? for the jdm swap experts

danro · 06-04-2011, 01:56 PM

hi everyone. I have read that the japanese market fc's were all turbocharged and were available with a JATCO auto transmission. These jdm auto trannies are available from suppliers for cheap($150 or so). Can the jdm turbo trans be swapped into a US market TurboII? If yes, do you have to swap to the JDM ecu also? any other issues?
I am sure that most members here will respond with "autos suck, dont do it, Why?" etc. The reason for this swap would be because I can not use my clutch foot without pain due to injuries. I have always thought that the FC RX7 was so so sexy looking and timeless. I couldnt afford one in my teens, had other resposiblities in my twenties, and now finally in my mid 30's I can have one as a fun car. I would not mod for huge power gains, I want a quick little streetcar on a (relative) budget. I still think that even after 20+ years, a clean rx7 makes most current sports cars look fat and tacky. I look forward to your replies.

06-04-2011, 01:56 PM	#1
danro The Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	? for the jdm swap experts hi everyone. I have read that the japanese market fc's were all turbocharged and were available with a JATCO auto transmission. These jdm auto trannies are available from suppliers for cheap($150 or so). Can the jdm turbo trans be swapped into a US market TurboII? If yes, do you have to swap to the JDM ecu also? any other issues? I am sure that most members here will respond with "autos suck, dont do it, Why?" etc. The reason for this swap would be because I can not use my clutch foot without pain due to injuries. I have always thought that the FC RX7 was so so sexy looking and timeless. I couldnt afford one in my teens, had other resposiblities in my twenties, and now finally in my mid 30's I can have one as a fun car. I would not mod for huge power gains, I want a quick little streetcar on a (relative) budget. I still think that even after 20+ years, a clean rx7 makes most current sports cars look fat and tacky. I look forward to your replies.