Subarian Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Not that I'm considering doing this myself, but has anyone put a Mazda rotary in a EA82? It seems like they're light and small and have lots of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntheticBlinkerFluid Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm big into Rotary Engines. If you are planning on rebuilding an engine(in most cases yes) be ready for paying $1000 for a rebuild kit. It would be interesting to see one in there. I would say go for a fuel injected 13B out of the '84 and later Rx-7s. A 12A is a better engine, but it's carbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Yes its been done before. Try doing a search under the user name JWX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 OMG......9k rpms.........what a thrill....to max out the stock EA82 tach and have your friends think your crazy. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyntheticBlinkerFluid Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 OMG......9k rpms.........what a thrill....to max out the stock EA82 tach and have your friends think your crazy. ~Josh~ 9k if it's modified, if you rebuild it stock, 7.5k is about as high as you want to go, but still, it's really high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Why would you want to make your soob sound like a weed whacker and get no torque? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Why would you want to make your soob sound like a weed whacker and get no torque? Exactly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 http://www.ausubaru.com/main/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1048&highlight=13b BODY/EXTERIOR 1982 Subaru Leone Coupe WRC Blue 16" Chrome Wheels Custom Bodykit 5% Tint BMW Electric Chrome Mirrors Bonnet Scoop ENGINE/GEARBOX Series 5 RX7 13b Turbo Extend Port 3" Mandrell bend exhaust from turbo back 3" Dump pipe Pod Filter Turbosmart BOV Top mount intercooler EMS Computer with handheld controller 5 Speed EA82 constant AWD, liberty 4.11 internals L-Series front and rear discs SUSPENSION Lowered Koni Adjustable Suspension Modified rear camber KMAC front camber kit Whiteline Front and rear swaybars INTERIOR Custom door panels Electric Windows Sunroof Custom centre console MOMO Gear Knob BOSS Steering wheel ISOTTA Pedals STEREO JL 6" Drivers JL 6x9" Drivers JVC MP3 Head Unit JVC 12" Sub Response 2x100 Amp CONVERSION Modified engine crossmember Custom gearbox crossmember Custom engine adaptor plate Engine crossmember dropped 2" Walbro Fuel Pump was fitted 1L Surge Tank Custom tailshaft http://web.aanet.com.au/kwijmbo/leone/images/IMGP0778.jpg http://web.aanet.com.au/kwijmbo/leone/images/IMGP0788.jpg Is that what your thinking of?? Personally, I was going to rip the hell outta the guy, but then I found out he was using a AWD box, so its cool __________ just another little ute http://www.offroadingsubarus.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 That's a nice, clean installation. I'll bet it doesn't go offroad much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I think it is fairly common to put a rotary in Suzuki Samurais. It seems like they would want low end torque too, so there must be something beneficial. I heard that they have to run two radiators though. One in the stock place and one inside the fender. Or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 yep, look for the rotary rx, it sounds sweet, but I haven't heard anything about it in months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burtonsnowman Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 No way, man... I heart torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonix165 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 No way, man... I heart torque! you know a 13b in 4low range would still have lots of torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 there's pictures of an XT with this same motor (don't know if it's turbo or not) over at http://www.xt6.net somewhere. looks more like a backyard swap than the huge project listed earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I think they took that down actually. as for the swap, I wouldn't do it, unless you want to run without a hood, or use a carb, which is what mine has. Rotarys are much taller than the boxer 4; and as such the factory fuel injection will interfere with the hood. I have driven mine around in a very limited quanity, and I liked it. but there are far better engines to swap in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 you'll need a high lift cam and titaninum valves for a rota conversion:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 you'll need a high lift cam and titaninum valves for a rota conversion:lol: very funny - after having to deal with a friend's RX-7 Turbo II, I NEVER WANT TO SEE A ROTARY ENGINE AGAIN!! Have you guys ever flooded one?? do you know what a PITA it is to "unflood" it (rotarys don't naturally "unflood" with time because the gas gets trapped in different sections divided by the rotors) - not to mention the FI system is absolutely crap - if you don't fully warm the car up before cutting it off, the ECU will flood the engine, they also have a "pulsation dampener" that does nothing, but can cause a massive gas leak if it breaks (which is common) - the redline for the Turbo II is also at 6k - an EA82 with a 6.5k redline could easily outrev it before the RX blew its apex seals - wayy to much trouble for me, I like my reciprocating pistons, and my torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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