Venkat

I was wondering if its a good idea to do a swap with a rx-7 from a rotory motor to a 5.0L motor from a mustang. And if it is bbad what are some pros and cons of doing the swap?
I was planning on doing it so yea.

Rixter

The problem is you'd be taking a sports car built for turns with a unique engine and a 50/50 weight ratio and making it a front heavy drag car. Other than that I don't know, people put 350's in them all the time.

vristang

Can be done and has been done, although I don't know any details.

Do some searches here, Stangnet, and the Corral.
You may also need to visit some RX7 sites.


I would stick with the rotary, but that's just me.
With all the tip seal issues the older rotor motors had I can see the desire for the swap.


jason

AdderMk2

I would actually recommend an LS1 swap instead of a 5.0. There is much more support for it in the aftermarket, and it keeps the 50/50 weight ratio in check. A good LS1 swap will actually decrease the front end weight of the car by 50lbs

ruststang217

what gen is the swap going into????

93 LX FiveO

saw a video of an 80's rx7 with an LS1 and it was MEAN... not only that but the thing couldnt hook at all.. goin 90mph down the highway.. flooring it made the car fishtail

i wouldnt go crazy HP if its gunna be a street car.. use a bottle for that

SpL!T

I saw a 2000 mustang with a 20B 3 rotor engine...

AdderMk2

yea but it was in puerto rico... which explains alot of things

LondonGT

Just so you know I am not sure who makes them but there is 5.0L turn key kits for RX7's

David88vert

grannysspeedshop.com has the kit for the swap.

I almost put one of my spare rotarys into the Mustang, when the 5.0 wasn't running right .....