Rx7 FB LQ4 swap headers/drift upgrades?

Posted by Mr__Mcmuffin@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 13 comments

Rx7 FB LQ4 swap headers/drift upgrades?

I KNOW I KNOW.
Boo ls swap.
I do love this platform, though. Some of the prettiest cars around.

I’m too poor for a rotary setup that’d make anywhere near as much power and this rx7 didn’t come with one in the first place.
I have an LQ4 i’m building;

Tbss intake

317 heads

cam: 224/230 LSA: 109

flat top pistons

ISO long tube headers but that what im planning on

other supporting mods like trunnion upgrade and gen 4 rods

I’m planning on putting it into a 1985 RX7 GSL tha didn’t have a rotary do begin with. While i am attempting to keep it budget i am already aware of the sacrifices i’ll have to make in order to make real power and a reliable engine.

I have two questions:

What long tube headers might fit my application? i know the FB isn’t supported as well, but will other rx7 headers fit? are the non swap specific headers that might work?

It’s already on coilovers, what other drifting upgrades should i make? it’s getting a full breaks refresh.

Recommendations on engine mounts would also be greatly appreciated, but i’m relatively sure i’m going to have to fab some.