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Old 04-01-2003, 12:53 AM
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The engine not the car!





What would it take to slap a renesis engine in a 87 N/A RX-7



I.E. Tranny/ECU/ anything else..



also would mazda start selling the engine as soon as the RX-8 is released?
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Old 04-01-2003, 01:04 AM
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custom motor mounts
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Old 04-01-2003, 05:12 AM
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A lot of money
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Yup alot money. I'll bet around 6k to 8k for the engine, new, everything new
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Old 04-01-2003, 11:35 AM
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insted of buying the whole new engine is it possible to fit the rotor housings on the 13b side and center housings?
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nope...they are totally different from what i see
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Old 04-01-2003, 11:07 PM
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well i know that the rotors can be swapped....... light weight rotors...... but hte housing and sides are different
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light weight rotors .. are they lighter then the RX-7 ones?
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Old 04-02-2003, 02:32 PM
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i know someone who is already planning on doing this and is in the process of getting a motor from japan. it seems like its gonna cost an arm and a leg. and in his case, if i were him i would just go with a larger turbo for my 3rd gen
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I'm holding off on my rebuild to get more info on this. Sending your FD engine to Pineapple can cost you the same $6-$8k stated above. Although, I don't think it would be that cheap. An important factor is will the PowerFC be available so you don't have to buy the RX8 ECU.



Now the most important questions: 1. Will the overheating problems be gone it you slap a turbo on it. 2. Will the Apex seals have a longer lifespan?



If it works out well, I predict it to be as common as Acura Motors in Honda Civics! Eventually we'll see motor mount kits and all that stuff.
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