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Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:43
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wouldnt that turn rota fenatics heads around!!!  
i wouldnt mind doing it if its possible & the cost was kept at a minimum.
whats your thoughts?????????
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:51
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Not possible. Not without insane amounts of engineering anyway.
Methinks you should learn a few basics about cars before you get too carried away with crazy ideas...
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:55
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How would you do that considering the MR2 is a midmount engine? Has there ever been a FWD rotary engine/gearbox package?
Not saying it isn't possible, coz anything is, but for the time and money spent you could have a stonking 3s gte setup.
Try http://www.megaboost.co.uk/mr2/frames/usefulmr2lin ks.htm
For info on how to power up the SW20 - in particular Phoenix Power (you'll need babelfish unless you can read japanese).
Having something completely unique doesn't always mean it's fast or good. 
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Location:
PERTH
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:55
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me thinks everything is possible if you have $$$$$
and also me thinks when i said " wouldnt mind doing it if its possible" meant i didnt know the answer & thats why i asked the question 
thanks for your feed back anyway
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:57
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I have seen a FWD mazda 323 with a 13b in it....... lotsa moolah spent on it.... dude stick with the 3s-gte...... great great engine!
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 02:58
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im not saying it would be faster after putting one in (and if its possiboe ofcourse) but it would certainly turn heads & make front cover of any magazine
OH YEAH & ummmmm i have seen a 13b turbo in a VW bettle b4 so it has been put in a mid mount car b4
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:05
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If you want to turn heads........ get a stripper or porn actress for a G/F!
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:07
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thats the best suggestion yet
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:09
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D'oh - Now I remember a 13B powered VW (from Fast Fours and Rotaries circa 1992!!). Was a Porsche killer from memory, and a horrible pink colour.
Why didn't you say the main aim was to get it in a magazine?!! That's a totally different proposition to modifying it for reliability, performance, useability and driveability.
Just spend heaps of money, do something wacky (like a 13B turbo, a 4wd conversion, a twin turbo-ed V6, or a single cyl staionary engine with twin heavy flywheels). You'll get on the cover no worries, be famous, chicks will dig you and it'll be all smiles....
Or get twin strippers/porno actresses!
[Updated on: Thu, 16 October 2003 03:10]
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Bundaberg, Qld.
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:13
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 MRTWOSUM,
after reading all your threads so far, i wanna ask.
what you on man? i want some........
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Location:
PERTH
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:55
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its called being original.
i dont wanna own a MR2 so when you drive past poeple, it's basically a taxi.....everyone has one
im thinking about taking the rear spoiler off aswell....not many around perth without rear spoilers (not many MR2's in perth with spoilers either )
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 03:57
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| MRTWOSUM wrote on Thu, 16 October 2003 12:58 |
OH YEAH & ummmmm i have seen a 13b turbo in a VW bettle b4 so it has been put in a mid mount car b4
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Yes, what ARE you on? A Beetle has a rear-mounted engine, not mid-mounted, which makes a 13B conversion very easy. It's a completely different arrangement to an MR2. One wonders if you've even looked inside your own engine bay!
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 04:00
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yes you are on some serious drugs dude im in perth get me some
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c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 04:01
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| MRTWOSUM wrote on Thu, 16 October 2003 12:58 |
OH YEAH & ummmmm i have seen a 13b turbo in a VW bettle b4 so it has been put in a mid mount car b4
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 04:06
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HEY NORBIE
im sorry im not as mechanically sound as you but im just starting a conversation. 
oh yeah and by the way, if it is possible & a get it done one day, you'll be the first to know
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 04:09
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Of course it's possible, but as I said in my first post, "not without insane amounts of engineering". Go ahead and do it if you want, I'll be the first to congratulate you.
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Location:
PERTH
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October 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 04:13
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i will ask rotomotion in perth and see what they say....
im sure they will laugh in my face aswell
ill let ya know ok
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NSW
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September 2003
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 05:05
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VW BEETLES ARE NOT MID MOUNT.
Think about it... have you seen one...?
Engine is behind the rear wheels = REAR MOUNT
Engine infront of rear wheels but behind front wheels = MID-MOUNT
Engine infront or over front wheels = FRONT MOUNT
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food for thought.
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Toymods Vice President
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May 2002
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Re: Rotary 13B turbo in MR2 SW20?
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Thu, 16 October 2003 05:29
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One of the guys on the MR2 international owners club forum started on this project but in an AW11. He stopped when he realised that the exhaust ports are exactly where the output shaft from the gearbox has to go.
Sure this can be worked around with bulk money but whether it's worth it or not is another matter.
If I were trying to do something different to an SW20 I'd be looking for a NSX half cut and put in a sweet 3.2L V6 with six speed box. That would be a head turner and go rather nicely.
The thing about these conversions is that either of them will be far more expensive than building a 3SGTE with twice as much power.
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