having owned a few fc's a few years back...i learned alot about rx-7's and have a huge respect for the design and capabilities. I want to build an FD and i want big power. I am looking for about 650 RWHP. I have actually considered doing a turbo LS1...easy reliable power and cheaper, but dont want to lose respect from people. but at the same time they sound great and it would be fun torque https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png... i do love the rotary, but its harder to get power and more expensive. i know you will gripe about the weight dist...but if you do it right its not bad at all.
my question is can i get the power im looking for out of a 20B? this will be a pleasure car but i want it to be reliable enough to drive every day. twin or single turbo? opinions on spool time... one last question, i was thinking about a T56 tranny to achieve a 6 speed...opinions? looking for some opinions and knowledge, thanks in advance |
An ls1 is lighter than a 20b with manifolds by the rational that a ls1 is about the weight of a 13BT with manifolds. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png
You can get 650 out of a 20b, it has been done. I would think with a single turbo and some porting. more lag = higher peak power (yes a genralization) less lag = better streetability, lower peak power Have you driven a car with 650hp? With the same weight as an FD? Are you sure you really need that much power to enjoy it or do you want to brag about numbers? |
yes, it can be done with a 20B. Like stated earlier... have you driven a 650rwhp car that weighs that little? I'd invest in some rubber seat covers while you are at it.
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[quote name='GreyGT-C' date='Jul 17 2005, 02:55 AM']yes, it can be done with a 20B. Like stated earlier... have you driven a 650rwhp car that weighs that little? I'd invest in some rubber seat covers while you are at it.
[snapback]739003[/snapback] [/quote] i have been in a few supras making that much power, and its incredible, supras do weigh about 700lbs more though. Ya i do want to brag about the numbers, but it will also be incredible... how much am i looking at to make 650 with a 20B...my guess is about $20k? thx |
[quote name='yellowfever13' date='Jul 17 2005, 11:04 AM']i have been in a few supras making that much power, and its incredible, supras do weigh about 700lbs more though. Ya i do want to brag about the numbers, but it will also be incredible...
how much am i looking at to make 650 with a 20B...my guess is about $20k? thx [snapback]739072[/snapback] [/quote] 20k AT LEAST just for the motor and hardware that you are going to need to support 650hp. |
Engine and porting... $7,000-8000 or so
ECU to control it........$1300 beefy fuel system......$1,500+ new tires and rims......$2,000-3,000+ clutch and flywheel.....$800 intercooler.................$1,500 radiator.....................$400 stuff too lil to remember.....$5,000+ Subframe.....................$1,000+ Labor..........................$5,000+ good luck trying to do it for less than $20K and it be right unless you are a very capable mechanic. |
[quote name='yellowfever13' date='Jul 16 2005, 07:44 PM']but dont want to lose respect from people
[snapback]738960[/snapback] [/quote] That's your first problem. Caring what other people think. And I would recommend driving an FD with even 450 to the wheels and see if you still need 650. Unless this is a car just to get respect from other people. |
you can buy an engine from pettitracing for about 12k and its sporting 550hp on upgraded stock twins..at least you could before..been awhile since I've really looked around.. but a 20b can be bought for about 3500 or so the ports are already pretty large. You can make a 20b take lots of power its all in how deep your pockets are, and how much your willing to spend.
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your gonna be looking at closer to $30k man. im also planning on such an upgrade sometime next spring.
considering going with a v8, but im thinking a 20b with rew housings, maybe a t76 or ax7592 or something. anyone know if a 03-04 cobra tranny would work well? im looking to use the cobra diff since its slightly lighter and much stronger. and with that much power, having those gears might be a good thing. |
[quote name='SilverSeven' date='Jul 18 2005, 04:47 AM']That's your first problem. Caring what other people think.
And I would recommend driving an FD with even 450 to the wheels and see if you still need 650. Unless this is a car just to get respect from other people. [snapback]739315[/snapback] [/quote] I second that, who cares what other people think do what you want. |
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