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by mcdougal
Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

Bill,

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide all of that info. I really appreciate it. You'll be getting my business at some point. Hopefully sooner than later. I'll have to call you at some point so that you can direct me in one direction or another with regard to transmission choice.
by mcdougal
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

There are a ton of different options for the Lotus project. The reason I posted my plans on a RWD 4G63 forum is that I want to put a 4G63 in a RWD project. I'd appreciate it if the comments in this thread stay on the topic of how to get a 4G into my project, not trying to steer me in a different ...
by mcdougal
Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

Oops...that's what I meant
by mcdougal
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

Thanks! I appreciate the input. I think you've sold me on this tranny/adapter plate/engine combo.
by mcdougal
Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:27 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

Simplest route in my opinion would be 1G DSM engine, wiring-ecu, and accessories; Bill Hincher narrow block to W58 Toyota adaptor, and W58 transmission from a early-mid 80's supra or celica. 250 hp would be easily obtained with a few simple bolt on's and the w58 trans is a little easier to find and ...
by mcdougal
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:24 am
Forum: Swap Mechanical
Topic: How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...
Replies: 10
Views: 9991

How to get a 4g63 into a RWD kit car (Lotus 7 replica)...

I am in the information gathering process for a kit car build. I will be building a Lotus 7 replica at some point, but I want to get a clear understanding of what exactly is involved in mating a 4g63 to a RWD tranny. There are much simpler builds for the Lotus, but I drive an Evo right now and would ...