Mini-L320 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Ok so I have a 12A Rotary Engine:D from a First Gen Rx7 with a 5speed tranny that is going on my L320 pick up:D. It seems like I need to customize some engine mounts for the engine to get bolted on:mad:, but the engine fits in there with no problems:D. I will get pictures soon. As for the tranny (Rx7 5speed) is a bit bigger than the L320 tranny but its not a problem. I have the 4 speed on the Column but gonna switch it to 5 speed on the floor. For the rear end I think I might just leave the original rear end that came with the truck. I have a LSD from a GSL-SE rx7 but that may go on way later on when I need it. Well like I said I will get pictures of this project.:) Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 You interested in selling that RX7 diff? Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm up for seeing pics :) Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Again, welcome Mini-L320! Guys, he prolly has the only 320 in CT! Choc one up fo rthe right coasters! Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 thanks again fisch. I got the Fender that I needed from Ted (tdaaj), if it wasnt for this forum I dont think I would have had a chance to find the fender over here in CT. Thanks again for everyone having me. I am going to get pictures today and post them up ASAP later on. Thank you. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Its got a bit of small rust spots but Im gonna take care of that. Edited July 13, 2009 by Mini-L320 Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Mazda Rx7 5 speed Manual Tranny. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 And Now For the Moment everyone has been waiting for The 12A ROTARY ENGINE, WITH A RACING BEAT INTAKE AND A HOLLEY 4 BARREL CARB engine has been modified also internally, so it opens up alot higher on top end. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have other goodies that might go under the hood for better performance like: Aluminum Radiator, MSD Ignition, Maybe a TURBOCHARGER(who knows:lol:)I have it laying around in my garage:D, thats about it for now. If anybody has some other suggestions let me know: give me so other goodies. I know you all want to see this thing moving:D Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 But before I mount the engine and tranny completely Im gonna get the Engine bay completely repainted. Help Me out a bit. Should I get the engine bay FLAT BLACK, Glossy Black, Or The same color that it has now? I have someone already who is going to paint the whole truck the same color that it is now with a FLAT black Hood. I think its gonna look mean looking, and paint the GRILL Black. I dont think Im gonna put the front bumber on it, who knows what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Personally, I would get the engine and tranny mounted and all the datails worked out before you paint. That way all you welding, grinding and drilling will be done before you start the pretty stuff. I would also paint the whole thing the stock color. And don't paint that beautiful grill. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have all the measurements all set and done. Im gonna start putting the engine and tranny in on Wednesday hopefully let see how the day is. The only problem that I encountered was the header:mad:, Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 sweet project. im going to be putting a 12a in my nl320 real soon too. definitely take lots of pics. evybody here at ratsun loves em. I have all the measurements all set and done. Im gonna start putting the engine and tranny in on Wednesday hopefully let see how the day is. The only problem that I encountered was the header:mad:, what issue did you have with the header? i have a racingbeat header for mine and was wondering if there was going to be any issues. im also planning a stock floor body drop which may cause even more possibly clearance problems. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'll get a picture for you so you can get a better look of what the problem is. give me a few minutes. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) Ok so the header is hitting the A-arm meaning that the engine wont be placed perfectly in the middle of the bay there for the the drive shaft would have to be set at an angle to fit on the rear end. because the engine was shifted to the right a little more so its not lined up exactly in the middle. Edited July 13, 2009 by Mini-L320 Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) this is the header, and it needs to be shifted to the left a bit more but that first tube wont let me, now if the first tube was up and over the second then it would be able to fit in perfectly there for the engine can be put in exactly the middle. Edited July 13, 2009 by Mini-L320 Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) So what I came up with is, why not flip the header around and cut them in half, and make a curve piece to make the header curve inside the wheel well so that I can make another curve to connect another tube to the header up and over the a-arm(from the inside where the rim/tire is) so that it can then be brought all the way to the back with no problems. Edited July 13, 2009 by Mini-L320 Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) i dont have my header to look at it at the moment but from memory it seems that there might be enough room on the tubes to shorten it a little. you would cut the flange off and a little bit of the tubes and reweld it back on. im not sure how far of an issue it is but even if you have to change the angle of the beginning of the header, it would be better than having an offset motor. edit: that was before i saw the second pic was up. that is a lot closer than i thought. ill take a look at mine tonight and see if i can think of something to help. Edited July 13, 2009 by LAYEDOUTB2K Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 its gonna be very tricky but I'll figure it out as the process goes on. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 You guys may be better off to put your engines in without the headers and build them around what you have. Personally, I have never been around a rotory engine to see how the exhaust mounts or even where it mounts. I guess I could go find some pictures and see what comes to mind. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Anyone remember the 320 with the step in the back...I think it was in OK or TX....it had a rotary in it. He came on all gung ho...then tried to sell.....then came back and did some more work. I remember seeing lots of pics, but I can seem to find anything with the search eng. IIRC about the rotary, he may have an answer about the header. Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 i forgot about that rotaryed 320. heres his build thread. IIRC he bought the truck with the motor in it but he may be able to answer questions. http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=3763 i noticed my header is alot different than yours and has a lower profile width wise so i dont think i can be much help on that. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks Layed! I just couldn't find the dang thing. Looks like he cut off his shock towers when he bagged it.....so they weren't there to get in the way. ...or the PO did it. Quote Link to comment
Mini-L320 Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 hey thanks alot you guys, The racing beat headers are totally different than what I have, I have custom Headers that I made, I forgot to tell you that. Quote Link to comment
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