sr20det Rx7 Fc.. Something a lil different

[assad112000]

Just got done with the SR swap into my FC. Definately a fun car to drive and just for anyone wanting to do the swap its actually not too difficult. Heres some pics

[Sauce98]

Wow that sits in there just perfect and looks awesome. Good job man.

[assad112000]

I know right lol. Had to cut the hood a bit but thats about it. Sr sits in there quite nicely except the shift is a lil to the right and not in the center but It still works out well lol. Only custom stuff i needed was driveshaft, custom crossmember, custom tranny crossmember and exhaust. And i just cut up the original stock sr piping

[SuperSlydewayZ14]

How do you like driving it?

[KendallH]

Have more pictures? You should put up a full build thread. Car looks good

[Bmxer300zx]

Only custom stuff i needed was driveshaft, custom crossmember, custom tranny crossmember and exhaust. And i just cut up the original stock sr piping

so basically everything you can think of custom?

lmao just messin shit looks good. I had a sr20 in my mx83 then put a rb in after, all sorts of headaches come in custom swaps but looks clean dude

[jeb]

In for a build thread and more pics of mounts and oil pan

[Jay Gadsby]

Great work! Makes me miss my old FC. I bet it's a blast to drive with some actual torque ;)

[HyperTek]

I would consider this swap . I may be bias because i did swap an sr20 in my old s13. Not a fan of v8 swaps. But a good running rotary is pretty amazing too.

What did you do? motor mounts, tranny mount, and custom drive shaft? Suppose welding skills would be required for the mounts

[ComicArtist]

That's what's up! I just did a KA in my FC, not rich enough for an SR. It really isn't that hard if you're halfway good at fabricating, just motor mounts brackets, tranny crossmember, rear sump oil pan, rear sump pickup tube, and a driveshaft. And of course wiring.

[1jzjoey]

oh god, why would you put pistons under that hood? you still got the 13b/tranny/driveshaft/ecu/wiring harness?


anyone looking for details on a sr fc here ya go:

http://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/sr20-swap-into-fc-rx-7-haters-gonna-hate-930315/

[assad112000]

Have more pictures? You should put up a full build thread. Car looks good

I actually just used the stock sr oil pan. Works great. ALthough i will be getting a custom one made as we all know the stock one sucks lol

[assad112000]

How do you like driving it?

definately a blast to drive with a welded diff. People always cant figure out whats in it cause it doesnt sound like a rotary lol

[assad112000]

And btw i just moved the steering rack a little forward and lengthened the steering shaft so i could use a stock oil pan

[future]

It's funny how people talk shit abou no tq with the sr. And to a rotary guy it has tq for days haha

Clean swap

[assad112000]

LOL ya ive driven a rotary and didnt really like it. Plus straight exhaust they are stupid loud

[future]

I think the top end makes up for it. They rev like a Honda

[s13coupe92]

just curious, does any company make custom driveshafts, motor mounts and crossmember that you can just buy?? ive got a buddy who is looking to swap his new fc

[assad112000]

usaully any local driveshaft shop can make it. Thats how i had mine made. And as for the mounts and crossmembers.. Im not too sure a company makes them. Mine had to be all custom

[NickIsAZero]

Awesome! Literally just traded my nicely built S14 for a FD and I already regret it..... Hmmm
More pictures?

[assad112000]

Well lil update on this car.. I finally got some aero but only front bumper and sides and found out both of my hatch latches were broken so it would stay locked if closed. This really annoyed me since i have to climb through this small ass car to the back in between my cage every time just to open the hatch for to get stuff.. Well it annoyed me so much that i said screw it took off the hatch and am now in the process of making it into a truck. Works for me since ill be able to haul a hell of a lot more tires now!

[assad112000]

heres some recent pics and ya the rear part of cage looks all wierd cause its not even hooked to the strut towers for right now.. and sorry for the pic quality.. lighting sucked

[FCsr20]

How far forward did you move the steering rack? Have you noticed any bumpsteer at full lock? Im about do start this swap but was worried about modifying oil pan to rear pickup. This would make life much easier.

[assad112000]

moved it forward maybe like an inch. and the oil pan just barely clears it

[tylersweat]

hey im going to be doing this swap soon, what intercooler did you use? and did stock radiator from the rx7 work?

[assad112000]

Alright so i guess ill update u guys. I tried making a build thread on here but its been over a month and it hasnt been approved by a moderator so f*ck it. And as for the guy above I used a xs power mid mount intercooler with some chopped up sr piping with a 90 degree coupler on hot side and if u go for greddy/isis intake i used a 45 degree coupler for the cold side. Oh and for the radiator i went and got a junkyard radiator from god knows what. It had both outlets on the left side so it worked for me. And made some custom brackets and some custom radiator hose and it worked flawlessly. Pics are below of it

[assad112000]

So about 4 months ago after taking it to a couple events i spun a bearing and got rod knock on #1 cylinder. I decided to fully build the bottom end which took a couple months. Went with all forged internals, acl race bearings, and arp bolts and also found y i got the rod knock which was from a broken s13 oil pickup. So i went and bought a s14 pickup and all new seals too. here is some pics from it.

