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My Rotary to suby swap! The saga begins page 6, Test fitting the suby- Intake flip issues? |
JRust |
Oct 25 2010, 11:33 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so this is my latest find. This is a 74 with a 13b Rotary motor that was built by Racing Beat in CA. Looks like they were in Anneheim. Not sure if they are still around. Guy bought it in similar condition to selling it. When he bought it the motor had overheated. He took it to Racing beat & had it completely rebuilt. Said it was pushing 220hp but only got 5mpg. I know rotary's came in rx-7's for the most part. Thats about the extent of my knowledge of the rotary. The guy has had this sitting in his garage since 99 when it overheated on him. He said it won't run but will turn over. I'll get more detailed pics of the fron radiator setup with oil cooler. Take a look at the motor pics. Defintely looks to have been a pretty hot motor. Kind of figuring to go Suby with the TDI conversion as a possibility.
Anyone looking for a project I have like 3 cars I will be getting rid of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Anyway take alook at the pics & let me know what you think. Paint code is l64k which is a forest green. Obviously it was repainted some shade of red/orange Attached image(s) |
brant |
Oct 25 2010, 11:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
how much rust...
I need to get a new project with low/no rust you need to tell me about these 3 vehicles. brant |
PanelBilly |
Oct 25 2010, 11:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you ever think of finishing one of them before starting another....oh, I think I'm talking to myself again.
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PanelBilly |
Oct 25 2010, 11:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Edited as the two threads we merged
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JRust |
Oct 25 2010, 11:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
see my comment on the post you want to delete I did. Sorry Billy I somehow did a DBL post & this one had the pictures. My bad as it kind of locked up & went to the windows cannot connect or whatever the heck it was. So I backed up & redid it. I should have checked first (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) . I couldn't pass on the car. Very solid car & the paint is in great shape. Motor is bad but I can deal with that. |
Mikey914 |
Oct 26 2010, 02:07 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Sounds kind of interesting. Any idea as to what's wrong? May be woth just throwing a few $ into getting it going if it's not too far gone.
Kind of funny, I don't even look at Craigslist anymore, I woould just keep buying these deals that are too good to pass up. There is no 12step program for this! |
Bleyseng |
Oct 26 2010, 04:16 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Racing Beat is still around but a 13B ported to 220hp isn't going to be a street engine.
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Gint |
Oct 26 2010, 04:55 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Merged your threads since both threads had posts in them.
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Rotary'14 |
Oct 26 2010, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I don't see any PICTURES!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) -Robert |
JRust |
Oct 26 2010, 08:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay got the pics added again. Just a mixup with my dbl post. All better now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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RJMII |
Oct 26 2010, 08:08 AM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Jamie needs this shirt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thinkgeek.com-8112-1288102129.1.jpg) |
JRust |
Oct 26 2010, 08:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jamie needs this shirt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.thinkgeek.com-8112-1288102129.1.jpg) Hey I resemble that remark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 26 2010, 08:48 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I'm thinking of doing a rotary conversion. Those little wankels are awesome. Looks too nice for me though. Don't think I can afford it.
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PanelBilly |
Oct 26 2010, 08:50 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I want one of those shirts
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markb |
Oct 26 2010, 09:40 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
I want one of those shirts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
6freak |
Oct 26 2010, 12:21 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mazda also put rotary`s in some of there trucks
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JRust |
Oct 26 2010, 01:21 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm a little surprised to see dual MSD boxes in it. Any reason one isn't enough?
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montoya 73 2.0 |
Oct 26 2010, 01:26 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
You are the man Jamie! I have a friend here in town that put a 13B in a Ford Ranger and races it in the Tough Truck competitions. It is funny when all these Rednecks hear it start up with straight header! They laugh until it goes through the course, It wins everytime! Them V8 guys get pissed.
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Rotary'14 |
Oct 26 2010, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I'm a little surprised to see dual MSD boxes in it. Any reason one isn't enough? Mazda ignition system has 2 coils,, Leading and Trailing. 2 MSD boxes is overkill and just adds to the bling factor. Thanks for fixing the pics! It fits in the engine bay pretty nicely don't ya think? -Robert |
JRust |
Oct 26 2010, 01:58 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mazda ignition system has 2 coils,, Leading and Trailing. 2 MSD boxes is overkill and just adds to the bling factor. Thanks for fixing the pics! It fits in the engine bay pretty nicely don't ya think? -Robert It does fit nicely in there for sure. I was suprised how small that motor is. |
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