RWD Delsol - dreaming

[blackfoot]

K so I want to build my Sol into RWD! I need some insight! google doesnt show much. except a bunch of mid engine rwd setups.

I want a front engine rwd setup.

jdmmontreal's Rx7 rear assembly is looking pretty good.

I'd like to know how to safely secure the rear end to the car without having to worry about the metal/frame of my car ripping apart from beating on it.

being that my car is in pretty shitty shape as it is, it would probably be worth it more now than later. the car will be getting a roll cage welded in after anyways. and the car wont be road legal after im done. trailered to the track only..

anyone on here other than Phil know anyway to go about doing this?

I know Phil will just tell me I'm dumb anyways ahahaha

[mobilityland]

I personally think the mid engine is the easiest way to do it, yet fun to drive.

If you wanted a front engine , rear drive. I would start by:

What motor are you going to use ? , a Honda motor ? . I would probably skip the Honda motor and go with a rwd motor and transmission setup already. You have an ITR which you can sell for a descent amount, and go buy a 2.0 beams motor setup, or a 1.6 gutless silver top ( but fun with the itb's).

Then once you find the motor/transmission setup, find a drive shaft tunnel from a rwd car you can cut out and weld into your car, or make one, then cut and weld the RX7 rear end.

[blackfoot]

The tunnel in a delsol is extremely large and accepting for a driveshaft.

Im thinking Sr20 or something or S2k

[91CVCHATCH]

SR20 FTW :) would be a monster and easy enough to source parts.... RB20? bahaha

[mobilityland]

SR20 would be great if you plan to boost , s2k great to keep NA .

http://img19.imagevenue.com/loc124/th_25288_SDC10915_122_124lo.JPG (http://img19.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25288_SDC10915_122_124lo.JPG)

[mobilityland]

http://img257.imagevenue.com/loc197/th_25337_SDC10916_122_197lo.JPG (http://img257.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25337_SDC10916_122_197lo.JPG)

http://img247.imagevenue.com/loc411/th_25229_SDC10914_122_411lo.JPG (http://img247.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25229_SDC10914_122_411lo.JPG)

http://img37.imagevenue.com/loc424/th_25394_SDC10917_122_424lo.JPG (http://img37.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=25394_SDC10917_122_424lo.JPG)

[blackfoot]

I want to copy that car!! ^^ I would like to see the build of that thing

[mobilityland]

it's someones buddy on this site, I think the actual build is on this site, or at least the start of it

[97gst]

There are several RWD S2K civics running around, I'm sure the builds could be found on honda-tech

[Jdc]

Sr20! Buy your buddies setup Drewbert. If I swap the z32 it's going to be an sr20... wanna know how many people said I'm crazy? Only persons opinion i gave a shit about that said it was a cool idea after explaining everything was the one and only....................

Rafi :)

[blackfoot]

I found this so far!

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2490458&highlight=s2k+crx

[III76]

I found this so far!

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2490458&highlight=s2k+crx

ya!, buddy is in tdot, full build on jdmr

gl drew!

[boostd4drteg]

I clicked on the first pic mobilityland put up and to my disgust and suprise a half naked lady popped up and started chatting with me....I cant beleive this!!!










I cant stop chatting with her, and just gave her my cc number.....

[Jdc]

That CRX build is INCREDIBLE... I want to buy it.

[hackish]

If you do all the work yourself and do it for the fun of accomplishing something different, and you have the skills go for it. If you don't have the skills and experience then you could work overtime and save your dollars to pick up a used Elise. Mid engine 190hp, handles and brakes better out of the factory than any Del Sol ever will and you can pick them up for $30k ish. $30k sounds like a lot for a summer car but if you pay a shop to do a proper job of this sort of swap you'll probably be into it for at least $20k by the time you're all done. Just a thought.

-Michael

[gurj18]

^^ uhh im pretty sure drew knows his shit. your not the only mechanic on this site..

[Jdc]

We're goning to cut and weld the shit out of this thing. Lets talk and figure this shit out tongiht Drew!

[blackfoot]

I can do most the work myself no problem.. I just need to figure out how to fasten the subframes to the bottom of my car. say for example i copy the CRX build and use a S14 complete rear assembly. and as for the front end. I could probably save a lot of time and run a 240sx front subfram since i wont be able to use my stock subframe with steering rack, as they would be in the way.

so what to do i do? weld boxs to my frame, that will accept the bolts to the 240sx subframes? or somehow weld the subframes directly to my car?

[blackfoot]

and I dont want a Mid engine or rear engine setup. I want a front engine setup. as much as I like the Elise. its not what i want

[Jdc]

I wanna help and drink beer and things! Did you read the whole crx thread? HIs rear section is supa sweet.

[blackfoot]

dylan call me.

[III76]

i have great fabrication ideas too!!

wheres this taking place?

[blackfoot]

At my shop