I'm about to pick up an old school RX2 coupe.
I'm either thinking about restoring its 12a or dropping in one of my spare FD engines, harness, tranny, and either small single or stock twin with stock ECU... Not sure how easy this could be done (im guessing I have to use the stock front plate).... Also any advice on upgrading the brakes and suspensions? Thanks in advance for your help.. I shouldn't be taking on another project since I'm already too busy working on my 7.... but I just love the look of these old school rotaries..... I would love to build it to track it:) PHIL |
whatchu wanna know? you kind of need to decide how stock you're gonna keep it, suspension wise, the stock brakes/strut can be upgraded to the rx7 struts, and that to t2 brakes...
as far as the engine goes, anything fits in there, pretty much its as simple as putting a 12a front cover on the new engine..... personally i like banzai's FB 12a/5speed combo, its a lot of fun, easy reliable etc |
Originally Posted by herblenny' post='846904' date='Nov 28 2006, 05:05 AM
I'm about to pick up an old school RX2 coupe. I'm either thinking about restoring its 12a or dropping in one of my spare FD engines, harness, tranny, and either small single or stock twin with stock ECU... Not sure how easy this could be done (im guessing I have to use the stock front plate).... Also any advice on upgrading the brakes and suspensions? Thanks in advance for your help.. I shouldn't be taking on another project since I'm already too busy working on my 7.... but I just love the look of these old school rotaries..... I would love to build it to track it:) PHIL Phil, The easiest way to put in a late model motor would be the front cover route. You will need to modify the engine crossmember by moving the slot back 20MM as well. If your 12A is a dual distributor I would swap it out for sure. The RX2 had the 4 link / panhard rear suspension. Slap in some new bushings and some coil over rear shocks and you are good to go. The front is a little different. The sway bar ties the outer part of the control arm for and aft. Some swap out rx7 strut housings. The king pin angle is different so the camber is way off. You can use offset turn in spacers to fix this -Or- a new lower control arm that is soon to hit the market. If you go with rx7 struts then there is the FC brake kit you can use up front. The rear can be converted to disk with a kit as well. My second car was an rx2. I really enjoyed that car. -billy |
Thanks guys!!
Right now, I'm debating.. Good friend of mine (SPOautos) wants me to rip everything out and go all out autocross car. At the same time, I don't want to drop too much money.. Billy, When would you make the lower control arm?? Do you guys think FD engine with stock twin will fit?? By looks of it yesterday, it will.. Thanks again for your info! PHIL |
dunno about the twins, in an fc, the dp is a really tight fit, the rx2 might be worse... i bet its doable though
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Billy, I will get those measurements you need.
Mike: Get Ralph to chime in with the OG Knowledge Currently my plans are: NOS Koni First Gen inserts (Part Number to follow) First Gen Struts MRC Sway Bar Spacer Still have to decide on what route to go with the wear items |
ground control makes coil overs....
back in the day they also machined bushings between the swaybar and the lower control arm. if anyone needs em, rodger one of our vendors, has a whole pallet of rx2/rx3 brake rotors.... |
So, if I go with FC brakes up front, do I need to upgrade the brake master??
Luckily most of the FC/FB parts aren't too expensive.. And when you guys say RX7 struts, do you mean 1st gen or 2nd gen struts? Thanks again. |
Originally Posted by herblenny' post='846976' date='Nov 28 2006, 12:13 PM
So, if I go with FC brakes up front, do I need to upgrade the brake master?? Luckily most of the FC/FB parts aren't too expensive.. And when you guys say RX7 struts, do you mean 1st gen or 2nd gen struts? Thanks again. Yes, first gen struts. Now second gen struts could be sweet. Need to do a special lower control arm with 2gen outer ball joint. Other thing to work out would be front steer (FC) to rear steer (rx2). Now what about a rack and pinion in front mount with FC struts hung with camber plates and special lower control arm https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif All depends on how far you want to go with it. Let me play with it for a month https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif -billy |
couldnt you just put the fc stuff in backwards? put the FC left spindle on the right and vice versa?
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mmmmm need to get home and dig. Plus I want to crawl under the Fiat X1/9
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Billy,
I'm heading over next weekend and see if I could get it started. If I do and if you want to play around with it, I'll be happy to drive it over to you. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.gif Ultimately, I just want this thing to have enough power and handle like a champ!.. I'm sure everyone else probably want the same thing. |
Originally Posted by banzaitoyota' post='846985' date='Nov 28 2006, 01:06 PM
mmmmm need to get home and dig. Plus I want to crawl under the Fiat X1/9 isnt that just cause its winter? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.gif |
To ease things somewhat on Billy. Lets come to a consesus of what we want. AND lets define the problem. Here is my list:
Problem: Parts availability and "inferior" design of the stock tie rods and ball joints. Desired Outcome: Ability to have a reasonalby priced source of parts with a minumum of hacking Wheels: I am happy with the stock pattern (Panasports) Brakes: More is better Proper Alignment adjustments and travel Steering: R&P would be nice, but maybe stock 1st gen? Minor modding of the strut towers is tolerated (want to retain "stock" appearance |
banzaitoyota, What you said sounds good https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR I've never driven in a stock RX2 so I can't really say. The one I'm getting isn't running so, I have no idea how it handles...
Here are some pics of my future RX2... [attachment=40307:attachment] [attachment=40308:attachment] [attachment=40309:attachment] [attachment=40310:attachment] |
Nice find!!!
Looks like you have the standard window rot problem :( I like your front lip, car to make a copy? |
I like the lip also.. Once I get the car, I'll try to make a copy. I have a guy in AL who could make FG/CF parts. He made my Feed side skirts..
So, can I buy parts to fix the window?? I noticed all the weather strips are rotted to hell. |
Originally Posted by herblenny' post='847114' date='Nov 29 2006, 06:59 AM
So, can I buy parts to fix the window?? I noticed all the weather strips are rotted to hell. some of the w/s is available, look on ebay, they reproduce em in austrailia. some of it isnt available, you just have to find some thing close or just live with it |
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