13BDriver

Ok, I just bought an 86 GTU for $300 with a bad motor (low compression). Anyway, I have been trying to decide what engine to put in the car for about a month now. I'm either going to go with the Turbo II or 3rd gen 13B. My question is has anyone done, or known anyone that has done the 3rd gen swap into a 2nd gen 7? If so, what all will I need besides the actual engine and a new ECU? If anyone can give me any advice it would be appreciated as I almost have enough cash to buy the rebuilt 3rd gen engine and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on which engine would be better. Anyone that can help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

rotarychainsaw

Jims5543 ( I think is the right name) has a 3rd gen motor (13b rew) in his second gen.

mazdadrifter

yeah talk to jim about it



I can tell you that the motor mounts are copmletely different so jim had to make a cradle for it to fit.



rew's are awesome blocks, you just have to evaluate your cash situation

Jims5543

You need a lot of money.





Thats about it. My project got out of control and by the time I realized it was going to cost more than buying a good running FD it was too late.



I was adding it all up the other day. The whole project ended up running me about 16K.



I spared no expense though. I bought the best of everything. Motec M-4 ECU

HKS T-04E Turbo kit - Greddy FMIC that I tossed and had a custom Spearco FMIC built and used to greddy pipes. It got out of control.



But I love having a total sleeper. Close to 400 HP capable of running the 1/4 in the 11's and can turn on a dime. I would do it over again in a minute.

rx7machine

Jims5543-How much do you think it would cost if you just put a stock REW engine in a N/A?

4RotorRocket

Damn a FD motor in a FC!

j9fd3s

90gxldrifter

Do you have any pics of your fd into your fc engine swap cause im doing the same and i just want to see how to put it together.