Rear Engined Fd?
08-03-2003, 07:27 PM
#13
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Actually 40/60 is regarded as the ideal weight distribution for high power cars. With this balance you can run wider tires in the rear to put the power down while still maintaining neutral handling. This thread brings to mind a couple ideas I have.
1. Run a C5 vette, or porsche transaxle in the rear with a 20b in the front. This would give you more room to fit the 20B and slide the weight of the tranny to the rear of the car.
2. Find a porsche 996 C4 with a blown motor and do a 20b swap into it. I know it's radical but remember the 996 has big brakes, a beautiful paint job, german leather, 4wd traction, 4 seats and a book value that still exceeds the cost of the 20b conversion, unlike the rx7.
3. put a 20b or 4 rotor into a C5 convertible. Less exotic but more cost effective. Also I think you would have more room to work with than in any of the above options.
1. Run a C5 vette, or porsche transaxle in the rear with a 20b in the front. This would give you more room to fit the 20B and slide the weight of the tranny to the rear of the car.
2. Find a porsche 996 C4 with a blown motor and do a 20b swap into it. I know it's radical but remember the 996 has big brakes, a beautiful paint job, german leather, 4wd traction, 4 seats and a book value that still exceeds the cost of the 20b conversion, unlike the rx7.
3. put a 20b or 4 rotor into a C5 convertible. Less exotic but more cost effective. Also I think you would have more room to work with than in any of the above options.
08-03-2003, 07:47 PM
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Redrum, while you're at it, why spend all that effor taking the engine out of the front. You could just put one in back and have two!
If it sounds like I'm just being a ********, I'm not...I just saw...I think it was Super2NR TV and they were testing out an Audi TT with a pair of 420 hp motors, one in front and one in back. It was streetlegal...at least somewhere...maybe they were in Germany? And it was completely badass. I don't know if it could handle, but it could sure as hell go fast.
jds
If it sounds like I'm just being a ********, I'm not...I just saw...I think it was Super2NR TV and they were testing out an Audi TT with a pair of 420 hp motors, one in front and one in back. It was streetlegal...at least somewhere...maybe they were in Germany? And it was completely badass. I don't know if it could handle, but it could sure as hell go fast.
jds
08-03-2003, 09:48 PM
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3. put a 20b or 4 rotor into a C5 convertible. Less exotic but more cost effective
Yeah, so why not put a C5 motor in the FD while you're at it! I know someone produces a custom crossmember to do this...
Am I gunna be banned for suggesting that?
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08-03-2003, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by andynogo' date='Aug 3 2003, 09:48 PM
Yeah, so why not put a C5 motor in the FD while you're at it! I know someone produces a custom crossmember to do this... 
Am I gunna be banned for suggesting that?
Check it out!
Corvette FD
Am I gunna be banned for suggesting that?
Check it out!
Corvette FD
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08-04-2003, 11:29 AM
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Well im decided im doing a rear engine conversion.
i have also found a website that has a adapter plate, 4.5 lb flywheel, heavy duty clutch, pressure plate,my bearings,and a lightweight 8.5lb starter kit to adapt to any engine you want.i also found a guy selling 993 turbo transmissions with differential for 1400 dollars.
i have also found a website that has a adapter plate, 4.5 lb flywheel, heavy duty clutch, pressure plate,my bearings,and a lightweight 8.5lb starter kit to adapt to any engine you want.i also found a guy selling 993 turbo transmissions with differential for 1400 dollars.
08-04-2003, 12:08 PM
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the dilemma i found with that type of transplant is that the the 13b has heating problem in a front set up with the air cool from the front well in the back there is less airflow unless of couuse you do like a custom mr2 snorkel.