fc3s690

Does a 12a front cover have a port fitting for a oil cooler line like the 13b engines do?

the reason I ask is because I am currently gathering parts for a rotary powered miata. plan on running the fc oil cooler, but I need to use a 1st gen front cover for the engine mounting.

any help with front cover knowledge on 1st gens will help.


thanks

rwatson5651

iTrader: (5)

The 12A cover does have the fitting for the oil cooler.

Jeff20B

iTrader: (13)

'74 to '92 front covers all had the same oil cooler fitting. Your FC oil cooler will work fine with a 12A front cover.

81WideMariah

iTrader: (8)

off topic, but I've been contemplating a rotary swapped miata as well recently. Care to share the plans for mounting the engine?

fc3s690

Plan is to use a t2 block with a bnr stage 4 turbo (anything with an aftermarket manifold will not clear the frame, a custom manifold would need to be made to fit any larger turbo), 12a front cover and bracket, and a gsl-se oil pan. Using a 1st gen mount is almost a must unless you were to go rew or custom oil pan.

Directfreak

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You need to mount the GSL-SE oil pan backwards.

fc3s690

no, not backwards just normal to clear the miata subframe.

captainbizzaro

This may be of some help although obviously this is on a right hooker.

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forum...ad.php?t=63764

Directfreak

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Is yours installed already?