Papo The B2200
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I'm leaning more toward the 1JZ...
But, I want something that not many people have done...
So my debate is between the 1JZGTE non-vvti (twin turbo) & a 20B twin turbo.
I know that a 1JZ has been done by someone else on this forum, but that was the VVTI variant.
Granted the VVTI does bring a lot to the table but I like twin over single turbo, & the non-VVTI is only slightly newer than my '89 B2200, it feels kinda right.
Now, rotaries have been dropped into B2200s as far as the eye can see, but so far I've only seen the 13B, so what about a 20B? Hell, it's a fucking 3-rotor which is meh stock, but strap a turbo (or two) on it & it's monstrous. The only issue I tend to have with rotaries, is that there's no interval of rest (both a pro & a con) so it does run much hotter than I'm comfortable with...
1JZ Pros:
-Sound is orgasmic
-Not many people have stuck a 1JZ into a B2200 (someone on the forum has before, & some guy on YT has the 1JZGE non-VVTI in his, but I have yet to see a 1JZGTE non-VVTI in one.)
-Good power
-Good torque
-Twin turbos with minimal lag
-It's a fucking 1JZ!!
Cons:
-It's more expensive
-One PCV on the head (non-VVTI issue only, & can be fixed with an oil catch can)
-CT12A's tend to blow due to blow-by gases (an issue that can be resolved with a catch can)
-Parts can get a little pricey.
-R154 combos are way more expensive
-Exhaust manifold is on the other side
-I am uncertain as to how it'll withstand E85 (should be fine, but uncertainty worries me)
20B-REW (twin turbo) Pros:
-Sound is orgasmic
-3-rotor
-Less expensive
-No interval of rest unlike a conventional internal combustion engine
-3x the combustion per rotor
-Mazda + Mazda = Logic
-You have to wind it out to make the most out of it. (I like a motor that's a little bit of bitch to work with, because rotaries have trouble generating power & torque in the low-mid range you need to utilize all of it to make the best of it! I love it, call me weird but that shit is awesome!)
-It's a fucking 20B-REW!!
Cons:
-No interval of rest, causing extreme heat
-From my understanding, rotaries cannot use synthetic oil. (Thank god RE Amemiya supplies mineral oil)
-Not many people work on them
-Pain in the ass to get a hold of in the U.S.
-Cheap to buy, expensive as hell to modify.
-Tends to leak oil more than a conventional engine.
I'm only looking for 450hp, but I still want to be that one guy who's considered fucking ballistic for trying something this different, especially for drifting.
Let me know what you think would be the best course of action.
I'm still leaning towards the 1JZ though.
If I could afford an RB26 then I wouldn't be asking about either, but the RB26 will come in due time for another project.
And please no "get a V8 or SR20"
V8's are heavy as fuck & throw off weight distribution, SR20s are an amazing & cheap platform to work on, but I've seen them thrown in just about everything (Honda Ruckus, Mustang, Smart Car to name a few) & they sound a little monotone to me..