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I didnt know mazda ever produced a Turbo FB?

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Old 10-30-09, 09:07 PM
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I didnt know mazda ever produced a Turbo FB?

I was at the mazda museum a few days ago in hiroshima and I ran into a turbo'd FB. I took pictures of it because I wasnt sure if this was rare or not.

Did they ever release a turbo model FB in the states?
Old 10-30-09, 09:18 PM
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12A fuel injected turbo FB was only released in japan as far as I know
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post the pics
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We got the GSL-SE with the N/A 13B. In Japan, the people all want the SE 13B because they didn't get it, and we want the 12A Turbos that are common there, so if you can find someone in Japan who wants to trade, and speaks English, you could probably each pay for the shipping fo the other engine and trade him a Series 3 13B and crossmember?
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Old 10-31-09, 11:07 AM
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i wish my rx7 was that shiny.
Old 10-31-09, 05:26 PM
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what and how was the intercooler mounted on the factory built turbo FB ?
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It wasn't intercooled.
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dang, i want to go turbo on my FB. where can i get a kit?
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You can't. Not new, anyway. Cartech used to make a draw-through kit back in the day. Find a used one, make your own, or TII swap it.
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I beleive 84-85 it was known as the GT, overseas and had a 12AT.
They were never available in the states, however a few of the motors have made there way over. If you are real lucky you can still find one in good condition.
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I want to go to Hiroshima too for the factory. You took a day trip from Tokyo or spend time in Hiroshima?
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We got them in Australia too.

There are a few original unmolested versions for sale on www.ausrotary.com now and then.

They are a very nice car with nice smooth strong power rather than kick in the pants sudden power.

This is probably the best example we had for sale a while ago in Australia: http://ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=171900

Note the factory boost guage below the tacho...

Cam...
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