SKarpenz Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Whats up guys, I'm assuming most of you are from down under, hope you don't mind me popping in with some questions. Right now I'm driving a 1980 Corolla coupe with a 12a rotary engine. It has a full bridge port, racing beat intake mani, holley 650 carb, racing beat header, 3 MSD blaster coils and a few bolt-ons. It is a very quick car (12.2 1/4 mile) but lately I've been having the itch to swap a 5.7L Chevrolet V8 into it. I was just wondering how I should go about it if I do decide to go this route. Should I look into a RX7 V8 swap it? Would this make it any easier on me? or should I just go a totally custom route. Anyone else have any experience with this sort of swap? Any info is greatly appreciated. ;) Here are a few pics of her currently. :D Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 G'Day Tom Currently, having a 12A, You would have a pretty good weight to power ratio, with the idea of handeling still in the equasion. Putting a V8 into it, would be quite a differnt story. You would basically have to go full out custom, and it wouldnt be cheap. Personally, if you want it to go harder, Just upgrade it to a 13B. For your sake, it would be alot easier. Oh, and for a start.. piss that holly off and put on an IDA Weber on it :D Have Fun! (food for thought - V8 in ke70 engine bay + exhaust & back left side of motor = not much fun with break booster in the way ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOY3TG Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 why waste his money on a 13b if u go for another bridgeport you still wont go much faster with the extra 100cc's, but if you go 12a or 13b turbo it would be better you can make as much power as a chev but with less weight depends on how much u want to spend but id say rotary power would be cheaper and easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKarpenz Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thanks for the input guys, I'm not even sure a V8 would fit in my engine bay so I'll stick with the rotary. I have considered 13b turbo, but I'm a little iffy on giving up my carb which is so easy to work on and I'm not too good with wiring and that sort of thing. Think I would see some good gains with a 13b turbo engine? Or would I better off with my bridgeported 12a? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 V8's do fit, look through some of the rides ;) I think you would see mind blowing gains with a 13b turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 5.7 LS1 will fit, but you're looking at big dollars with all the fabrication involved. A rotary is much more versatile.... the higher rpm available means you won't have to change diff ratios to get good MPH through the traps. The weight of a v8 would also completely destroy the handling. Don't be afraid of EFI... try it and you'll never look back. 13BT + aftermarket computer FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKarpenz Posted November 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 5.7 LS1 will fit, but you're looking at big dollars with all the fabrication involved. A rotary is much more versatile.... the higher rpm available means you won't have to change diff ratios to get good MPH through the traps. The weight of a v8 would also completely destroy the handling. Don't be afraid of EFI... try it and you'll never look back. 13BT + aftermarket computer FTW I'm really considering an FD engine now. Will the TT's and all fit? I'm just deathly scared of wires, and my 12a has none, hahaha. I suppose all I would need is the wiring harness and an ECU, right? Then I guess I would need to figure something out for gauges. Like I said, any help is appreciated. I've pretty much given up on the V8. Offtopic, I'm from the states, are all you guys from Australia? Just wondering. ;) Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 95% of us are from Australia ;) :D . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 just get yourself an FD half-cut. That way you can use the factory engine loom and computer. as far as gauges go you'll just need an adapter for the speedo drive... and any auto electrician worth his salt should be able to adapt the factory guages to the mazda senders without too much drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killswitch Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I vote boosting the 12a for minimal fuss, still will make a shitload of power. Although I guess ultimately the 13bt would be better, depends on that stuff called money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKarpenz Posted November 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I've pretty much found what I'll do. I'm picking up a full 88-92 RX7 turbo swap w/ engine, tranny, wiring harness, and turbo/accessories for $1800USD and I'm going to swap the Corolla this winter. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I've pretty much found what I'll do. I'm picking up a full 88-92 RX7 turbo swap w/ engine, tranny, wiring harness, and turbo/accessories for $1800USD and I'm going to swap the Corolla this winter. :lol: Good move ;) I think you'll have more fun with that than you ever would with a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 the series 4/5 RX7 motor is good for about 140-150kw at the treads stock with fuel cut removed, pod filter and exhaust. Will also have more torque than your 12a bridge' and be less peaky. good move jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOMO-KUN Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 (edited) Go a 20btt for the win lol.. off topic but how much did the car cost u ? Edited December 21, 2006 by DOMO-KUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendo Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 12.2 for a carbd 12a is fair off its head, i like that.... why would u even wanna upgrade u'll start twisting chassis lol good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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