Yeah thats what i was thinking when ppl start talking FWD... when I read it, I immediately thought RWD. In which case it would be best to get a AWD version with the tunnel for drive shaft... that would be possible.
When my brother got a half cut it came with a SR20DE and auto AWD box. The fire walls are the same. Under the drivers seat is the only difference. A section for the cat. The whole gearbox and transfere are in the engine bay. You will have to modify the firewall for a rear wheel drive gearbox. Get a RX7, cheaper by far and makes more sense.
you can push rotors hard without the fear of them breaking and fucking up on u more than u can with a 4-banger!!!]
The rotor might not fail. But I guarentee the apex seal will alot faster then piston rings will.
I've heard that rotors are quite reliable if they are well serviced and rebuilt every 70,000kms. Thats a rebuild every few years...worth it for the power. I've heard of even a NA rotor making 350kw atw.
Rebuilt every 70 000km's, I dont consider that reliable, I consider a petrol or diesel piston engine a hell of alot more reliable. I know of a KA24E Navara will 380 000km's on the clock on original rings and pistons. I know of a TB42E powered GQ patrol with 500 000km's on the clock and its the original engine. A TD42 powered GQ ute with 800 000km's on the clock on the original motor. Thats what I call a reliable motor.
Rotary's are alright for a weekend drag strip car but not a everyday car. Cost as much as a petrol 4X4 to run aswell.