2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

s5 vs. s4 rotor housings

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-13-03, 02:04 AM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast


Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
Net Seven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,470
Received 15 Likes on 11 Posts
s5 vs. s4 rotor housings

I have an s5 TII engine im rebuilding.. I have all good parts except I need 1 good rotor housings. I have an s4 NA engine with one good rotor housing. So I was thinking of just using that one in my rebuild. I heard they are a little different. What should I do?
Old 09-13-03, 08:37 AM
  #2  
Older than Dirt

 
Mr. Gadget's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 1,448
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Different, must find an S5 housing, sry for the bad news. Also for an S4 make sure you get a rear if you need a rear.
Old 09-13-03, 12:06 PM
  #3  
Eat Rice Don't Drive it.

iTrader: (3)
 
1987RX7guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Laredo, Tx
Posts: 12,752
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I told you man.


Start looking in the for sale section for another housing.
Old 09-13-03, 01:34 PM
  #4  
Older than Dirt

 
Mr. Gadget's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 1,448
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
I told you man.


Start looking in the for sale section for another housing.
friend of your or just someone that needs to hear it from three different people...
Old 09-13-03, 05:39 PM
  #5  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!

 
hypntyz7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: usa
Posts: 3,052
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
When building a motor, always use 2 matching housings. They can technically be from any series, so long as they match. BEst to stay with what was stock if you can, though.

When building a t2 motor, and need one housing, you can use an NA housing of the same series on the FRONT position by cutting out the exhaust diffuser. The coolant passage is not used on the front rotorhousing. Put your original turbo housing on the rear, and everything will be fine. IF you have to pass emissions, bear in mind that there are seperate F and R housings that have to do with port air/egr passages which, if mixed up, will make it harder to pass.
Old 09-13-03, 06:29 PM
  #6  
Eat Rice Don't Drive it.

iTrader: (3)
 
1987RX7guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Laredo, Tx
Posts: 12,752
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally posted by Mr. Gadget
friend of your or just someone that needs to hear it from three different people...
He is an IM buddy but I told him to confirm it with other people on the forum like Kevin sinc ethey know for sure and have more knowledge than me about such details but yes i had mentioned to him about the differences.

Santiago
Old 09-26-03, 01:40 AM
  #7  
Rotary Enthusiast


Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
Net Seven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,470
Received 15 Likes on 11 Posts
By looking at the housings how do you tell if its s4 or s5?
Old 09-26-03, 08:55 AM
  #8  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (1)
 
Turbonut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 3,973
Received 55 Likes on 45 Posts
One way-S5 spark plug holes farther apart (L/T). In work right now, or I'd be able to give you dimensions off housings at home.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stickmantijuana
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
13
01-09-18 11:19 AM
rotor_veux
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
5
09-03-15 07:10 PM
ray green
1st Gen General Discussion
2
09-02-15 06:35 AM
VTECthis
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
3
08-24-15 09:01 PM
cdn
2nd Generation Non-Technical and pictures
0
08-11-15 08:59 PM



Quick Reply: s5 vs. s4 rotor housings



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:29 AM.