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09-21-2002, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 13BAce' date='Sep 21 2002, 11:28 AM
[quote name='vosko' date='Sep 21 2002, 07:28 AM']a 20B in a FD is alot more work.....
Yeah, That's what I keep hearing. I know the engine bay is alot smaller. I'm sure there are more issues than just that though.
I recall reading somewhere that the PFS TKT 20B FD cost around $100,000 to build, not counting the cost of the car. If its that much work for a professional rotary shop to do. It really must be tough.
But it would still be really sweet B) It's more along the lines of a fantasy car for me, rather than something I'd actually attempt.
09-21-2002, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' date='Sep 21 2002, 10:46 AM
[quote name='13BAce' date='Sep 21 2002, 12:28 PM'][quote name='vosko' date='Sep 21 2002, 07:28 AM']a 20B in a FD is alot more work.....
why is that?[/quote]
They usually have no idea as to how involved it is. An FD conversion takes alot more work than an FC.
09-21-2002, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OKIERX-7' date='Sep 21 2002, 12:00 PM
[quote name='13BAce' date='Sep 21 2002, 11:28 AM'][quote name='vosko' date='Sep 21 2002, 07:28 AM']a 20B in a FD is alot more work.....
Yeah, That's what I keep hearing. I know the engine bay is alot smaller. I'm sure there are more issues than just that though.
I recall reading somewhere that the PFS TKT 20B FD cost around $100,000 to build, not counting the cost of the car. If its that much work for a professional rotary shop to do. It really must be tough.
But it would still be really sweet B) It's more along the lines of a fantasy car for me, rather than something I'd actually attempt.[/quote]
I think that they charge about $36K for the full conversion, minus the car, but it's VERY comprehensive. You'll have a true supercar--fast AND somewhat reliable--at a good price.
You could do it yourself for less if you just want the motor, but it will take some time to get it right. Maybe one day one of us will try it.
09-21-2002, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' date='Sep 21 2002, 01:46 PM
[quote name='13BAce' date='Sep 21 2002, 12:28 PM'][quote name='vosko' date='Sep 21 2002, 07:28 AM']a 20B in a FD is alot more work.....
why is that?[/quote]
check out an e-bay of an FD...if you were to add another housing...youll definitely be requiring additional space...as it is now..its quite dense
a 20b conversion will require either one of two scenarios:
.....cut into the firewall to create the space...where the compensation takes place is where im not sure...the tranny will ultimately end up further back than where it is now...this is the ideal setup as the disturbance of the weight distribution is minimal...if anything, may make it ideal..
.....or create the room via repositioning or repiping of components that are in the way ...like an ic...resulting in more weight in the front..ng
09-22-2002, 09:08 AM
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Just curious Vosko, how are you going to tackle the front sway bar and dual thermostat issues? That for me took a lot of time to get it to work out. Or are you going to use a 13B front cover? Cheaper and easier but the cooling capability scared me too much so I kept the 20B water pump.
09-22-2002, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo III' date='Sep 22 2002, 10:08 AM
Just curious Vosko, how are you going to tackle the front sway bar and dual thermostat issues? That for me took a lot of time to get it to work out. Or are you going to use a 13B front cover? Cheaper and easier but the cooling capability scared me too much so I kept the 20B water pump.
