2007-10-05 16:52:57 · 7 answers · asked by shade_under_water 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
how would i do this without changing my front suspension
2007-10-05 17:32:59 · update #1
with a few modifications to it you can put a 350 Chevy engine in it,i know because i have done that to a Rx-7,and a Mazda 626,and both took a little work but they did run good,there's modifications to do to any car if you change from the original engine,there's no getting around that ,good luck with it.
2007-10-05 16:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have seen some of these with V-8's stuffed under the hoods. Speed bumps are a known to rip out the bottom of the oil pan, and on an auto matic the bottom of the transmission.
I would think that a newer Mazda rotary engine would be the easiest swap. While you would need all the engine controls and other upgrades, it would not have the end result of pavement drag. There are some very good high horse power drop in engines out of Japan that would fit including turbo charge models on e-bay.
But the car is a classic and fully restored you will get more admiration from others.
2007-10-06 01:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by teamepler@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the later model Mazda rotary engines use fuel injection and would require quite extensive work to install. Much of the work would involve ECU (computer) changes and wiring. The engine on the 13B is slightly longer, but should not present a problem.
If I were putting a domestic V8 in the car I would probably go with a small block Ford. They are much narrower in width and would make an easier fit. One important thing to remember is the engine weight. Even with a light Ford V8, you are talking about over 100 lbs additional weight to the front of the car which will adversely affect handling.
2007-10-06 04:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by the mazda mechanic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
howdy mate, you have subject installation the a million.6L into the chook cooker. The rotor is a especially small motor and the a million.6 won't slot in. you will could desire to thoroughly remodel each and everything, you will % a custom take carry of, custom bellhousing, which would be a one off and fee you lots of money, you will could desire to manufacture a crossmember to bolt the motor to, custom engine mounts, the motor could foul on issues like steerage racks/columns, etc Now, not in elementary terms that, the reason you're paying intense insurance regulations is as a results of the fact the motor vehicle is a coupe. It wont remember too lots no remember if this is a a million.6L or a rotary, because of the fact the cc of a 12a 13b rotary is decrease than 2L Im not sure if rotarys are a prohibited motor vehicle and that i dont comprehend what state you reside in so I cant propose of your community rules. your suited decision is to purchase a small 4door, 4cylinder motor vehicle till you advance your insurance score and you're off your p plates.
2016-11-07 09:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your ride has now a 12a 1.3L engine but you can upgrade it using a second gen rotary 13b 1.8L and by the way making turbo because some 13b engines came with standard turbo kit the only thing you will need is the ecu and wiring and the rest is just plug and play
installing a v8.... you will need welding for the motor mounts or in worst case scenarios you have to create a motor mount and stuff not recomended for daily use
2007-10-06 04:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chevy 350 fits right in I have one in my 1988 rx7.
2007-10-08 07:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by TWIIN T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You WILL have to modify your lease when you stuff another engine in there, or they may make you buy the car right then and there!
2007-10-05 16:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by mdcbert 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