Alright, I read the engines part in the FAQ, even the links IN the engines part.

But I still didn't find the information I'm looking for.

I have a 86 N/A, and I want to get rid of the rotary, yes I want to loose it. It's done for. I'm going to put a new engine with TT in it. But I don't know anything about engines to begin with (besides what I read from the FAQ).

so if anyone could drop me some engine names and some specs, and of course if it'll work in the car, that would be much appreciated.

 

LT1 conversion? Do they make kits for the FC for that engine? or is that just for FD's? What's wrong with the rotary?

 

check out v8rx7.com

 

What's the LT1?

The rotary has 180,000 miles on it, and it's already been rolled over.

 

v8rx7.com doesn't exist.

 

LT1 is the 5.7liter corvette engine. Very popular conversion for FD rx7's. Check out that v8rx7.com website weedwacker posted.

 

The v8rx7.com wont show up for me. I've tried it a few times, and I'm doing some research on the LT1 right now.

Can I turbo / twin turbo that bad boy?

 

Yea, I did some looking for the V8 site, apparently they aren't around anymore.
But the LT1 does look nice. I'm not sure if I can get what I want out of it though.

 

Something tells be this isn't someone who should be doing an engine swap....

 

This is one of those times when, if you have to ask, you shouldn't be doing it anyway.

Talk to some of the guys at torquecentral.com. Hinsonsupercars does the swaps but I have heard back things about their turnaround and workmanship. Also check out wrongmotor.com.

 

Alright thanks, and I'm not doing the swap myself. I'd fuq it up.

Any answer to the turbo question?

 

You can turbo almost anything if you have enough money. But to get full performance out of a turbo you have to replace lots of stuff. Its not a simple bolt-on.

--Alex

 

.. dude.. why would you put a turbo'd V8 in an FC? It's not going to hold up (driveline, etc) for more than a few hard pulls.

If you're not looking to dish out serious money here, stick to an N/A V8 or a lightly modded turbo rotary. Save yourself the asspain.. unless you have a lot of money and time on your hands.

 

well then how about an engine that's capable of handling a turbo?

 

13bt.....

 

how much horsepower?

if its rotary, I dont want it.

 

ugh. :/

a) Turbo = money. Lots of money, regardless of the engine. Unless it came that way from the factory.

b) You're going to have serious problems soon if you think that the stock transmission/driveshaft/rearend will be able to handle a forced induction V8 (as I said).

c) You'd might as well stick to rotary (IF you want a turbo).

d) Just buy a different freakin' car. There are plenty of LSx platform cars that are going dirt cheap these days. You'll end up spending less money and having more reliability all around anyway.

 

PS: 13BT = 1.3 liter turbo rotary used in the 2nd generation TurboIIs.

Makes approximately 180-200 (depending on whether it's S4 or S5) engine horsepower. You could extract 200+ rwhp from it with minor modifications.

 

Dude, what the hell is your obsession with a turbo? You can put a turbo on anything from a lawnmower to a tank. There will of course be custom fabrication, fuel and cooling, plumbing and tuning concerns in any application. Just about any engine can "handle a turbo" in some regard, you just have to know it's limitations.

For instance, STS makes a rear mount turbo for my denali even though it is a high compression v8. It can handle about 5-6psi stock, more with additional fuel/cooling/tuning.

If you bolt in a late model 5-6 liter GM v8 and aren't happy with the 325-400hp you'd get with it and an exhaust in a 3000lb car, then I dont know what to tell you.

 

the LT series engines were prior to the LS series engines. they are cheaper and older and not as good.

 

why not sell you car and buy yourself a 4 corvette and turbo it.
that would atleast save another seven from being piston raped.

 

God, I don't even care about the fact that he wants to put a V8 in the '7. Big deal, he bought it. I'd just hate to see him do the swap and forget lots of factors that accompany more power and just expect the car to work because it's rotary-free.

 

see but if he going to do it why not start off with atleast a base of a motor he wants.
but agreed that n/a drivretrain will not handle nearly half the power he wants.

 

That's all I came here for.

engine names
specs
an if it'll work

so **** half of you guys.

I know it'll take a lot more parts to make sure its all working properly, I'm not stupid.

and I don't want a rotary engine in my car.

but thanks to the people who actually helped, probably the first 2 replies or so.

 

No dickbeater, **** YOU.

You come onto a predominantly rotary forum asking **** about a TT piston swap? Go in the "other engine conversions" section...that's what it's there for.

You're a complete MORON for asking the questions you are asking. No one maintains a "list" of the engines that can be swapped in. Basically anything that can fit in the engine bay can be swapped in. Obviously it won't be a bolt in. It all depends on how much fabrication you are willing to pay for/accept. In reality, with enough time, money, and parts, any engine in the world can be made to work in any chassis in the world (or on a table for that matter, like the engine stand that I use to test rebuilds).

By the same token, no one maintains a "list" of what engines a turbo can be put on, or even a "TT". Again you can put a turbo (or 2, or whatever) on just about any engine, provided enough space is present for the plumbing, and the tuning and supporting mods are in place. Asking for "a list and specs" is retarded.

If you dont want a rotary engine in your car, here's a novel idea. BUY A NON ROTARY CAR. ******* idiot.

Yes, you have just been e-bitch slapped. Now GTFO ----->