Rotary in a E30 3 Series :)

RageRX7 · 06-20-2007, 12:40 PM

From car scoop:

Readers are probably familiar with the term "engine-swap". In a few words, it’s the process of removing a car’s engine and replacing it with another, usually from a different model and make. In this case, a BMW E30 320i received an engine transplant from a third-generation Mazda RX7 -yes, the twin-turbo rotary engine that produced, depending on the version, between 255Hp – 276Hp! And that’s not all because according to our fellow blogger, this Malaysian bimmer boasts a JDM Mazda RX7 FD3S suspension and a Nissan Skyline rear axle!
We know what you’re thinking and we totally agree: BMW E30 plus RX7 engine equals big, trouble-steer. However, just in case you’re interested, the rotary-powered 320i is on sale in Malaysia for RM 13.000 (about $3.800 )

HotCarl · 06-20-2007, 03:30 PM

I bet that thing is a blast to drive!

Johnny Drama · 06-20-2007, 09:20 PM

You kidding? that thing on a track would be a riot. I bet that project could be done fairly cheap too.

RageRX7 · 06-20-2007, 10:45 PM

I would rock that thing all day long.. that thing is wicked.. ghetto, but wicked

Jimbo · 06-21-2007, 08:26 PM

That is one sweet little ride..

Brent, slap a rotary in that brown beast of yours!

FCROTARY · 06-22-2007, 11:45 AM

Very cool. I wonder how much work is involved in a swap like this? I think it would be cool to have a nice beater with a kick ass rotary inside and just lay the smack on unsuspecting civics

Mindcore · 06-22-2007, 12:07 PM

Something tells me it's more work then it's worth.. then again I say that about oil changes too

brent_strong · 06-22-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

That is one sweet little ride..

Brent, slap a rotary in that brown beast of yours!

If I had the 13bREW from my FD, maybe I would!

06-20-2007, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	Rotary in a E30 3 Series :) From car scoop: Readers are probably familiar with the term "engine-swap". In a few words, it’s the process of removing a car’s engine and replacing it with another, usually from a different model and make. In this case, a BMW E30 320i received an engine transplant from a third-generation Mazda RX7 -yes, the twin-turbo rotary engine that produced, depending on the version, between 255Hp – 276Hp! And that’s not all because according to our fellow blogger, this Malaysian bimmer boasts a JDM Mazda RX7 FD3S suspension and a Nissan Skyline rear axle! We know what you’re thinking and we totally agree: BMW E30 plus RX7 engine equals big, trouble-steer. However, just in case you’re interested, the rotary-powered 320i is on sale in Malaysia for RM 13.000 (about $3.800 )

06-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	You kidding? that thing on a track would be a riot. I bet that project could be done fairly cheap too. __________________ MazdaSpeed6

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Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Something tells me it's more work then it's worth.. then again I say that about oil changes too __________________ core Mazda Forums .

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06-20-2007, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
HotCarl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 195	I bet that thing is a blast to drive!

06-20-2007, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
RageRX7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 164	I would rock that thing all day long.. that thing is wicked.. ghetto, but wicked

06-21-2007, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	That is one sweet little ride.. Brent, slap a rotary in that brown beast of yours!

06-22-2007, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
FCROTARY Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 37	Very cool. I wonder how much work is involved in a swap like this? I think it would be cool to have a nice beater with a kick ass rotary inside and just lay the smack on unsuspecting civics