Japanese RX-7 mag had a mid engine sorta FD in it sometime last year. I think RE Amemiya made it.

 

it will def. be a cool project. it would be cool to do some rear scoops ferrari 360 style.

 

dont worry i most definitely plan on doing air scoops in the pettit flares to go into the engine bay.this weekend i will start working on the front like getting everything positioned correctly wiring,strut brace,cleaning painting,brake lines,brake balancer, and redo the radiator.ill map everything out on paper for the front and start going at it.

 

Well here are a few questions for you.



What are you going to do in regard to the firewall?

What are you going to do with the rear glass since it's going to fog up like crazy with all the heat in the engine bay?

How wiil you build (and out of what) the lining that's going under the hood to act as a trunk or housing for all the **** that doesn't have room in the back anymore?

What about the intercooler? How's it going to get air, are you going to run a FMIC and run the piping all the way to the back? I hope you wont, it ads weight and isn't really a logical solution.





That's it for now, this is what it might have looked like if the FD was MidEngined (Engine Behind Driver) from the factory.

 

Well, as long as you can figure out all the wieght and ducting/cooling kinks, then is sounds like an interesting idea..

 

you can mount the intercooler(s) on the bottom rear of the car with ducting, like porche race cars. Im trying to find the Pic i want but cant seem to locate it.



i guess it depends on how you mount the engine, and where your ducts are.

 

If you did that wouldn't you have a huge problem with rocks and other road debris hitting your intercooler?

 

yes, but you could rig a screen up to protect it. I dont think there will be enough space for that anyways

 

I guess that would protect you at least from the bigger rocks and serious damage.

 

someone who has money and time do this we need more creativity and courage in the world of enthusiasts, particularly here in north america.. at least in japan and australia there are a few crazy ******** who are willing to take risks. those of you who want to discourage him.. don't. this is what he wants, and he's asking for help and ideas.