II tranny also?
05-09-05, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Driftfc3s
Do you have a number where I can reach them? You can PM them to me.
Logan = missing in action.. online also known as SirRupertHobo.
My recommendation come to a club meeting and make some freinds who can help.
05-09-05, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DrKilljoy
Fred = rotarygod... he already responded in this thread.
Logan = missing in action.. online also known as SirRupertHobo.
My recommendation come to a club meeting and make some freinds who can help.
Logan = missing in action.. online also known as SirRupertHobo.
My recommendation come to a club meeting and make some freinds who can help.
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05-10-05, 06:57 AM
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Fred, I don't know if you remember me. I picked some stuff up at your house once. Did you ever get that huge turbo and two welded together intercoolers in that FC?
05-12-05, 02:09 AM
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Fred, I don't know if you remember me. I picked some stuff up at your house once. Did you ever get that huge turbo and two welded together intercoolers in that FC?
05-12-05, 02:35 AM
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Fred, I don't know if you remember me. I picked some stuff up at your house once. Did you ever get that huge turbo and two welded together intercoolers in that FC?
05-14-05, 04:54 PM
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i know some people that are willing to help with doing the swap im sure we can get the motor in and the harness you would need someone who done it befor cues i have no idea. pm me david im sure we ca get a few guys togather to help you out.
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The Official Houston Mechanic Thread
Where are some good shops in or around the Houston or Austin areas? Want good shop for local drop off to get a street port done and a place that's pretty good at tuning these things and familiar with Rexs.
02-02-06, 10:19 AM
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I dont know if they do porting but they've been doing any work I cant do on my 85 SE for 2 years now. John was a award winnning mechanic with mazda for many years. Highly reccomended...
--Erik (this is in Austin BTW)
http://www.jcautospec.com/home.html
--Erik (this is in Austin BTW)
http://www.jcautospec.com/home.html
02-02-06, 10:25 AM
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well MZM willdo porting ,but they only port NEW! housings. There is Maz Max here too. Dallas wouldbe your best bet b/c BDC does awsome port work up there. He charges 400 I belive. Protech Perfromance in Austin as well. Or yuo could pay me to do it
02-02-06, 11:50 AM
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Support my crack... I mean racing habit. I can't do porting, but I know a bajillion people that can do a better job than I ever could. Built a lot of race engines, most of them have even survived a while!
02-02-06, 11:51 AM
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Do you have the engine apart? If so, I can help you port them out.
BDC would be the best though in the area. His ports kick ***. You also have Alamo Rotary in San Antonio, and Gothom in Dallas.
BDC would be the best though in the area. His ports kick ***. You also have Alamo Rotary in San Antonio, and Gothom in Dallas.
02-02-06, 03:38 PM
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just a FYI I havea s5 t2 engine I'mselling the short block. IT has 15k on it and its been ported agressively ,and it was built witn new housings ,and its running 3mm seals allmazda parts I'm asking 1700 for local pick up. It was built by a professionalshop to taht speicalizes in rotarys
02-02-06, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ratboy
I dont know if they do porting but they've been doing any work I cant do on my 85 SE for 2 years now. John was a award winnning mechanic with mazda for many years. Highly reccomended...
--Erik (this is in Austin BTW)
http://www.jcautospec.com/home.html
--Erik (this is in Austin BTW)
http://www.jcautospec.com/home.html
The only shop in Austin I take my car to is his.
I've never seen him do a port job or tune a RE, but the guys and him can do anything else you need.
02-02-06, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II-FB
hey dantheman. Do you havea blck FD with altezas? and wheels?
Nope, I sold my Black FD. It had stock rims and tails. I drive a white FB now.
02-04-06, 11:06 AM
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If you can make it to Dallas (or Rowlett) Texas, check out Marvel Speed automotive...he built the engine that is in my car...its a streetport 13b with a holley carb and intake system...he's an awesome mechanic. pm me for his number if you need it