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which generation?
Try looking for a cheap book called "Practical Engine Swapping," the thing has some really nice info. I suggest measuring the width wise in the engine bay and see is the engine you have would fit. I think it's easier to fit an engine in there legnth wise than width wise. I thought about a 5.0 in a second gen (the first are hideous) but I never really got any further than dreaming. I think I measured the compartment to have enough room for a 5.0 between the towers, but I didn't take a look at the suspention.
The book explains the process in detail. It's best to have the entire car stripped of the interior and engine to begin with.
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Try looking for a cheap book called "Practical Engine Swapping," the thing has some really nice info. I suggest measuring the width wise in the engine bay and see is the engine you have would fit. I think it's easier to fit an engine in there legnth wise than width wise. I thought about a 5.0 in a second gen (the first are hideous) but I never really got any further than dreaming. I think I measured the compartment to have enough room for a 5.0 between the towers, but I didn't take a look at the suspention.
The book explains the process in detail. It's best to have the entire car stripped of the interior and engine to begin with.
Clayton
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ya its a second generation rx7, ive gutted under the hood and in the process of removing the ECU and all of its components and wiring. so you have a rx7 also? i blew a apex seal on the rotor and they wanted 3000 dallors to rebuild it, so im going to put another engine in myself (or try to)!
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rx8 engine is the same engine i had in there 13b injection. i want to covert over to piston driven engine because there much more practical, less maintenence, and i like the sound. i was thinking of a carburated <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">289 </a>or boss <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>what you guys think, im going to kelowna pick your part today to see if i can scoop an engine to rebuild
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If you really want to throws some people for a loop. Try and get a turbo 4cyl for it. Those thunderbirdsuper coopes moved pretty well, that the rx7 probably weighs about 1000lb less. Last year hotrod mag ran about 5 stories dealing with these little wonders. Great power to weight and miliage out the wazzo.
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No, I have a 280zx, but have been very close to buying two different 2nd gens, they just dissapear right when I get the cash. I think the 2nd gens are way cool looking and would take one over my 280 in a heartbeat.
A V6 is a good idea for that car, but I'd go for a carburated engine for simplicity, although <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">fuel injection</a> can be fitted for some extra time and cash. And if you don't really care about having a stick or not, an auto is usually easier to install, but it may not be for this case. A Mustang T-5 may fit perfectly in there, and I'm betting that it has a hydralic clutch so that simplifies instalation even more.
If you do go with a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>I think that it would be a good idea to add some stregnth to the "frame". The power of a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>could cause some serious stress and may distort the "frame". And I don't know if the indi rear will be capable of handling the torque also. So you may see if you can get that stregthened too and lay off the hammer a bit more.
The job can be tough, but if you know what you're doing it's a much easier task.
Clayton
A V6 is a good idea for that car, but I'd go for a carburated engine for simplicity, although <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">fuel injection</a> can be fitted for some extra time and cash. And if you don't really care about having a stick or not, an auto is usually easier to install, but it may not be for this case. A Mustang T-5 may fit perfectly in there, and I'm betting that it has a hydralic clutch so that simplifies instalation even more.
If you do go with a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>I think that it would be a good idea to add some stregnth to the "frame". The power of a <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>could cause some serious stress and may distort the "frame". And I don't know if the indi rear will be capable of handling the torque also. So you may see if you can get that stregthened too and lay off the hammer a bit more.
The job can be tough, but if you know what you're doing it's a much easier task.
Clayton
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ya i heard that the rx7 frame was rather strong and i wouldnt have to support it in any way and the rear end should be fine but it wont handle well over 100mph but i also think it would be hard to find a boss <a href="http://www.motorhaven.com/">302 </a>
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