Robanthons FE (T)

[Robanthon]

Im changing my Ma engine for the FE.

The FE engine is finaly out of the car.... Im going to change the pistons and rods  
(got the low-comp FET pistons and rods thanks to Allmaz).

New waterpump, everything new in the top. Im going to run it with a DTA S60 PRO engine managment computer. I will only use the original air intake and modify it to use a open cone air filter. I`v also bought DTA twin coil, watertemp sensor, 2bar map sensor, triggerweel for the ignition, new stronger clutch, oilcooler ++++++.

Pictures???

Very soon.

[spastk]

Nice! This thing will be awesome when done!

What exhaust manifold and turbo are you considering using?

[Robanthon]

Ill have to see how the engine works with the DTA (HP???)  and what compression i get.
The exhaust manifold will be home built.
The guy who is going to map (NA) says that with the 2 bar map sensor, a T3/4 (loading 0,5-0,6bars) and a intercooler he guarantees 170-180 Wheel HP. Thats about 200 engine HP. And stil reliable...

[spastk]

What are the low comp pistons out of? An 8 or a 12 valve FE?

There is a guy on here running a turbo FE on the standard pistons and a T3 (I think)

[Robanthon]

The pistons and rods are from a 8v FET.

Comp 8,5 i hope....

The guy with the turbo FE runs with a very basic set up. I want things to be reliable, therfor i build it to last...

[skj0lsvik]

Can't wait to see how this thing will go when it's finished! 

[spastk]

Yeah me neither, those FE's are soo underrated.

I wonder if the GD Mazda 2.2 FE block would fit under the hood of an HB

[Robanthon]

Theres a guy on the norwegian Mazda forum who claims he once put a 2,2 GD engine in a hb.....

[h3ff44]

just bang the 2.2 f2 head on the motor... 12 valve fe/f2
it can be done. no mods. only thing you will need to do is find a rwd 12valve f2 head, rare but pop up every now and then.

[Robanthon]

Thanks. Their very common in Norway, so it shouldnt be a prob finding one.

[h3ff44]

only other issue to over come is the wiring.. get a complete f2 wiring setup it'll make it alot easier

[skj0lsvik]

Any progress here Robert?

[Robanthon]

The head is of to a serious overhaul.

Going slow.

[Robanthon]

Things are finaly happening.

Yesterday i got the car over to a garage that im renting from the local carclub.
Today i`v prepared everything for taking out the engine and gearbox tomorrow.

Next week i will remove some rust and prime and paint before cleaning the enginebay.

Been very much work lately so i havent got much done. But now im back in business. 

[Robanthon]

More proogress
Engine bay stripped and cleaned today. MA subframe taken out.