RB Gemini - Mazda Conversion

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Just wondering if it is possible to convert the stock RB engine with the 1990 Mazda 626 2.2 Litre engine? My mum has 1 and it has balls! Just wondering if that is possible? Would take alot of stuffing around but i am sure it would be worth it!

Cheers
TuFf

Dave · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 322

There is always stuffing around in engine conversions, especially ones that aren't bolt-in.

If you wanna haul fast in an RB, look into getting an import engine - they came with all kinds of fast shit in Japan and the basic RB platform was the basis of more than one model, unlike here in Australia when it was replaced by the Pulsar-based Astra sedan.

Twin-cams, turbos, even AWD. Look into it.

Or buy a 626. Those 2.2s went OK. The 2.5 V6 in the model after went heaps better! Of course, they leak oil out of their rocker cover gaskets like nothing on earth, but you know...

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

the 626 engine might be a bit of a tight squeeze though. I want it to haul arse!

Cheers
TuFf

NATHMAN · rice boy Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Posts: 14

i reckon that shit that guy was sayin bout the imported jt otor components on the rb block wid a turbo and watever u want it sounds like a weopen think bout it fuel injected plus power gain then the skys the limit 93kw and beyond that would go hard my dads excel is 83kw and it whoops vl's arses on a regular basis

hypaTG · backyard mechanic Joined: 15 Oct 2002 Posts: 524

u thought about the 2.2 turbo out of the mx6? some of the toyota engines might go good too, like a 4agze or something.

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

I need a small enough engine to fit in the engine bay but i want 1 with alot of power... on a budget... i think i am in trouble lol

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TuFf

BOB the chicken · tinkerer Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 287

buy a real gemini and get the best of both worlds

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Nah.. Why be like everyone else? I want something different..

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TuFf

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

simple- on a budget? grab a 4xc1t from sss automotive for $1200 and bolt that in

got a bit more cash? grab a 4xe1t from the same place for even less, bolt it in, convert to efi, bigger brakes and 82 extra kw over stock without mods, higher boost etc

cheers,
justin

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Then she will be Fully Sik! lol Why is the 4xe1t cheaper than the 4xc1t?

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

n.f.i mate, i couldnt figure that out either, rest assured itll cost more to put in!

MR_GEMI · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: RB Gemini - Mazda Conversion

mums hired mums
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TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

I emailed a Isuzu Import company and they said i can get a 4XE1T in 2wd but i will have traction problems because they have 180HP. I can get them in either 12 Valve or 8.

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TuFf

MR_GEMI · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 11:46 am Post subject: Re: RB Gemini - Mazda Conversion

just throw some fats on the front, she'll be right!!
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TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

would look weird..