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Old 01-05-2003 | 05:34 AM
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i was wondering if anybody might be able to give some insight on the mounting configuration of the 13b-re as compared to the 13b-rew. could it be mounted in there? i dont know what the mounts look like so i cant say. . . . thats why im asking.



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Old 01-05-2003 | 04:21 PM
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it is different........................ i don't know anyone that put one in a FD...... why not just use a FD engine ?
Old 01-05-2003 | 07:13 PM
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cause the RE is a cheaper j-spec motor and it has nicely sized ports. if the mounts can be made cheaply then it might be a conscideration. im just pondering. . . thats all.



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Old 01-05-2003 | 07:16 PM
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you can if you swap the rear housing and front cover it will go right in



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Old 01-05-2003 | 09:07 PM
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just rebuild your FD engine. I HATE JSPEC ENGINES..................................hate hate hate. always rebuild so you know what you are getting!
Old 01-05-2003 | 09:11 PM
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How is the market for aftermarket parts on those things? Wouldn't it be a hassle to mess with all that? Not sure...Just wondering.
Old 01-05-2003 | 09:11 PM
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Im a lover, not a hater...............HAHA
Old 01-05-2003 | 09:23 PM
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i'll take your word for it JT
Old 01-06-2003 | 02:53 AM
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Vosko loves JDM motors.The RE is awesome *** engine but for your application just buy a rebuild for the REW there is many adavatages between the 2 other than intake port size and Upper intake manifold.The FD throttles body is a good upgrade on the RE engine tho.Cosmos have small Throttle bodies on them.RE and REW are internally the same from what I remember on them.If I can remember you need the FD CAS to drop it in your car and make sure the compression is good.I hear lots of bad stuff about cheap JDM engines and having low compression then people start them and die about a month later on them and can't figure it out.
Old 01-06-2003 | 09:59 AM
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JUST SAY NO TO JSPEC ENGINES!



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