Darylick Posted February 10, 2003 Share #1 Posted February 10, 2003 There's a trend amoungst the tuners or ricers (which i consider myself to be one). to install turbo rotery engines in 510s. Has this swap ever been performed into a z (no thanks i'll keep my L28). In this months issue of the ricer rag Sport Compact Car thay have such a 510 duking it out w/ eclipses, MrII, Supra and even a Viper. The 30yo car seems to old its own against such modern muscle.Also in this street car challenge is a 98 skyline GT-R. I thought the Skyline wasn't available stateside.Like the Biker said "its not what you ride it's that you ride" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefastestz Posted February 16, 2003 Share #2 Posted February 16, 2003 I feel that rotary belongs at home in it's Rx-7 engine bay. I remember hearing about someone putting the 1.3 rotary in their 280zx. I Don't know if it was true or if they actually did this, i never saw it.If i any car needs that rotary it's a mazda miata. The car has other choices though as the 4 banger can be modified to make comparable HP, or if you got $$$$$. I hear a monster miata package that will give you a Ford 5.0 is available. As for me I'd rather Keep on ZZZZing with L motors in both my Zs.Later,Ernie H.PS -I've also heard of someone putting a Supra TT I-6 in their early Z. Another one of those things i can't say for sure is true but someone or other did e-mailme about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZmeFly Posted February 16, 2003 Share #3 Posted February 16, 2003 the supra tt in a Z is true i saw it myself. the car sold for only 13 or 14k i cant remember. monster of a machine.also as far as your rotary question it does work and it can be done and has been done. a bettter bet depending on where you are and a easier swap is a sr 20 or sr20det swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Camouflage Posted February 16, 2003 Share #4 Posted February 16, 2003 Originally posted by fstr240z If i any car needs that rotary it's a mazda miata. The car has other choices though as the 4 banger can be modified to make comparable HP, or if you got $$$$$. I hear a monster miata package that will give you a Ford 5.0 is available. PS -I've also heard of someone putting a Supra TT I-6 in their early Z. Another one of those things i can't say for sure is true but someone or other did e-mailme about it. A company in NSW, Australia is re-manufacturing MX-5 Miatas. These are called the Bullet Roadster and they have a toyota V8 lexus motor.http://www.fastlane.com.au/Custom_Shed/AEC_Bullet.htmP.S.I've seen a few 240z with supra engines. One in Zoom magazine had a 1 or 2JZ twin turbo, and i've seen one with a 5me turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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