13B im probly dreaming

shaggy 1800 · 27-06-2005, 04:03 PM

Hey guys, I was having a day dream the other day about putting a rotary into my BG. I know you may laugh but **** im just dreaming.

So the question is.. Is there a fwd rotary?? or.. can the bg be turned into a RWD?? please don't say just put a BPT in it because i know about them and want to do something differnt.

SO any idea's?? the work would be done by dad's mate has a rotary work shop im talking quad rotor Cosmo's. And im sure he'll have the know about how to do it as well.
Just want to know if i should keep it a day dream??

Cheers

Nate · 27-06-2005, 04:07 PM

i asked the question a long time ago ... go dig that thread up

Fro-Daddy · 27-06-2005, 04:10 PM

ive seen an sp20 with a 20b twin turbz i think it was...featuerd in some mag just the other day and it was rwd...

shaggy 1800 · 27-06-2005, 04:25 PM

cheers Nate

If any body else wants to have their deams destroyed
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1618
Gone to cry into my pillow :-(

Cosmo Dude · 27-06-2005, 06:35 PM

If you wanted a race/drag car it would be a realy fun project.
For a road car you could probably use a toyota FWD gear box it would put the inlet and exhaust on the radiator side and allow more room around the drive shafts. Still a really expensive project.
I need to catch up with a friend, his SR20 DET powered '80 Alfa GTV should almost be on the road.

shaggy 1800 · 27-06-2005, 06:51 PM

SR20det?? awsome what bout the RB20det or even the rb26. LOL realy a SR20 awsome
i think the rota idea is definatly out the window. thanks any way guys

MeFo · 27-06-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy 1800

or.. can the bg be turned into a RWD??

Is that possible? Or 4wd for that matter?

Cosmo Dude · 27-06-2005, 07:29 PM

AWD is easy, take the running gear from a GT4 Celica and adapt the bell housing. Or am I thinking Mitsubishi EVO???
The front of the engine would be best on the passengers side not the drivers side like in an Astina. This would give you the most clearence and a strongish drive-train. Still think about the cost... I'd say prohibative.

Oh yeah, the SR20 is a nice fit and a nice balance. More power doesn't always make for faster laps.

Nate · 27-06-2005, 08:07 PM

what about a mid engine MR2 style

Cosmo Dude · 27-06-2005, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate

what about a mid engine MR2 style

Or like the Renault Cleo V6 where the rear is cut out and a sub frame put in its place.
The Alfa idea may work as it has a front engine and rear transaxle so you wouldn't need to cut-up too much of your chassis to fit a gearbox in the front.
Problem would be that the rotary eccentric shaft (crank) runs through the centre of the engine not the bottom like in a piston engine. And the Alfa V6 transaxle costs $3000 plus ouch

shaggy 1800 · 27-06-2005, 08:37 PM

hey cosmo what bout the CA18DET?? Would that extra space provide useful or would the SR still give enough room to put it all in??

Rupewrecht · 28-06-2005, 07:48 PM

a couple of guys in NZ have done the FWD rotary conversion to BF (i think) 323 wagons, so it can be done.

Cosmo Dude · 28-06-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy 1800

hey cosmo what bout the CA18DET?? Would that extra space provide useful or would the SR still give enough room to put it all in??

Too late and it's not my project.

shaggy 1800 · 29-06-2005, 05:57 AM

hey cheers rupewrecht I did a quick search and look what i found:
http://www.nocamzmotorsport.co.nz/Andrew323-wagon.htm
Good old NZ aye LOL
Thanks people

27-06-2005, 04:03 PM	#1
shaggy 1800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auck NZ Posts: 75 View Photos By: shaggy 1800	13B im probly dreaming Hey guys, I was having a day dream the other day about putting a rotary into my BG. I know you may laugh but **** im just dreaming. So the question is.. Is there a fwd rotary?? or.. can the bg be turned into a RWD?? please don't say just put a BPT in it because i know about them and want to do something differnt. SO any idea's?? the work would be done by dad's mate has a rotary work shop im talking quad rotor Cosmo's. And im sure he'll have the know about how to do it as well. Just want to know if i should keep it a day dream?? Cheers __________________

27-06-2005, 04:07 PM	#2
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	i asked the question a long time ago ... go dig that thread up __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

27-06-2005, 04:25 PM	#4
shaggy 1800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auck NZ Posts: 75 View Photos By: shaggy 1800	cheers Nate If any body else wants to have their deams destroyed http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1618 Gone to cry into my pillow :-( __________________

27-06-2005, 06:35 PM	#5
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	If you wanted a race/drag car it would be a realy fun project. For a road car you could probably use a toyota FWD gear box it would put the inlet and exhaust on the radiator side and allow more room around the drive shafts. Still a really expensive project. I need to catch up with a friend, his SR20 DET powered '80 Alfa GTV should almost be on the road. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

27-06-2005, 06:51 PM	#6
shaggy 1800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auck NZ Posts: 75 View Photos By: shaggy 1800	SR20det?? awsome what bout the RB20det or even the rb26. LOL realy a SR20 awsome i think the rota idea is definatly out the window. thanks any way guys __________________

27-06-2005, 04:10 PM	#3
Fro-Daddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 499 View Photos By: Fro-Daddy	ive seen an sp20 with a 20b twin turbz i think it was...featuerd in some mag just the other day and it was rwd...

27-06-2005, 07:29 PM	#8
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	AWD is easy, take the running gear from a GT4 Celica and adapt the bell housing. Or am I thinking Mitsubishi EVO??? The front of the engine would be best on the passengers side not the drivers side like in an Astina. This would give you the most clearence and a strongish drive-train. Still think about the cost... I'd say prohibative. Oh yeah, the SR20 is a nice fit and a nice balance. More power doesn't always make for faster laps. __________________ My 'stina Hatch Last edited by Cosmo Dude; 27-06-2005 at 07:33 PM.

27-06-2005, 08:07 PM	#9
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	what about a mid engine MR2 style __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

27-06-2005, 08:37 PM	#11
shaggy 1800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auck NZ Posts: 75 View Photos By: shaggy 1800	hey cosmo what bout the CA18DET?? Would that extra space provide useful or would the SR still give enough room to put it all in?? __________________

28-06-2005, 07:48 PM	#12
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	a couple of guys in NZ have done the FWD rotary conversion to BF (i think) 323 wagons, so it can be done. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

29-06-2005, 05:57 AM	#14
shaggy 1800 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auck NZ Posts: 75 View Photos By: shaggy 1800	hey cheers rupewrecht I did a quick search and look what i found: http://www.nocamzmotorsport.co.nz/Andrew323-wagon.htm Good old NZ aye LOL Thanks people __________________