13b into s14!!

[kansaidrift]

Before i begin let me start by putting on my asbestos fire suit, becuase i know i'm going to get flamed for this one. However, has anyone ever seen a 13b rotary thrown into an s14 chassis. If not, then why would this not be a good idea.

Let me also say that i fully realize the potential of the sr motors. On top of that i also realize the potential of KA turbo. I beleive both of these are great motors and i hold nothing agianst them. Until recently i had considered, and am still considering both options. However, in terms of shear horsepower per pound of boost, with eqaul amounts of tuning, i beleive the wankel rotary to be superior.

You can tell me all about how unreliable the 13b is, i am fully aware of its reliability issues (which if you ask me are not really issues at all if you know what you're doing). I am also aware of the amount of care that must be takin in tuning this engine. However i would much rather hear points, on how it would effect the cars geometry, moving weight distribution, how to line up shifter, engine mounting, wiring, etc, etc.

I am interested because this is an option that i have not heard discussed before. I tried using search function and came up with nothing. So with that said, i'm very interested in what all of you think. Once agian, i want to talk about the wankel rotary going into an s14 chassis, not about how it would be ignorant just becuase i can put an sr or ka-t in there. I am already aware of what can be done with these engines. I want to hear valid points, why or why not and what kind of suggestions you might have on this. I also dropped this one in the KA turbo department, just so i can get it out to the most people, maybe i should just post up in general chat.

[I H8 UR DSM]

has anyone ever seen a 13b rotary thrown into an s14 chassis. If not, then why would this not be a good idea.

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like the one on page 2 of this same forum? : )

[kansaidrift]

Damn my eyes for not seeing it but can you link me to the page.

[I H8 UR DSM]

nevermind!!!!! my bad, lol, i misunderstood : )

[red240ne]

Well, i wouldn't want to do it, but if it's what you want, then you should look into it. If I were gonna go all out, I'd do a swap similar to Aries' LT1 swap. Except, it would have to be 454 or up of course. A swap that does seem to be popular though, is putting a big v8 in a FC chassis. So, a lot of people must not be too impressed with the Rotaries, if you compare that with American muscle. I think it would be more of a waste of time than anything though, to do a Rotary swap. Might as well go RB. An RB swap might cost the same, but would probably be a hell of a lot better.

[kansaidrift]

Sorry, i should have added that handling will be a factor, i want the car to be all purpose, don't want to be plowing through corners, bouncing over curbs, wrecking mailboxes, rutting up the lawn, etc. It just wouldn't be very tasteful.

[SWIFT_DRIFT]

why dont you just get an fc and swap in 13b or even a 20b? that would be simple compared to all the custom fabrication required to drop even a 13b into an s14. an fc would also be lighter and more balanced due to the fact its designed for the rotary in the first place. just my opinion.

[kansaidrift]

I'm just not digging on the fc's interior styling cues. Its just too 80's for me. I'd go fd, but there just to hard to find in the condition that i want, for a reasonable price. On top of this, did i mention that i won't be paying insurance on a factory turbocharged vehicle, i'll still be at the same 240 discount rates. I also like having a back seat.

[Dori Dori]

I have seen a 13b in a S13. There is a guy in South Florida that has it...so I'm sure it'll work just fine in an s14.

I agree with you about the motors as well...a 2 rotor 13b flows as much air as an i-6. I have been thinking more and more about this swap...