67.5 sr20 swap

[harrison]

the car and frame are currently housed in storage for winter.
haha, im working on getting the frame off by end of march.
and taking it over to a restoration shop for body work, paint, and mods.

[Ed Mason]

I am currently working on a sr20 turbo swap on my 67.5 1600. Going very slow but have the engine mounts welded (thanks Spriso!) and the frame exhaust holes enlarged for a 2 3/4" exhaust. Crossmember is notched, just need the engine. Looking for a RX7 rearend for Spriso to modify for the roadster. No turning back now. Am curious as to how many folks have a swap in progress at this time. It seems like Mike Spreadbury's engine motor mount jig is being well put to use. As soon as I finished with it someone else was waiting for it. Don't worry, I'm not doing this on my 67.5 2000, I just want a fast daily driver that is unique and won't be a garage queen.

[sfdaugherty]

Ed:

I've got a swap going just a short drive from you in Albuquerque. Mine is a 68. Frame mods are done, SS exhaust done, engine is in, flat dash installed, suspension and brakes rebuilt, and an RX-7 diff in the corner. I haven't worked on it in months though.

I hope to get more done this summer.

We should get together sometime.

Shannon

[silvertiger]

I am also doing a swap to my 68 1600. Right now the frame is 100% bare nothing bolted to it. Next month it heads off to DGR Fab to have the Rx-7 rear narrowed and A LOT more stuff done. Personally I am going with a Sr20 de S14. I did not want to deal with the turbo. I think most cars should have turbos with all the benefits they have. I am going with the largest cams, lightest clutch/flywheel, header, programing. Looking for 190 at the wheels.

Good luck with your project

[harrison]

silvertiger: yeah im getting there, building the body dolley tomorrow. gonna try to pull it apart this weekend, fingers crossed. How much are you narrowing your rear end? And what size wheels are you planning to stick under there?

[harrison]

cars been in storage all winter, just about time to bring her back out.

[notoptoy]

Looks like a great project, good luck!!

[harrison]

soo...
got another 67.5. my red was a little far too gone.

[notoptoy]

Well this one certainly looks a lot better to start with. What is happening to the red one?

[harrison]

the red one i will most likely cut into sections and save for parts.
its all really solid except for the floors and rockers

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[harrison]

[TacomaBoy]

Wondering if you were going SR. swap in that fine example? Sweet looking ride.

[spl310]

Is that the black car that was for sale in Pennsylvania a while back?

[harrison]

Yep still gonna sr swap into this fine body.

And it was the one in PA.

[ppeters914]

.....a year later. Any progress?

I'm seeing a lot of SR20 conversions started, but none finishing......