JDM Engine Swap
#1
I've been looking into replacing my 93 rx7 motor & tranny with one that's been imported from Japan. I found two companies that has the cheapest prices and was wondering if anybody has heard of them? The two companies are nagasakijdmmotors.com and tigerjapanese.com. They are both based out of Canada.
Has anybody did a swap like this before? Just wondering what all I will have to modify to make this work? The swap comes with a complete motor, tranny, uncut wiring harness, and computer. Any info would be great.
Thanks
Has anybody did a swap like this before? Just wondering what all I will have to modify to make this work? The swap comes with a complete motor, tranny, uncut wiring harness, and computer. Any info would be great.
Thanks
#2
Originally Posted by sweet93' post='896579' date='Mar 15 2008, 07:07 AM
I've been looking into replacing my 93 rx7 motor & tranny with one that's been imported from Japan. I found two companies that has the cheapest prices and was wondering if anybody has heard of them? The two companies are nagasakijdmmotors.com and tigerjapanese.com. They are both based out of Canada.
Has anybody did a swap like this before? Just wondering what all I will have to modify to make this work? The swap comes with a complete motor, tranny, uncut wiring harness, and computer. Any info would be great.
Thanks
Has anybody did a swap like this before? Just wondering what all I will have to modify to make this work? The swap comes with a complete motor, tranny, uncut wiring harness, and computer. Any info would be great.
Thanks
I've heard nothing but bad things about Tigerjapanese.
#4
it`s not recommended to swap a j-spec without knowing that it worked 100% in the past
you can only check the seals through the exhaust ports to get an idea of the internal condition , but you can never know of any bearing problems , coolant seals failures etc
you would have to open it up
you can only check the seals through the exhaust ports to get an idea of the internal condition , but you can never know of any bearing problems , coolant seals failures etc
you would have to open it up
#5
Originally Posted by David0ff' post='897202' date='Mar 25 2008, 12:49 PM
it`s not recommended to swap a j-spec without knowing that it worked 100% in the past
you can only check the seals through the exhaust ports to get an idea of the internal condition , but you can never know of any bearing problems , coolant seals failures etc
you would have to open it up
you can only check the seals through the exhaust ports to get an idea of the internal condition , but you can never know of any bearing problems , coolant seals failures etc
you would have to open it up
#6
Originally Posted by zeroecco' post='897210' date='Mar 25 2008, 04:35 PM
he is right if your getting a used rotary it has been my experience ( ihave gone through I think its 6 motors now) that if you get a used motor that has not thrown a seal or been over heated then you need to at minimum rebiuld the engine. Act like the motor your buying is a core that can be rebiult. Its about as cheap as a core and you get all the extras free (ecu, harness, turbos if they are not over worn, intake manifold, injectors, etc)
I'm starting to see that I'm gonna have to break down and do a rebuild. I wanted this to quick and easy but I don't think it'll happen that way. Since you've went through about 6 motors now, do you have any good sources to get a long block cheap?
#7
Originally Posted by sweet93' post='897227' date='Mar 25 2008, 08:09 PM
I'm starting to see that I'm gonna have to break down and do a rebuild. I wanted this to quick and easy but I don't think it'll happen that way. Since you've went through about 6 motors now, do you have any good sources to get a long block cheap?
#9
yes i agree with staying away from any RX7 JDM engines unless you plan on rebuilding them or parting them out. A reman is the most cost effective way and ray at malloy is prob your best bet for a remain.
Your other options are to look at getting yours rebuilt, you have many options then at that point as far as getting a street port or 3 mm seals, all depending on how much you want to spend. I spend between 3500- 4000 with porting, seals and a bunch of other work done.
Your other options are to look at getting yours rebuilt, you have many options then at that point as far as getting a street port or 3 mm seals, all depending on how much you want to spend. I spend between 3500- 4000 with porting, seals and a bunch of other work done.
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