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Hi guys,

Don't know if you remember me, but I had the WRC blue coupe at the byb bbq back in 03 i think it was. So long ago...

Anyway, i've finally done the rotary conversion and just thought i'd let you know. I'll have some pics soon, but if any of you live in Brisbane and hang around carindale area, you'll probably see me from time to time - altho I did wave to one of u guys not long ago driving an l-series with backbard boys sticker on the car, but you just looked at me strangely - don't think you recognised what i was driving!

Paul

UPDATE:

CLICK FOR PICTURES

Well don't just talk about it! Pics and details of how you were able to make everything work in harmony! ie adapter plates etc

Paul, welcome back. There was a few people at the last BBQ asking what had happened to you and if you had the rotary conversion finished.

Got any pics of it? Is it as quick as you thought it would be?

It is quicker than I thought it would be.

Lets just say I've annoyed quite a few wrx drivers especially one STI owner merging with me onto the freeway.

Well I'll take some pics tomorrow for you but the car is as follows:

BODY/EXTERIOR
1982 Subaru Leone Coupe
WRC Blue
16" Chrome Wheels
Custom Bodykit
5% Tint
BMW Electric Chrome Mirrors
Bonnet Scoop

ENGINE/GEARBOX
Series 5 RX7 13b Turbo
Extend Port
3" Mandrell bend exhaust from turbo back
3" Dump pipe
Pod Filter
Turbosmart BOV
Top mount intercooler
EMS Computer with handheld controller
5 Speed EA82 constant AWD, liberty 4.11 internals
L-Series front and rear discs

SUSPENSION
Lowered
Koni Adjustable Suspension
Modified rear camber
KMAC front camber kit
Whiteline Front and rear swaybars

INTERIOR
Custom door panels
Electric Windows
Sunroof
Custom centre console
MOMO Gear Knob
BOSS Steering wheel
ISOTTA Pedals

STEREO
JL 6" Drivers
JL 6x9" Drivers
JVC MP3 Head Unit
JVC 12" Sub
Response 2x100 Amp

CONVERSION
Modified engine crossmember
Custom gearbox crossmember
Custom engine adaptor plate
Engine crossmember dropped 2"
Walbro Fuel Pump was fitted
1L Surge Tank
Custom tailshaft

Sounds easy when you put it in a few words doesn't it?

Can't think of anything else at this stage. Will no doubt post more when I can.

Paul

Definitely sounds like a much more slick ride than mine. You seem to have put in quite an effort building it, and more importantly making it look good. Mine looks quite sad.

Got any timeslips?

I'd be very interested to see the timeslips.....I imagine the coupe would have similar weight to my Series 1 RX-7 (also running Series 5 13b turbo).

Ever since I got into Subaru's I've had strange ideas about converting the RX-7 to AWD. It runs a 12.9 at the moment with stock turbo, stock top mount, stock internals. Has Microtech LTX-8 ECU and a large/loud exhaust. Just running a standard series 1 rear diff welded locked at the moment.

get the photo's up show us what you have done.

sounds like a pretty mean ride

more votes for some pics

Ok guys, I have taken a few pics and put them onto my webspace. To view them just click the link below and let me know what you think!


LEONE 13B TURBO AWD


Cheers
Paul[/url]

that one mighty fine lookin coupe. i love it. Well done.

Paul - The utmost amount of respect to your vehicle! A lot of hours, patience, and effort has been put in that. I live down in Mansfield - I'll have to keep an eye out for it. Good stuff!

Cool Car Mate
I had one for a while, it pales to nothing compared to yours .
Give yourself a huge high 5 for that work of art .
Cheers Pete

Very nice. Can't wait to see the pics.

13B was very high on my conversion list for the Leone but I took delivery of my subaru motor this week.

How does it go off the line without dumping it?

i can only say one thing.....OMG!!!

nice nice.. not first time ive been 13B Rotory in Subaru, I remembered someone did one on an EA82 series RX Corpe in America somewhere, it was a Black Subaru, I cannot find any links anymore but i've saved the pictures but it appears Ive lost the picture of the engine in that Subaru.

Nice project mate, specially with AWD.
Cheers
AP

Ahh.. after double checking the url thats the one I am talking about - here is the link

[url]http://cp_www.tripod.com/rotary/pg04.htm[/url]
Cheers
AP

I was about to have a go at you. Then I found out you kept (added) AWD.... Nice work mate

Damb man - that just makes me grin Gives me fond memories of a friends old 12A powered Datsun 1200 coupe.

Very nice, top effort, now the challenge will be keeping it straight - LOL

Slight hijack question..... sorry.... I am looking into buying the KMAC camber kit for my RX Rally car but was unsure how much adjustment you could get out of them. How much -ive camber can you dial up??

Cheers - Shaun

who done the conversion and do u mind pming me time it took and rough price i was keen 2 do it to my gen 3 liberty

good to see its got the rota in it
from the pics it still looks as good as it did at the bbqback in o3