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Old 07-17-11, 02:37 PM
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1987 Toyota Corolla 13b peripheral port swap

so im putting this:


into this:


as im sure you guys can see, the engine has the fb front cover so i can run the front "cross bracket" style engine mount. the only issue i seem to have is figuring out how im going to run the ignition. im doing the full 12a ignition system, but how do i wire the coils? im drawing a blank on what the wiring for the coils even looks like, does anyone have a picture of a first gen ignition set up?

as far as fuel goes, im running a proform 750cfm DP. so i have fuel and mounting pretty much bagged, its just the ignition thats making me draw a blank.

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This is what I did.


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oh excellent. def a good read, thank you. where does the third prong go on those relays?just open? and can i bridge from just one relay, or do i really need to run both? thank you for the info btw.
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oh excellent. def a good read, thank you. where does the third prong go on those relays?just open? and can i bridge from just one relay, or do i really need to run both? thank you for the info btw.
The third prong on the ingintor is just a retainer clip for the stock plastic wire connector. You can either find a couple of these or just use individual spade connectors which will not require the use of the clips. Also you can run the motor on just the Lead ignitor. There are a lot of different options. If you search on ignition you will find some cool option where people use GM and aftermarket systems. I went with the stock type system and use both the lead and trailing ingitors.
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Originally Posted by Bugeye RX
The third prong on the ingintor is just a retainer clip for the stock plastic wire connector. You can either find a couple of these or just use individual spade connectors which will not require the use of the clips. Also you can run the motor on just the Lead ignitor. There are a lot of different options. If you search on ignition you will find some cool option where people use GM and aftermarket systems. I went with the stock type system and use both the lead and trailing ingitors.
I love the fact that when a member on here asks a question, ppl actually give a positive response rather the the generic "use the SEARCH button". Yes, the topic may have been covered before or beaten to death, but just that "little point-in-the-right-direction" goes a long way!
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I just picked up a '72 Corolla and hope to do the same swap! A little different haha, but I can't wait to see it done
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so a few things to update:









Mark at Gofastracing.net did the fab work on the intake, fuel cell, and is making the engine and trans mounts now. more to come soon.
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Originally Posted by spiceisler
I love the fact that when a member on here asks a question, ppl actually give a positive response rather the the generic "use the SEARCH button". Yes, the topic may have been covered before or beaten to death, but just that "little point-in-the-right-direction" goes a long way!
Exactly! My daily started giving me issues so I went on the Volvo forums and most of the things they said was sarcastic and useless. Go Mazda Community! we take care of each other!
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i also agree with the positive replys i am a part of several toyota forums and lets just say dicks the guys here on rx7club seem to be more then helpful and for me being a noob to rotary's i appreciate it that AE is sick btw i had an 84 my self with the 4age but i slowly realized rotary motors are for the most part cheap and easy i picked up full 13b swap harness ecu 13b front cover and 12a front cover to give me 2 mounting options transmission drive shaft and all for 650$ with only 35K on a mazda reman motor
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Keep us posted . Had one of this cars 1.6 engine slow as you know what but love the body style
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can you post pics of the engine mounts when they are done? please
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Originally Posted by Jibaro 12A
can you post pics of the engine mounts when they are done? please
From the looks of his engine he has a 85 & older style front cover,so most likely it will have a front mount engine bracket or crossmember mount..just my 2c...
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^yep yep.
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it is a solid steal bar with large 'L' brackets at the end, completely welded with large 'v' brackets by the ends for strength. i can get more picks of just the bar if you'd like.
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another question: as it turns out, i have a 5 letter 13b front cover on the p port and i bought a distributor for a 12a. if im only using the magnetic pickups on the distributor and not running the trailing plugs, will i be able to use the 12a dizzy? it bolts up and meshes up just fine, turns fine too.
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your making very good progress! Keep up the good bro!
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Originally Posted by 85fb
another question: as it turns out, i have a 5 letter 13b front cover on the p port and i bought a distributor for a 12a. if im only using the magnetic pickups on the distributor and not running the trailing plugs, will i be able to use the 12a dizzy? it bolts up and meshes up just fine, turns fine too.
yep
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excellent!!! i paid for a brand new one so i was hoping it would be okay to run. this site is extremely informative, thanks guys!
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well, the car has been up in gainsville for a few months so i havent been able to touch it. brought it down to finish it.



battery and box:


distributor:



double pulleys:


party switch and more shaved weight:


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some more things!
exhaust:




radiator and oil cooler:






tow loops:



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then...


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Originally Posted by boriquaguerrero
nice
HAHA i notice kilo racing built your engine too. NICE!


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