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[assad112000]

Also started doing a truck conversion as stated earlier cause my hatch was broken.. Got maybe like 40% done with it before my engine went kaboom. So i halted it and spent all my time on the engine. But here is some pics it as it is now
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/IMG_0585_zpsdeca871c.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/IMG_0585_zpsdeca871c.jpg.html)
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Although after seeing this pic and sourcing down the wing on rhdjapan.com i really wanna get a hatch again and get this wing

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/IMG_0208_zps1baaadfc.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/IMG_0208_zps1baaadfc.jpg.html)

[assad112000]

Also did this cause my we had extra dry ice and i was bored lol
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/562686_4888215436755_1486710247_n_zps0fb13c44.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/562686_4888215436755_1486710247_n_zps0fb13c44.jpg. html)
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[future]

Looking good man

[2tonecoupegrl]

Very cool! We have a 87fc also and have been thinking about doing an sr swap. I agree, you should get the hatch again and get that wing. Who makes it?

[assad112000]

made by a company called foresight
FORESIGHT Wing Mazda RX-7 FC3S (http://www.rhdjapan.com/foresight-aeroparts-wing-fc3s-rx-7-51071)

found it here... but its like 650 shipped lol ill still get it though

[assad112000]

Dont know if anyone really even follows this anymore.. Well im currently deployed for the next 4 months and have been for the last 2 months. Have had my buddies at my shop do some work too it. My engine harness was tore the hell up from being old so i bought a brand new one, got some s5 tails, sold the old cage and traded for a 2 way cusco diff, and just little things here and there. Big plans when i get back though. Throwing my angle kit on, full pbm solid subframe bushings, pbm camber arms, stance coils, and disco potato or s15 turbo with supporting mods. Gonna be some fun times

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[itsjustdaphne]

I love FCs and I love SRs.. You sir have done good.

[assad112000]

lol if i could do it again. I woulda just done jz lol this has been a journey

[assad112000]

Forgot to mention, I picked up some Supernow tie rod ends for $60 and some rack spacers! Gonna pair it up with some JTP knuckles for getting that good angle

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/image_zps10961be1.jpeg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/image_zps10961be1.jpeg.html)

[assad112000]

Well havent had any updates in a while lol mostly cuz im deployed till october. But anyhow while my car is sitting in my shop collecting dust. Im over here buying random parts that i need for it and jumping on deals that i see. Well i ended up picking up some stance ss coils from a member on here with less then 2k miles for 950 shipped along with FINALLY finding a aero bumper back home from someone i knew for about 50 bucks. Also picked up some brand new Isis turbo lines, another boost gauge, and a megan turbo elbow all for $75 shipped on zilvia. LOL love the crackhead prices on here.

Oh and also jumped on a deal to buy a sparco seat from a friend for a $100 and finally another rear hatch.. since i regrettably sold mine to fund my engine build at the time. Other then that nothing much has been happening and just waiting to come home and get done with this car.


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[thizzen4]

I plan on building one of these next season love rx7 and sr are dope and cheap and simple to work on and build

[assad112000]

LOL is that u tyler?

[thizzen4]

this must be jarett aha send me a friend srequest and clean build would love to own this maybe trade ya one day

[thizzen4]

I need to paint my interior who did this ? I will pay

[assad112000]

i painted it myself. Used dry ice to get all the sound deadoning off and then primer and painted it with 2x cover gloss paint. I need to do it again with clear coat though. Cause its coming off from working it it so much

[assad112000]

and ya i been building it since it was a shell lol. blew my sr in january and then rebuilt the sr with all forged bottom end and bored it out. Car should be a beast wen i put my big turbo and stuff on it

[tougefactory]

Sweet build!!

[S14Dzenki]

Good work bro. Finally someone who puts their money where their mouth is haha

[Nissansota240]

This is one swap that is still pretty high on my to do list, once I get a inline six for my s14, the sr is going into an FC.

Nice work

[assad112000]

Thanks everyone! im glad people are still checking this out. I tried to make a build thread but they never accepted it or posted it up

[supersayianjim]

sweet swap!!!!

[assad112000]

Since so many people have asked about my custom crossmember and custom steering rack support. Id thought id post some pics up of it all. So enjoy!

Directly in front:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/397026_10200825122083016_1989676054_n_zps52984d89. jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/397026_10200825122083016_1989676054_n_zps52984d89. jpg.html)
^^ as u can see in this pic the stock fc crossmember has been hacked off to only include the sides. Then a custom crossmember in the back has been welded in with stock 240sx mount points and the custom front steering rack support has been welded in as well

Another view of the main crossmember:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/74903_10200825122523027_1592421129_n_zps228f0f8c.j pg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/74903_10200825122523027_1592421129_n_zps228f0f8c.j pg.html)

Left side where the steering rack mounting bars are welded to the old fc subframe:
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From the right side where the main crossmember and rack mounting bar connect to old subframe:
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Drivers side view of steering rack and mounting bars:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/qqqq_zps8c4a211b.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/qqqq_zps8c4a211b.jpg.html)

Passenger side view:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm253/assad112000/asda_zps61722126.jpg (http://s298.photobucket.com/user/assad112000/media/asda_zps61722126.jpg.html)

Now the only thing that sucks about the steering rack mounting bar is that i cant use a regular aftermarket oil pan for a SR. I would have to make a custom one which im going to do soon. But stock one works for now. Also dont mind how dirty the shop and car are lol. Im deployed now so my car just sits in the back of my shop and my friends are dirty as hell haha but anyways hope that helps everyone

[reallygood101]

ive been debating wat motor i wanna put into my fc3s this winter, i dont wanna go v8 again so its sr20/1jz/2jz/13b rew, wish i had more access to a welder... great job on the build keep it up

[supersayianjim]

bump from the dead....